Abstract:
Disclosed are chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) polypeptides comprising a CD229 antigen binding domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular signaling domain, wherein the CD229 binding domain is a variant CD229 antigen binding domain. Disclosed are chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) polypeptides comprising a CD229 antigen binding domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular signaling domain, wherein the CD229 antigen binding domain comprises the sequence of SEQ ID NO:134, SEQ ID NO:53, or SEQ ID NO:84. Disclosed are methods of using the CAR polypeptides or antibodies comprising the same CD229 antigen binding domain as the CAR polypeptides.
Abstract:
In various embodiments, the present disclosure includes a nitrogen-polar (N-polar) nanowire that includes an indium gallium nitride (InGaN) quantum well formed by selective area growth. It is noted that the N-polar nanowire is operable for emitting light.
Abstract:
The present invention generally relates to compositions and methods for treating or preventing an endoplasmic reticulum stress disorder in subjects, including compositions and methods for treating or preventing Wolfram syndrome. The present invention also relates to methods for treating symptoms of neurodegenerative diseases.
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:
An apparatus for capturing circulating tumor cells (CTCs) from blood. The apparatus includes a wearable device that receives fluid from vasculature of a subject through an input channel. A pump is coupled to the input channel the pump configured to receive blood at a first flow rate and to convert the flow of the blood to a second flow rate. The device further includes a replaceable candidate cell capture module having a microfluidic capture stage with herringbone channel structures configured to capture the candidate cells by antibodies. The device is further configured to provide the blood back to the vasculature of the subject.
Abstract:
An intracellular monitoring device (IMD) that fits completely inside a living cell, and causes no significant impairment, to a cell's normal biological processes. The IMD monitors a cell for its level of a biological substance (e.g., calcium ion concentration) of interest. If the biological substance reaches or exceeds a threshold, the IMD transmits an electromagnetic signal, received by an antenna outside the cell. Each IMD has its electromagnetic signal encoded with a unique frequency. Detection of the frequency components, in the signals received by an antenna, permits identification of the source IMD's. A high calcium ion concentration is indicative of a strongly-activated cerebral cortex neuron. Brain tissue is relatively transparent to near infrared, making it a good frequency band, for the electromagnetic signals from neuron-monitoring IMD's. The near infrared of each IMD can be produced by quantum dots, powered by bioelectric catalysis triggered by high calcium ion concentration.
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A novel MRI-compatible amplifier design uses positive feedback from a low-noise Field-Effect Transistor to amplify the signal current within a resonant NMR coil. The amplified signal current in this low-power circuit produces RF flux can be coupled out to receiving loops positioned externally without significant loss in sensitivity. In other aspects, the amplifier may be remotely powered by external resonant loops, a small non-magnetic battery, or optical power, such that the NMR coil can be positioned during highly invasive procedures such as for surgical resection of tumors in deep-lying tissues to develop high-resolution images.
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Devices and methods for sternal retraction that reduces bleeding from the cut edges of a sternum and reduces fracturing of the sternum during retraction. The devices and methods involve the use of sternal retractor blades having a certain geometry and inserts placed inside the sternal retractor blades during retraction of the sternotomy incision. The blades and inserts act to tamponade the blood flow from the cut sternal edge and reduce fracturing of the sternum during retraction.
Abstract:
An intracellular monitoring device (IMD) that fits completely inside a living cell, and causes no significant impairment, to a cell's normal biological processes. The IMD monitors a cell for its level of a biological substance (e.g., calcium ion concentration) of interest. If the biological substance reaches or exceeds a threshold, the IMD transmits an electromagnetic signal, received by an antenna outside the cell. Each IMD has its electromagnetic signal encoded with a unique frequency. Detection of the frequency components, in the signals received by an antenna, permits identification of the source IMD's. A high calcium ion concentration is indicative of a strongly-activated cerebral cortex neuron. Brain tissue is relatively transparent to near infrared, making it a good frequency band, for the electromagnetic signals from neuron-monitoring IMD's. The near infrared of each IMD can be produced by quantum dots, powered by bioelectric catalysis triggered by high calcium ion concentration.
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Systems, methods, and computer readable media for diagnosing or characterizing a genetic predisposition to develop cancer, including cancers of the BAP1 cancer syndrome, are provided. Nucleic acids comprising a germline nucleic acid sequence encoding the BRCA1 associated protein 1 (BAP1) are sequenced or probed to determine if the nucleic acid sequence includes alterations that predispose a subject to develop cancer.