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CBLs as a biomarker of and target to treat systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
SLE DIAGNOSTIC TOOL CBL protein levels used as a molecular diagnostic marker to diagnose and assess severity of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) Systemic Lupus Erythematosus patient (photo: NCRD) UNMET NEED Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease, especially prevalent in women, and without curative treatment. In addition,...
Published: 9/11/2025   |   Inventor(s): Xin Li, Zhe-Xiong Lian, Hua Gu
Keywords(s): Innovation
Category(s): Applications > Soins et santé > Diagnostic, English Applications > Health and care > Diagnostic-ENG, Secteurs > Sciences de la vie, Sectors > Life sciences, Objectifs de Développement Durable > ODD 03 : Bonne santé et bien-être, Sustainable Development Goals > Goal 03: Good Health and Well-Being
Ampule-Based Synthesis of Sulfur-Porous Carbon Composites for Lithium-Sulfur Batteries
Background Lithium/sulfur (Li/S) batteries are garnering significant attention as a promising solution for next-generation electrochemical energy storage. Their potential to revolutionize the battery industry stems from several key advantages that address the limitations of current lithium-ion (Li-ion) technology. These advantages include an exceptionally...
Published: 8/21/2025   |   Inventor(s): Yoon Hwa, David Wright, Yuhui An
Keywords(s): Chemicals, Energy storage, Engineering, Materials, Nanomaterials, Synthesis
Category(s): Energy & Power, Physical Science, Advanced Materials/Nanotechnology, Semiconductors, Materials & Processes
Method and Apparatus for Segmentation of Dense MR Images Using Deep Learning with Domain Adaptation (Case No. 2025-208)
Summary: UCLA researchers from the Department of Radiological Sciences have developed a deep learning-based segmentation framework that enables fully automated and reproducible analysis of left ventricular (LV) function in Displacement Encoding with Stimulated Echoes (DENSE) MRI. Background: Myocardial strain is a key metric for analyzing how much...
Published: 8/18/2025   |   Inventor(s): Xiaodong Zhong, Siyue Li, Kim-Lien Nguyen
Keywords(s): acute myocardial infarction, adjustable mount, aneurysm drainage, automatic leveling, bedside decisions, blood pressure monitoring, cardiac cycle, Cardiac Electrophysiology, Cardiac failure, Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Cardiac MRI, Cardiovascular, Cardiovascular Disease, Cardiovascular Disease Nephropathy, cardiovascular diseases, cardiovascular monitoring, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) drainage, Cine MRI, clamp, critical-care, CSF drainage, Deep learning MRI, DENSE MRI, laser alignment, Left ventricular segmentation, lumbar drains, Motion analysis, MRI, multiparametric MRI (mpMRI), Myocardial strain, non-invasive cardiac monitoring, operator variability, passive reflective target, phlebostatic axis measurement, Pseudo-labeling, radial MRI, Segment Anything Model (SAM), self-leveling system, transducer alignment, Unsupervised domain adaptation (UDA)
Category(s): Medical Devices > Cardiac, Electrical > Imaging, Software & Algorithms > AI Algorithms, Software & Algorithms > Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Software & Algorithms > Image Processing, Therapeutics > Cardiovascular, Therapeutics > Radiology, Medical Devices > Medical Imaging > MRI, Medical Devices > Medical Imaging
Soft inflatable robot for in-pipe inspection
Background Pipeline infrastructure in oil and gas, water systems, and chemical processing requires regular internal inspections to detect corrosion, blockages, and structural damage. However, many pipelines are narrow, tortuous, and operate under variable pressure and flow conditions, making access with conventional tools difficult. Rigid robotic crawlers...
Published: 8/14/2025   |   Inventor(s): Farshid Alambeigi, Linh Nguyen, Van Ho
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Category(s): Life sciences > Diagnostic, Life sciences > Medical technology > Medical devices
One-Step Controlled Synthesis of Size Tunable Toroidal Gold Particles Using Green Chemistry
This invention is a method to control the size and shape of nanoparticles. It is a one-step synthesis process capable of tuning gold nanoparticles from 350nm to 1.7 microns using a process that has significantly reduced preparation time; it reduces hours for multi-step fabrication to 30-45 minutes. These synthesized toroidal particles exhibit surface...
Published: 6/27/2025   |   Inventor(s): Tsu-Te Su, Phuong Diem Nguyen, Xuanru Zhang
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences > Electronics, Technology Classifications > Materials > Nanomaterials
Lab on a 3D Printer (Case No. 2025-094)
Summary: UCLA researchers in the Department of Bioengineering have developed a novel device capable of performing automated liquid handling to a great degree of precision on a miniaturized scale and with customizable features equipped for any laboratory task. Background: Automated liquid handling is essential in pharmaceutical and biotechnology research...
Published: 8/21/2025   |   Inventor(s): Dino Di Carlo, Shun Ye, Zixin Guan, Artem Goncharov, Vivek Rajasenan, Charlotte Rose McDonough, Tristan Lovely
Keywords(s): 3D biofabrication, 3D Printing, Automation, bioimaging, biomanufacturing, Biomaterial 3D Printing, Biomonitoring, Biosensor, Biotechnology, Drug Discovery, fluid mechanics, graphical user interface, Liquid tracking, mechanical durability, Robotic liquid handling
Category(s): Life Science Research Tools, Medical Devices, Diagnostic Markers, Life Science Research Tools > Lab Equipment, Mechanical
Novel Antibiotic Inhibiting Elongation Factor Complex in Gram-Positive Bacteria
​ Invention Summary: Antibiotic resistance remains a global health challenge with millions of related deaths each year. Gram-positive bacterial infections, like those caused by Staphylococcus aureus, are likely to acquire and develop resistance to clinically available antibiotics. Therefore, it is crucial to identify and develop novel antibiotics...
Published: 8/12/2025   |   Inventor(s): Wlodek Mandecki, Emanuel Goldman, Maxim Chudaev, Mark Henderson, Juan Marugan, Wenjuan Ye, Kenneth Wilson, Dane Parker
Keywords(s): Antibacterial, Small molecules
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Healthcare & Life Sciences, Technology Classifications > Infectious Disease, Technology Classifications > Therapeutics
SAMURI-Self-Administered Multiplex Universal Radiation Indicator
SAMURI is an innovative point-of-care biodosimetry screening kit designed to detect and measure specific proteins and transcripts within leukocytes that serve as radiation biomarkers. The kit utilizes a vertical flow immunoassay, integrating all the necessary components for sample collection, preparation, bioassay, detection, automated data analysis,...
Published: 6/4/2025   |   Inventor(s): Frederic Zenhausern, Jerome Lacombe, Sally Amundson, Jian Gu, Helen Turner, Igor Shuryak, Michael Price
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Life Sciences > Diagnostics, Technology Classifications > Medical Devices > Diagnostic
First in class Small Molecule Agonists of the mammalian Relaxin family receptor 1 (RXFP1) and use in treatment of cancer, fibrotic, and vascular disorders (HHS Ref No. E-145-2024-0-US-02)
It is well documented in literature that activation of RXFP1 by relaxin induces: 1) up-regulation of the endothelin system which leads to vasodilation; 2) extracellular matrix remodeling through regulation of collagen deposition, cell invasiveness, proliferation, and overall tissue homeostasis; 3) a moderation of inflammation by reducing levels of inflammatory...
Published: 5/30/2025   |   Inventor(s): Juan Marugan, Mark Henderson, Kenneth Wilson, Wenwei Huang, Wenjuan Ye, Noel Southall, Jiankang Jiang, Khalida Shamim, Bing Li, Alexander Agoulnik, Abhijeet Kapoor, Joshua Hutcheson, Ana Cabrera, Irina Agoulnik
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Category(s): Application > Therapeutics, Application > Research Materials, TherapeuticArea > Oncology, TherapeuticArea > Cardiology, TherapeuticArea > Pulmonology, TherapeuticArea > Dermatology, TherapeuticArea > Reproductive Health, TherapeuticArea > Geriatrics
High-Potency Biased β2-adrenergic Receptor Agonist for Treating Respiratory Diseases
Advantages Ultra-potent β2-adrenergic receptor agonist that stimulates cAMP production with sub-nanomolar potency (EC50 = 0.25nM) Biased signaling profile selectively activates Gαs-mediated cAMP signaling while avoiding β-arrestin2 recruitment, reducing receptor desensitization characteristic of traditional treatments such as albuterol Maintains...
Published: 5/27/2025   |   Inventor(s): Stephen Liggett, Donghwa Kim, Yu Chen, Jesper Madsen, Steven An
Keywords(s): Pharmaceuticals, Respiratory Diseases Treatment
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Medical > Respiratory, Technology Classifications > Medical > Therapeutics, Technology Classifications > Medical > Pharmaceuticals
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