Abstract:
Described herein are immuno-stimulatory RNA nanostructures (which comprises a single-stranded RNA (ssRNA) molecule, wherein the ssRNA molecule forms at least one paranemic cohesion crossover), as well as compositions and methods of use thereof.
Abstract:
A fusion protein, a nanoparticle composed by a plurality of monomers of said fusion protein, and uses thereof. A fusion protein based on the heavy chain of human ferritin is de- scribed, which includes at the N terminus of the protein at least one metalloproteinase cleavage sequence and a modified PAS polypeptide that acts as a masking polymer that in- creases the protein drug stability, as well as a nanoparticle composed of multiple monomers of said fusion protein, a nucleic acid encoding for said fusion protein, and diagnostic and therapeutic applications thereof.
Abstract:
The present invention provides, in general, compositions comprising a microparticle-based pre-targeting vector comprising a diagnostic and/or therapeutic functionality, and a second component that selectively binds to the pre-targeting vector component. This secondary component carries a diagnostic or preferably a therapeutic functionality, for in vivo parenteral topical administration and target tissue specific delivery. The invention also features compositions comprising secondary compounds that can be coupled with a label, for instance a diagnostic or therapeutic label and that selectively bind to the pre-targeting vector, and methods for its use in treating patient.
Abstract:
Disclosed are methods, compositions, reagents, systems, and kits to prepare nitroxide- functionalized brush-arm star polymer organic radical contrast agent (BASP-ORCA) as well as compositions and uses thereof. Various embodiments show that BASP-ORCA display unprecedented per-nitroxide and per-molecule transverse relaxivities for organic radical contrast agents, exceptional stability, high water solubility, low in vitro and in vivo toxicity, and long blood compartment half-life. These materials have the potential to be adopted for tumor imaging using clinical high-field 1 H MRI techniques.
Abstract:
Methods and treatments for removing contaminants from nanotube surfaces covering a medical device are disclosed herein. These methods and treatments include commencing exposure of a nanotube surface to at least one condition that at least partially removes the contaminants including: ultraviolet light, elevated temperature, plasma, and/or combinations thereof. These methods and treatments may also include orienting the nanotube surface relative to the at least one condition in order to enhance removal of the contaminants by the at least one condition. Exposure of the nanotube surface to the at least one condition may be ceased after the contaminants are at least partially removed from the nanotube surface.
Abstract:
Nanopartícula obtenida por descomposición térmica que comprende al menos dos derivados alcoxi-silanos. La invención también se refiere a una composición, usos y un método de síntesis.
Abstract:
Provided herein is technology relating to nanopore analysis of nucleic acids and particularly, but not exclusively, to compositions, methods, systems, and kits for analysis of nucleic acids or other assays comprising nucleic acid components.
Abstract:
Disclosed are biodegradable nanocarriers that have a net positive surface charge and zeta potential between about +2 to about +20 mV. The positive surface charge of the nanocarriers is provided by peptides that are covalently attached to the surface of the nanocarriers. The nanocarriers may comprise a drug and may be administered for localized and sustained delivery of the drug.
Abstract:
The invention provides nanocages, and in particular to protein nanocages, and especially ferritin nanocages. The invention extends to variant ferritin polypeptides and their encoding nucleic acids, mutant ferritin nanocages, and their uses in diagnostics and drug delivery, as well as in phenotypic screens in drug development.