Method To Generate Chondrocytes from Human Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells (hIPSCs) and their use in Repairing Human Injury and Degenerative Diseases
This technology includes a method for differentiating human induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs) into stable chondrocytes, capable of producing cartilage, and their use in cartilage repair in human injury and degenerative diseases. In suspension culture, hiPSC aggregates demonstrate gene and protein expression patterns similar to articular cartilage.
Characterization and Comparison of LAD2 and LADR Mast Cell Lines: Insights into Mastocytosis and HIV Infection
LAD2 and LADR cell lines are invaluable tools in mast cell research, offering insights into mastocytosis and immune responses. Derived from CD34+ cells, LAD2 cells have been extensively used for over 18 years, while LADR cells, a newer variant, exhibit enhanced characteristics such as larger size, increased granulation, and faster doubling time. Both cell lines release granular contents upon FceRI aggregation and can be infected with various strains of HIV. LADR cells, in particular, show greater expression of certain surface receptors and mRNA compared to LAD2 cells.
DeePlexing – Extending Imaging Multiplexity Using Machine Learning
Spatial proteomics and transcriptomics are fast-emerging fields with the potential to revolutionize various branches of biology. In the last five years, various multiplex immunofluorescence and immunohistochemistry imaging methods have been developed to stain 5-60 different protein markers in a given tissue. Nonetheless, most of these techniques are iterative and can image a maximum of 3-8 markers in a single cycle, resulting in processing time of several hours to days.
Stem Cell Factor-responsive FcepsilonRI Bearing Human Mast Cell Line LAD2
T Cell Receptor Targeting HPV6 E2 and a Panel of Cos7 Cells Expressing Different HLA Class I Proteins for Use in Validation and Potency Studies
Summary:
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) seeks licensees for this invention comprising (1) a novel T cell receptor (TCR) specific to the E2 protein of Human papillomavirus (HPV) type 6 in the context of the human leukocyte antigen, HLA-B55, and (2) a panel of Cos7 cells expressing different HLA proteins for validation of T cell responses in immunotherapies for low-risk HPV-related diseases such as recurrent respiratory papillomatosis and anogenital condyloma.
Compositions and Methods for Producing Dendritic Cell-based Vaccines with Enhanced Efficacy
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The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is seeking research co-development partners and/or licensees for NCI’s compositions and methods to enhance the efficacy of dendritic cell (DC)-based cancer vaccines.
Enhanced Tumor Reactivity of T Cells Lacking SIT1, LAX1 or TRAT1
Summary:
The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) is actively seeking potential licensees interested in further developing these inhibitory transmembrane adapter proteins as targets for T-cell immunotherapy for the treatment of cancer, infectious diseases, and autoimmune diseases.
Selective Expansion of Engineered TCR-T Cells for Use in Adoptive Cell Immunotherapy
Summary:
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) seeks capable licensees interested in commercializing T cell receptor (TCR)-engineered T cells expressing murine/human hybrid receptors.
Method of Manufacturing Papilloma Infiltrating Lymphocyte (PIL) Cell Therapy Products as a Treatment for Patients with Chronic Viral Infection(s)
Summary:
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) seeks research co-development partners and/or licensees for development of papilloma-infiltrating lymphocytes (PIL) as treatment for patients with chronic human papillomavirus (HPV) 6 or 11 infections.