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A biocompatible particle to detect and confirm molecules reactive against the peptide/HLA complex and HLA class I/II molecules

The human leukocyte antigen (HLA) is composed of class I and II complexes, which are expressed by nucleated cells in the body. The HLA class system uses specific peptides in order to inform the immune system of the cell's health status. In the case of an abnormal event (e.g., cancer), immunologically-related molecules such as antibodies or lymphocytes...

Published: 7/2/2018 | Inventor(s): Jon Weidanz, Devin Lowe, Oriana Hawkins

Keywords(s): Antibody, Biomarker, Biotech, Diagnostics, Immunology, polymers

Category(s): Immunology

AtRAVs Make Longer Cotton Fibers Under Drought

In many countries cotton (Gossypium spp.) is one of the most important fiber producing plants. The main concerns in growing cotton are the inverse relationship between cotton fiber qualities and high yields. The disclosed technology proposes a way to solve the problem of growing immature and short cotton fibers caused by drought stress. There currently...

Published: 7/2/2018 | Inventor(s): Christopher Rock, Amandeep Mittal, Burke, John

Keywords(s): Agriculture, Biotech, Cotton

Category(s): Cotton fiber technology, Agriculture

Use of Thioredoxin or thioredoxin-like molecules, peptides for treatment of high blood pressure

A natural protein has been discovered that is effective in controlling blood pressure. Overexpression of the protein was found to lower blood pressure and inhibit the induction of angiotensin II mediated hypertension in mice. Further study showed that the mice, while treated with angiotensin II, had significantly higher relaxation of the mesenteric...

Published: 9/12/2018 | Inventor(s): Kumuda Das

Keywords(s): Biotech, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular, Medicine, Pulmonary hypertension

Category(s): Therapeutics

Self-Deployed Cuff and Skirt Tracheal Tube

The invention is a self-deployed endotracheal tube using a combined cuff and skirt approach that solves many of the problems associated with traditional endotracheal tubes. This invention replaces the inflation conduit with a hole connecting the inside of the tracheal tube to the inside of the cuff. It also includes a deployable skirt just proximal...

Published: 9/5/2018 | Inventor(s): Bradley Fuhrman

Keywords(s): Biotech, Medicine

Category(s): Medical Device