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Recent advances in mammalian artificial chromosome design and engineering offer an alternative to existing methodologies for cellular bioengineering and address unmet needs to bioengineer more complex functionalities into human cells for subsequent commercialization. In this ST13B-001 application we propose to demonstrate utility of a novel chromosome-based gene delivery vehicle that is amenable t ...

DESCRIPTION provided by applicant There are growing demands for D structure determination of nucleic acids and their protein complexes for understanding disease molecule level mechanisms and discovering innovative drugs X ray crystallography is one of the most direct and powerful tools for structure determination of these macromolecules and complexes However the crystallization and phase d ...

DESCRIPTIONprovided by applicantIn this Phase II STTR application Rimedion seeks to commercialize a novel treatment for patients suffering from Fanconi anemia and request funding for a Phase I II clinical trialThe product will utilize a HIVbased lentiviral vector expressin the Fanconi anemia A proteinThe strong scientific support for this approached is strengthened by a successful Phase I STTRThe ...

DESCRIPTION provided by applicant Stroke is a leading cause of human death and disability in the United States while clinical therapy for acute stroke is limited and unsatisfactoy The many failures in clinical trials strongly endorse the idea that to battle this multifaceted bran disorder novel strategies that target multiple cell types and different mechanisms are needed to achieve therapeut ...

In Phase II, we will partner with CCI to deploy our fMRI protocol in 50 of their dogs entering advanced training, and determine neural biomarkers that predict successful completion of the course and placement with a human. Because MRI is expensive and lab

IK9, LLC, and Auburn University shall collaborate in the development of prototype procedures for conducting cognitive neuroscience studies employing fMRI imaging of the brains of unrestrained dogs while they are in an awake and responsive state. IK9 is an international leader in innovative working dog training, handler instruction, and K9 team operations and management. Auburns Canine Detection ...

DESCRIPTION provided by applicant Some of the most significant therapies that treat disease target nucleic acids Drugs that target nucleic acid include cancer drugs antibiotics and antivirals Combined these classes of drugs have annual sales worldwide of $ billion Antibiotics that target nucleic acids account for $ billion of the $ billion of sales annuall for all antibiotics an ...

DESCRIPTION provided by applicant Self monitoring has been described as the andquot cornerstone of the behavioral treatment of obesityandquot Consistent self monitoring of energy intake is associated with improved dietary adherence and weight loss and maintenance The problem is that individuals are notoriously bad at self monitoring their intake and suffer from an underreporting bias The s ...

DESCRIPTION provided by applicant Pediatric Food Allergy FA is recognized as a serious public health concern that affects approximately percent of children with symptoms affecting multiple organ systems including skin the respiratory tract and the GI tract Food induced anaphylaxis which is a rapid potentially life threatening reaction can occur in more serious cases Despite the s ...

DESCRIPTION provided by applicant Heart attacks i e myocardial infarction or MI occur in more than million patients annually Advances in pharmacological therapy have dramatically improved survival following the initial MI Consequently the number of patients with previous MI continues to increase and as a result put in jeopardy millions of patients for development of heart failure I ...