Abstract:
The present disclosure provides devices and methods for delivering a biomolecule into a cell. A delivery device of the present disclosure includes a first reservoir, a second reservoir, a porous membrane comprising a nanopore, and two or more electrodes configured to generate an electric field across the porous membrane for delivery of a biomolecule present in the second reservoir through the nanopore of the porous membrane and into a cell present in the first reservoir.
Abstract:
The present invention features isolated Cyp4gl polypeptides comprising mutations at positions corresponding to amino acid positions 92, 112, 143, and 333 in a Drosophila melanogaster Cyp4gl polypeptide. In some embodiments, the mutations are G92E, D112N, S143N, and M333I. The mutations suppress a lethal effect of a SODl G85R allele. The present invention further features polynucleotides encoding these polypeptides, as well as methods of suppressing or treating a neurological disease such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) using compositions comprising polypeptides and/or polynucleotides of the invention.
Abstract:
The present invention provides apparatus and methods for production of tissue structures and organs. In some examples, a clean space facility may be equipped with modelling hardware and software, nanotechnology and microelectronic apparatus, and additive manufacturing equipment to print cells and support matrix to allow cells to grow into tissue structures and organs. Various methods relating to using and producing the tissue engineering system are discussed.
Abstract:
The present disclosure relates to a method for facilitating embryogenesis potential via manipulation of a female mammalian germ cell, in particular an oocyte. Taught herein is a method for enhancing the potential of an oocyte fertilized in vitro to develop to term following implantation.
Abstract:
Provided herein is a recombinant or transgenic non-human mammal comprising a nucleic acid encoding a mutant three-prime exonuclease 1 (three prime repair exonuclease 1; TREX1), and in particular aspects the mammal expresses the mutant Trex1 protein. The non-human mammal is useful for identifying candidate compounds for the treatment of autoimmune disease (in human or animal, typically mammalian) subjects. Another aspect of the invention is, accordingly, a method for indentifying candidate compounds for the treatment of autoimmune disease or disorder comprising: providing the recombinant non-human mammal; administering a test substance to the recombinant non-human mammal; and determining whether said test substance reduces at least one indicia of autoimmune disease in said mammal, wherein a reduction in said at least one indicia indicates said test substance is a candidate compound for the treatment of autoimmune disease.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to methods of replicating viruses in vitro . In particular, the invention relates to a genetically modified population of cells, and/or a population of cells treated with an exogenous compound, wherein the cells are capable of producing more virus than cells lacking the genetic modification and/or lacking treatment with the exogenous compound. The invention also relates to methods of producing populations of such cells, as well as the use of the viruses obtained to prepare vaccine compositions.
Abstract:
Methods for reprogramming cells by culturing the cells under a condition that allows formation of a three-dimensional cell aggregate are provided. The cells and cell aggregates obtained using the methods are also provided.