Abstract:
The present invention relates to novel hydroxamic acids which are specific histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitors and/or TTK/Mps1 kinase inhibitors, including pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, which are useful for modulating HDAC and/or TTK/Mps1 kinase activity, pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds, and processes for their preparation.
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A targeted approach toward the treatment of TN breast cancer by using AMPI-109 is disclosed. AMPI-109 is a compound with remarkable “cancer-specific” characteristics. In particular, AMPI-109 demonstrates a striking targeted capability to inhibit the proliferation of TN breast cancer cells and to induce apoptosis in TN breast cancer cells. The growth inhibitory effect of AMPI-109 is independent of VDR. AMPI-109 can also be coupled with other oncolytic agents in treating a patient with TN breast cancer.
Abstract:
Systems and methods are described for jointly optimizing communications in a multi-user network to maximize the weighted sum-rate of its data links. For example, embodiments seek to maximize overall link transmit rates, while minimizing link interference and/or noise in general multi-in multi-out (MIMO) interference networks having multiple interfering data links, each with one or more antennas at the transmitter and receiver. Novel algorithmic approaches, including an “iterative minimax” approach and a “dual link” approach, are described for solving the weighted sum-rate maximization in a manner that converges quickly and reliably on an optimal point. Some embodiments implement these approaches in a centralized transmission controller, while others implement these approaches in a distributed fashion.
Abstract:
A device for inducing production of tears may include a body extending from a proximal end to a distal end. The body may be configured for insertion through a puncta of a subject. The device also may include a stimulus delivery mechanism positioned between the proximal end and the distal end and an induction coil operably coupled to the stimulus delivery mechanism. Further, the device may include an external controller wirelessly coupled to the induction coil for inductively transferring energy to the induction coil.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to the unexpected discovery of systems for capturing carbon dioxide and producing hydrogen gas. In certain embodiments, the system treats wastewater. In certain embodiments, the system captures and sequesters CO2 as carbonate salts.
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The present invention provides compositions and methods for treating hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection as well as methods for identifying a compound or a composition that is suitable for treating HBV infection. In addition, the present invention provides a suitable non-mammalian animal model that can be used to screen for a compound or a composition that can inhibit HBV replication or treat HBV infection in a mammal. In particular, the present invention provides compositions and methods for treating hepatitis B infection by inhibiting interaction between HBV x protein and a Bcl-2 family protein or by reducing the expression level of a Bcl-2 family protein.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a ventricular catheter designed to prevent or reduce CSF shunt obstruction. In particular, the ventricular catheter of the invention comprises a tube having a distal end and a tapered proximal end, in which the tapered proximal end comprises a plurality of slotted openings.
Abstract:
Described herein are various embodiments of methods of making an all-solid-state electrode material for a rechargeable battery comprising in a first mixing step, mixing one of a transition metal phosphide, a transition metal oxide, and a transition metal sulfide with sulfur to produce a first mixture, in a first heat-treating step, heating the first mixture to a temperature ranging between about 250 degrees C. and about 450 degrees C. to produce a heat-treated second mixture comprising an active material and a glass former/electrolyte precursor, in a second mixing step, mixing the second mixture with a glass/electrolyte modifier to produce a third mixture, and permitting the third mixture to react to produce the cathode material, the cathode material comprising the active material and a solid state electrolyte. Electrode materials, electrodes, and batteries made using the foregoing and similar methods are also described.
Abstract:
Chronic activation of the β-Adrenergic Receptor (β-AR) can have deleterious effects on the heart, and animal models over-expressing the β-AR develop heart failure. In the classical β-AR pathway, activation of the receptor results in increased cyclic AMP(cAMP) levels. However, β-ARs are desensitized in the failing heart and cAMP levels are decreased. Phosphodiesterase 3A (PDE3A) hydrolyzes cAMP in certain subcellular compartments in cardiac myocytes, regulating cAMP levels and subsequent protein kinase A mediated cell signaling. By virtue of being freely diffusable intracellularly and being reduced in failing myocardial tissue, cAMP is reduced in certain important cardiac myocyte subcellular compartments such as the microdomain occupied by phospholamban.
Abstract:
The present invention provides methods for reducing apoptosis of non-cancerous cells during a cancer treatment and beneficial effects associated with reducing such apoptosis. In particular, methods of the invention comprise administering a tyrosine kinase inhibitor to a cancer patient who is undergoing cancer treatment in order to reduce apoptosis of non-cancerous cells.