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PROJECT SUMMARYIn this proposalEpiCypher is partnering with DrJian Jina leader in medicinal chemistry and epigenetic drug discoveryto develop the first epigenetics focused chemical library for histone methylationSmall molecule inhibitors that target histone methylation are an emerging class of therapeutics for cancer treatmentThis hot bed of drug development is fueled by the identification of nume ...

Project Summary and Abstract Falls are the leading cause of death due to injuryThis simple motion is so common thatof community dwelling older adultsandof long term care facilities will experience a fall in the coming yearThe risk of falling substantially increases for those having Alzheimer s disease and related dementiasand those with Parkinson s diseaseThe financial burden is significant with f ...

PROJECT SUMMARY ABSTRACT Polychromatic flow cytometryFCis one of the most powerful analytical techniques used in immunologybasic researchand clinical medicineIn basic researchFC is a primary tool for understanding disease development at the cellular and subcellular levelsIn the rapidly developing field of immunotherapyFC is an indispensable tool for monitoring the effectiveness of new therapies an ...

Autism spectrum disorderASDis a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by significant deficits in reciprocal social interactionsimpaired communication and restrictedrepetitive behaviorswith a prevalence ofinchildren in the USEarly intervention programs have been shown to be effective for improving IQlanguageand social skills for toddlers as young asmonths of ageDiagnosis of ASD is currently bas ...

This fast track STTR application proposes to synthesize structurally defined heparan sulfate and chondroitin sulfate oligosaccharides for biological researchGlycan Therapeutics is a biotech company specializing in synthesizing sulfated carbohydrates using innovative enzyme based methodsThis proposal is focused on the synthesis of large authentic oligosaccharides in the size range ofmers tomersas w ...

Project Summary The use of technologies for imagingrecording and modulating brain activity is rapidly advancing neuroscienceNotablymicroelectrodes are used to locally record neural activity or to perturb circuit functionFunctional magnetic resonance imagingfMRIis widely used to image large scale patterns of hemodynamic fluctuations accompanying neural activityAlthough these techniques have become ...

Summary Recentlywe found extensive remodeling of the microvasculature of the retinaoccurring in some diabetic patients much earlier than expectedThis provides the potential for novel biomarkers to improve classification of patients for management and cost effective testing of therapiesHoweverthe equipment is too expensive for most clinics and small practicesThese early retinal microvascular change ...

PROJECT SUMMARYABSTRACT Ocular graft versus host diseaseOGVHDis a severe ocular surface inflammatory diseaseOSIDoccurring in patients undergoing allogenic hematopoietic stem cell transplantationHSCTOGVHD is characterized by dry eyemeibomian gland dysfunctionconjunctival scarringlid margin scarringkeratopathyand corneal ulcerationcausing significant ocular morbidity and vision loss for affected pat ...

ABSTRACT Systemic autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus are characterized by polyclonal T cell activation driving the production of pathogenic class switched autoantibodiesThe class switchedsomatically mutated antibodies are generated from germinal centerGCB cellsA subset of effector CDT cellsknown as T follicular helperTfhcellshas been shown to play an ...

Project Summary Abstract Quality parks provide numerous benefits to individuals and communitiesincluding health cost savings through physical activity and stress reliefincreased tax revenue via augmented property values and attracting businessesand positive social and environmental impacts through outcomes such as civic pride and pollution controlThe Community Park Audit ToolCPATprovides a compreh ...