Applications of Streptococcus-derived Cas9 nucleases on minimal Adenine-rich PAM targets

    公开(公告)号:US20250154513A1

    公开(公告)日:2025-05-15

    申请号:US18927790

    申请日:2024-10-25

    Abstract: Applications of a Streptococcus Cas9 ortholog from Streptococcus macacae (Smac Cas9), possessing minimal adenine-rich PAM specificity, include an isolated Streptococcus macacae Cas9 protein or transgene expression thereof, a CRISPR-associated DNA endonuclease with PAM interacting domain amino acid sequences that are at least 80% identical to that of the isolated Streptococcus macacae Cas9 protein, and an isolated, engineered Streptococcus pyogenes Cas9 (Spy Cas9) protein with a PID as either the PID amino acid composition of the isolated Streptococcus macacae Cas9 (Smac Cas9) protein or of a CRISPR-associated DNA endonuclease with PID amino acid sequences that are at least 80% identical to that of the isolated Streptococcus macacae Cas9 protein. A method for altering expression of at least one gene product employs Streptococcus macacae Cas9 endonucleases in complex with guide RNA, for specific recognition and activity on a DNA target immediately upstream of either an “NAA” or “NA” or “NAAN” PAM sequence.

    BOTTOM GARMENT WITH EMBEDDED HARNESS

    公开(公告)号:US20250152451A1

    公开(公告)日:2025-05-15

    申请号:US18837046

    申请日:2023-05-16

    Abstract: Systems and devices are disclosed for mobility assistance of users with instability or reduced mobility when walking. The mobility device can be a garment (e.g., pants, shorts) that includes a wearable harness embedded or otherwise associated with the garment in a manner that allows the garment to be worn without the harness being outwardly noticeable. The garment can be worn in conjunction with being connected to a walker or other mobility aid vehicle, as well as in everyday use. The harness associated with the garment provides support for the user while a majority of the harness is invisible from outside the garment. A connector can be utilized in conjunction with the same to help manage the connection between the harness and the mobility aid vehicle. The connector can include the ability to mitigate or stop a fall in response to parameters detected by sensors associated with the garment or system.

    High performance multi-input microRNA sensors and uses thereof

    公开(公告)号:US12297506B2

    公开(公告)日:2025-05-13

    申请号:US17688985

    申请日:2022-03-08

    Inventor: Ron Weiss Jin Huh

    Abstract: Provided herein are genetic circuits and cell state classifiers for detecting the microRNA profile of a cell. The cell state classifiers of the present disclosure are designed to incorporate multiple genetic circuits integrated together by transcriptional or translational control. Multiple inputs can be sensed simultaneously by coupling their detection to different portions of the genetic circuit such that the output molecule is produced only when the correct input profile of miRNAs is detected. The genetic circuits and cell state classifiers may be used in various applications (e.g., therapeutic or diagnostic applications).

    Intravesical drug delivery devices

    公开(公告)号:US12296127B2

    公开(公告)日:2025-05-13

    申请号:US18125810

    申请日:2023-03-24

    Abstract: An implantable medical device is provided for controlled drug delivery within the bladder, or other body vesicle. The device may include at least one drug reservoir component comprising a drug; and a vesicle retention frame which comprises an elastic wire having a first end, an opposing second end, and an intermediate region therebetween, wherein the drug reservoir component is attached to the intermediate region of the vesicle retention frame. The retention frame prevents accidental voiding of the device from the bladder, and it preferably has a spring constant selected for the device to effectively stay in the bladder during urination while minimizing the irritation of the bladder.

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