Novel Human Insulin Cα-Peptide as an Antagonist for Islet and Brain Amyloidosis
Summary:
The NIA seeks co-development partners and/or licensees for the further development of Cα-peptide as a therapeutic that inhibits islet amyloidosis.
Monomeric and Oligomeric Compounds as Contraceptives and Endocrine Therapeutics
Summary:
NICHD is seeking research co-development partners and/or licensees for development of this invention as a male contraceptive.
Improved Gene Therapy Vectors for the Treatment of Glycogen Storage Disease Type Ia (GSD-1a)
Summary:
NICHD is seeking licensees for development of an adeno-associated viral (AAV) vectors for the treatment of glycogen storage disease type Ia (GSD-Ia).
Aryl Hydantoin Heterocycle Compounds that Target the Androgen Receptor for Prostate Cancer Treatment
Description of Technology:
Prostate cancer is the most prevalent form of cancer among all men in the United States (US). It is also the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the US among men, largely due to the progressively treatment resistant nature of the disease. Treatment options for early stage prostate cancer include watchful waiting, radical prostatectomy, radiation therapy, and importantly androgen-deprivation therapy (ADT). Prostate cancer is dependent on androgen hormones, such as testosterone, for sustaining and promoting growth.
Gene Therapy for Niemann-Pick Disease Type C
Investigators at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) are seeking collaborators to further develop gene therapy to treat Niemann-Pick Disease Type C (NPC). NPC is a rare, autosomal recessive, neurodegenerative disease. Approximately 95% of patients with NPC have mutations in NPC1, a gene implicated in intracellular cholesterol trafficking. Mutations of NPC1 cause intracellular accumulation of unesterified cholesterol in late endosomal/lysosomal structures and marked accumulation of glycosphingolipids, especially in neuronal tissue.
Development and Characterization of the SLC46A3 Knockout Mouse Line
Summary:
The NCI is seeking licensees for the SLC46A3 knockout mouse line.
Description of Technology:
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is caused by several factors including 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD), an environmental contaminant. TCDD causes lipid accumulation in humans by inducing the Solute Carrier Family 46 Member 3 (SLC46A3) gene expression. To effectively study TCDD-mediated lipid accumulation, research tools such as SLC46A3 knockout cells and animal models are required.
Generation of Artificial Mutation Controls for Diagnostic Testing
This technology relates to a method of generating artificial compositions that can be used as positive controls in a genetic testing assay, such as a diagnostic assay for a particular genetic disease. Such controls can be used to confirm the presence or absence of a particular genetic mutation. The lack of easily accessible, validated mutant controls has proven to be a major obstacle to the advancement of clinical molecular genetic testing, validation, quality control (QC), quality assurance (QA), and required proficiency testing.
Non-radioactive, Miniature Bipolar Aerosol Particle Charger for Personal, Portable Instrumentation
This CDC developed invention is a novel device for a miniature, nonradioactive bipolar charger to electrically charge aerosol particles for use in personal and portable aerosol instrumentation. Such devices are an integral component of aerosol instruments employing electrical mobility-based techniques. Current, commercial state-of-the-art mobility instruments employ aerosol chargers using radioactivity to achieve bipolar particle charging and, therefore, are not suitable for field-portable instruments.
Warning System for Mobile Machinery Hazardous Zones
This invention relates to a warning system designed to protect individuals working near hazardous machinery. The system consists of a proximity-warning transmitter mounted to hazardous machinery and a receiver, worn by a worker, capable of detecting the transmitter signal. This worker-safety system can incorporate visual alerts and audible alerts. It also allows automatic shutdown of machinery upon receiver activation and may be particularly useful in the mining industry.
Diisocyanate Specific Monoclonal Antibodies for Occupational and Environmental Monitoring of Polyurethane Production Exposure-related Asthma and Allergy and Clinical Diagnosis
CDC researchers have developed monoclonal antibodies useful as diagnostics for diisocyanate (dNCO) exposure and for toxicity characterization of specific dNCOs. Currently, dNCOs are used in the production of all polyurethane products and are the most commonly reported cause of occupational-induced asthma and also linked to allergic contact dermatitis. Presumptive diagnosis of dNCO asthma is presently dependent on criteria such as work history, report of work-related asthma-like symptoms and nonspecific airway reactivity to methacholine challenge.