Wipes and Methods for Removal of Lead and Other Metal Contamination from Surfaces

Exposure to lead (Pb) has long posed serious health risks. Ingestion of lead from skin exposure can adversely impact every organ in the body; the kidneys, blood, nervous, and reproductive systems are most affected. Washing skin with soap and water is not sufficient to remove lead residues. To prevent adverse impacts from Pb exposure, exposed individuals need cleaning methods that will effectively remove Pb ions from the skin to less than the limit of identification (i.e., 10 µg or less).

Interleukin-27 Producing B-Cell Population and Uses Thereof

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The National Eye Institute (NEI) seeks research co-development partners and/or licensees to advance the production and uses of interleukin-27 (IL-27) producing B-regulatory cell (i27-Breg) therapy for immune related autoimmune disorders. These disorders include but are not limited, to age-related macular degeneration (AMD), graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), multiple sclerosis (MS) and transplant rejection.

Tamperless Tensor Elastography Imaging

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The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) seeks research co-development partners and/or licensees for the development of tamper-less tensor elastography imaging in assessing disease (e.g., cancer), normal and abnormal developmental processes, degeneration and trauma in the brain and other soft tissues, and other applications.

Astrocyte Differentiation of Neural Stem Cells with StemPro Embryonic Stem Cell Serum Free Medium for Research and Potential Therapeutic Use

This technology includes an innovative method for differentiating astrocytes from neural stem cells (NSCs). The process involves using Life Technologies StemPro embryonic stem cell serum-free medium to initially guide NSCs towards a neuronal lineage. Over a period of 28-35 days, as the cells are continually passaged, neurons gradually die off, leading to the proliferation of astrocytes. By the end of this differentiation protocol, approximately 70% of the cells exhibit markers characteristic of mature astrocytes, specifically GFAP.

Matched Patient-Derived 3D Isocitrate Dehydrogenase (IDH)-Mutant Glioma Cell Lines for Modeling Malignant Transformation

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The National Cancer Institute (NCI) seeks licensees for matched patient-derived 3D Isocitrate Dehydrogenase (IDH)-mutant glioma cell lines, 403L and 403H, generated from the same patient before and after malignant transformation from WHO grade 2 to WHO grade 4 disease. This research material provides an opportunity to study IDH-mutant glioma progression, temozolomide-associated hypermutation, invasion, metabolism, and treatment resistance.

NeurEx®: A Mobile App for Streamlined Neurological Examination Documentation and Precise Disability Scale Computation

This technology includes the NeurEx® mobile application, a groundbreaking tool designed for neurologists to conduct and document neurological examinations efficiently. Deployed on iPads, it integrates with a secure, cloud-based database, automating the computation of four key disability scales used in neuroimmunology. The app's robust design enables precise mapping of neurological deficits, blending spatial distribution with quantitative assessments.