Abstract:
The present invention relates to the general field of treatment of infectious diseases of mammals (humans and animals) caused by bacteria, in particular to the treatment of diseases like tuberculosis (TB), Buruli ulcer and leprosy caused by mycobacteria. The invention aims at the generation of a new series of benzothiazinone compounds having the potential to overcome the above mentioned problems. In a preferred embodiment the invention is concerned with compounds of the general formula (I) wherein R1 represents NO2, R2 represents CF3, at least one of the substituents R3 and R4 is OH, SR14, NHR15, CN, N3, a saturated or unsaturated, optionally halogenated, linear or branched aliphatic radical having 1-4 carbon atoms, linear or branched C1-C4 alkoxy, C1-C4 acyl, and the other of R3 and R4 may in addition be hydrogen, R6 represents a 2-methyl-1,4-dioxa-8-azaspiro[4.5]decan-8-yl or a 4-(cyclo-hexylmethyl)piperazin-1-yl group and R14 and R15 independently of each other are hydrogen or a C1-C4 alkyl group and/or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
Abstract:
Various examples of methods, systems, apparatus and devices are provided for MRI adaptation for radiotherapy machines. In one example, a system for MRI-guided radiotherapy can include a mounting ring and superconducting magnets. The mounting ring can be installed on a gantry of a LINAC to rotate about an isocenter of the LINAC moving with the gantry. The first and second superconducting magnet can be positioned substantially parallel to each other at a separation distance with the centers substantially aligned. The first and second superconducting magnets can provide a main magnetic field within a region of interest located between the first and second superconducting magnets. The superconducting magnets can have an aperture positioned at the center of each magnet and can allow a radiotherapy beam emitting from the gantry head to pass through the apertures. In another example, superconducting magnets can be installed at opposite ends of a LINAC gantry.
Abstract:
Described herein are various embodiments directed to microfluidic cell culture devices, systems, and methods. Embodiments of devices and systems disclosed herein may be used to grow and characterize one or more phenotypes of a cell sample. An apparatus may include an apparatus including a substrate defining a cavity, and further include a scaffold disposed within the cavity. The substrate and the scaffold may collectively define a set of channels including a first channel and a second channel. The first channel may be configured to receive and culture a cell sample during use. The second channel may be configured to receive a fluid during use. The scaffold may be configured to permit diffusion of the fluid through the scaffold and into the first channel.
Abstract:
Novel human interleukin-2 (IL-2) muteins or variants thereof are provided. In particular, provided are IL-2 muteins that have an increased binding capacity for IL-2Rβ receptor and a decreased binding capacity for IL-2Rγc receptor, as compared to wild-type IL-2. Such IL-2 muteins are useful, for example, as IL-2 partial agonist and antagonists in applications where reduction or inhibition of one or more IL-2 and/or IL-15 functions is useful (e.g., in the treatment of graft versus host disease (GVHD) and adult T cell leukemia). Also provided are nucleic acids encoding such IL-2 muteins, methods of making such IL-2 muteins, pharmaceutical compositions that include such IL-2 muteins and methods of treatment using such pharmaceutical compositions.
Abstract:
Provided herein are uses of gene and protein biomarkers as a predictor of clinical sensitivity of Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) or Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV) induced lymphoma and patient response to treatment with an immunomodulatory compound. Further provided herein are methods for the treatment or management of Kaposi's sarcoma or KSHV-induced lymphoma with an immunomodulatory compound, alone or in combination with doxorubicin.
Abstract:
A system and method for transporting a hyperpolarized substance is disclosed. A transport vessel for transporting such a hyperpolarized substance includes a vessel housing, a chamber formed within the vessel housing that is configured to receive a container holding a hyperpolarized substance, and an electromagnet configured to generate a magnetic containment field about the chamber when a current is supplied thereto, the magnetic containment field comprising a homogeneous magnetic field. The transport vessel also includes a non-magnetic power source to supply the current to the electromagnet and a control circuit configured to selectively interrupt the supply of current to the electromagnet so as to control generation of the magnetic containment field, with the transport vessel being magnetically inert when the supply of current to the electromagnet is interrupted by the control circuit.
Abstract:
A multi-focal selective illumination microscopy (SIM) system for generating multi-focal patterns of a sample is disclosed. The multi-focal SIM system performs a focusing, scaling and summing operation on each multi-focal pattern in a sequence of multi-focal patterns that completely scan the sample to produce a high resolution composite image.
Abstract:
Described herein are apparatus comprising: a first layer comprising a first microfluidic channel; a second layer comprising a second microfluidic channel; and a membrane for culturing cells; along with methods of making and using same.
Abstract:
Disclosed herein are organic photosensitive optoelectronic devices comprising two electrodes in superposed relation; a mixed photoactive layer located between the two electrodes, wherein the mixed photoactive layer comprises at least one donor material having a HOMO energy and at least one acceptor material having a LUMO energy, wherein the at least one donor material and the at least one acceptor material form a mixed donor-acceptor heterojunction; a photoactive layer adjacent to and interfacing with the mixed photoactive layer, wherein the photoactive layer comprises a material having a LUMO energy within 0.3 eV of the LUMO energy of the at least one acceptor material or a HOMO energy within 0.3 eV of the HOMO energy of the at least one donor material; and a buffer layer adjacent to and interfacing with the mixed photoactive layer.
Abstract:
Novel, sensitive and specific markers and methods for diagnostics and monitoring of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) are provided. Kits and methods for the use of hyaluronic acid, hyaluronidase and CD44 to diagnose HNSCC are described.