Abstract:
New methods and assays for multiplexed detection of analytes using phosphors that are uniform in morphology, size, and composition based on their unique optical lifetime signatures are described herein. The described assays and methods can be used for imaging or detection of multiple unique chemical or biological markers simultaneously in a single assay readout.
Abstract:
Provided herein are triazole compounds and pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds useful as modulators of DAGL(α) and DAGL(β). In some embodiments, the compounds described herein are selective DAGL(α) inhibitors. Furthermore, the subject compounds and compositions are useful for the treatment of neurodegenerative or neuroinflammatory disease.
Abstract:
New methods and assays for multiplexed detection of analytes using phosphors that are uniform in morphology, size, and composition based on their unique optical lifetime signatures are described herein. The described assays and methods can be used for imaging or detection of multiple unique chemical or biological markers simultaneously in a single assay readout.
Abstract:
The invention relates to the utilization of specific cell surface biomarkers (preferably cell specific receptors) to generate a reversible layer-by-layer scaffold for the functionalization of cells. The cells of the present invention can be used in a wide variety of distinct applications, including cellular targeting, imaging, drug delivery, purification, cell sensing, diagnosis and waste stream/body fluid purification.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to polypeptides and compositions thereof useful for the prevention and treatment of allergic disorders, in particular atopic asthma. More particularly, the invention relates to tolerogenic agents and compositions thereof that are useful for the prevention and treatment of hypersensitivity to allergens, in particular strategies of desensitization to allergens.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to compounds, methods and compositions for treating or preventing viral infections using nucleosides analogs. Specifically, the present invention provides for the design and synthesis of acyclic fleximer nucleoside analogues having increased flexibility and ability to alter their conformation structures to provide increased antiviral activity potential with the result of inhibiting several coronaviruses.
Abstract:
The present disclosure relates to the field of molecular biology and more specifically to methods for detecting anti-carbamylated protein (anti-CarP) antibodies in the serum of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients.
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The present invention provides compositions and methods based on genetic polymorphisms that are associated with response to statin treatment (particularly for reducing the risk of venous thrombosis). For example, the present invention relates to nucleic acid molecules containing the polymorphisms, variant proteins encoded by these nucleic acid molecules, reagents for detecting the polymorphic nucleic acid molecules and variant proteins, and methods of using the nucleic acid molecules and proteins as well as methods of using reagents for their detection.
Abstract:
The present invention relates generally to the field of molecular biology and genetics. More particularly, it concerns methods and compositions for detecting, diagnosing, and/or treating facioscapulohumeral dystrophy (FSHD2).
Abstract:
An in vitro method for screening for candidate compounds for preventing and/or attenuating skin ageing, and/or hydrating skin, includes: a) contacting a test compound with a sample of papillary fibroblasts; b) measuring the expression of a gene selected from PDPN, CCRL1 and NTN1, in the papillary fibroblasts; and c) selecting compounds for which an activation of at least 1.5 fold of the expression of at least one of the genes is measured in the treated papillary fibroblasts compared with untreated papillary fibroblasts. Another in vitro method includes: a) contacting a test compound with a sample of reticular fibroblasts; b) measuring the expression of a gene selected from MGP, PPP1R14A and TGM2, in the reticular fibroblasts; and c) selecting compounds for which an activation of at most 1.0 fold of the expression of at least one of the genes is measured in the treated reticular fibroblasts compared with untreated reticular fibroblasts.