A Murine IgG1 Monoclonal Antibody with Specificity for Chaetomium globosum Enolase for the Development of Immunoassay Platforms

This technology includes a murine IgG1 monoclonal antibody (mAb), 1C7, for the detection of Chaetomium globosum. The development of mAb-based detection methods may provide a standardized approach to quantify the target organism(s) using rapid immunoassay platforms. To date, mAbs are not available for Chaetomium species. C. globosum enolase was selected as a candidate biomarker for the detection of this species due to its presence within the cytosol and cell wall. C. globosum enolase was cloned and a recombinant expressed in Escherichia coli for the production of mAbs.

Application Chimeric Antibodies as Training and Quality Management Tools for Serology-based Tests

This technology includes a novel application of chimeric monoclonal antibodies (i.e.animal-human) as substitutes for patient /organism specimens to create standardized training (TP), proficiency testing (PT), quality control (QC), lot-to-lot validation, and new serologic test evaluation and validation panels to support the implementation of quality management systems (QMS) of serology-based tests.

Escherichia coli Isolate with MCR-1 Gene for Diagnostic Test Development

This technology includes Escherichia coli isolate with MCR-1 gene which can be used in the development of diagnostic tests. The MCR-1 gene makes bacteria resistant to the antibiotic colistin, which is used as a last-resort drug to treat patients with multi-drug-resistant infections, including carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE). This gene exists on a plasmid, a small piece of DNA that is capable of moving from one bacterium to another, spreading antibiotic resistance among bacterial species.

Novel Reassortant Mammalian Orthoreovirus Isolate for the Development of Vaccines and Diagnostic Tools

This technology includes a novel, isolated reassortant mammalian Orthoreovirus (MRV) isolated from pigs with neurological symptoms, for use in the development of vaccines and diagnostic tests. This isolate has S1 gene from MRV1 closed to bovine isolated, M2 gene from MRV2 and other 8 genes from MRV3 based on full-genome sequence analysis. MRV3 has been reported and isolated from the US pigs with diarrhea symptom. Compared to the reported swine MRV3 isolates that cause diarrhea in pigs, the novel reassortant MRV causes neurological disease in pigs.

Development of LEAPS Technology in Enhancing Immune Response Against Influenza Virus Infection

The Ligand Epitope Antigen Presentation System (LEAPS) represents a breakthrough in immunotherapeutic technology developed by CEL-SCI Corporation. This technology employs a novel approach to boost the immune system's response to influenza, aiming to treat, manage, or even prevent the illness. By combining LEAPS with a specific peptide from the influenza virus, and administering it intravenously in mice, there's a marked improvement in the immune system's ability to fight off the virus.

Enhancing Immunogenicity and Protection in Calves

The discovery outlined in the Employee Discovery and Invention Report represents a significant advancement in veterinary vaccine technology, specifically targeting the bovine respiratory syncytial virus (bRSV). This innovation involves a "DS2" version of the bRSV F vaccine, which has been engineered to enhance immunogenicity through a prefusion-stabilized form of the F protein, absent of the fusion peptide and reinforced by cavity-filling mutations and inter-protomer disulfides.

A Broadly Protective Human Antibody for GI Genogroup Noroviruses

Norovirus is a leading cause of vomiting, diarrhea, and foodborne illness worldwide, with 700 million cases and 200,000 deaths occurring each year. Despite decades of work in the field, there are no preventive or therapeutic strategies specifically approved for even the most prevalent forms of human norovirus (i.e., GI, GII genogroups), which are highly contagious and carry an increased risk of severe complications in children, older adults, and those with immunocompromising conditions. 

Bispecific Antibodies: A Novel Approach to Treating Ebola Virus Infections

The described technology pertains to the development of bispecific antibodies targeting the Ebola virus glycoprotein. These antibodies, mAb114 and either S1-4-A09 or its engineered variant S1-4-A09 A80P, demonstrate specificity towards the Ebola virus (EBOV) glycoproteins from different strains, including Kikwit and Bundibugyo. The variant S1-4-A09 A80P retains binding specificity and activity but lacks a glycosylation motif, enhancing manufacturability without compromising function.