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A Platform Technology for Accelerated Activation of Fluorescent Probes and Prodrugs
​ Invention Summary: Existing bioimaging and prodrug technologies rely on conventional self-immolative linkers that often suffer from slow or incomplete payload release, resulting in suboptimal imaging contrast or therapeutic index. While inefficient probe activation limits imaging resolution, inadequate drug release poses significant risks:...
Published: 1/23/2026   |   Inventor(s): Enver Izgu, Liming Wang, Aditya Sivakumar
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Physical Sciences & Engineering
Activity-Based Aptamers as Next-Generation Bioimaging Tools and Diagnostics
​ Invention Summary: As more and diverse biomarkers are identified for critical pathophysiological processes, there is a growing need to develop easily applied, reliable, and adaptable diagnostic tools. Rutgers researchers have developed a smart molecular toolbox that fulfill these criteria. This toolbox, termed the activity-based aptamer...
Published: 8/12/2025   |   Inventor(s): Enver Izgu, Tushar Aggarwal
Keywords(s): Biosensor
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Healthcare & Life Sciences, Technology Classifications > Diagnostics
Lipid-Based Probes for Biological Redox Detection
Utility of a selected lipid-based redox probe (DPPC-TC-ONOO–). Detection of peroxynitrite (ONOO–) and nitrative stress in diverse lipid environments: biomimetic and biological membranes, lipid-rich organelles and tissues.​ Invention Summary: The local concentration of redox agents (reactive nitrogen and oxygen species) is tightly...
Published: 8/12/2025   |   Inventor(s): Enver Izgu, Bryan Gutierrez, Huseyin Erguven, Liming Wang
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Physical Sciences & Engineering
Single-Step Multipurpose Surface Functionalization
Invention Summary: Surface functionalization offers a wide array of material properties, including wettability, chemical stability, biocompatibility, catalytic activity, sensing, antifouling, anti-microbial, and cell-affinity. Despite the great interest in controlling these properties, a surface functionalization technology that is simple, robust,...
Published: 8/12/2025   |   Inventor(s): Enver Izgu, Zhaojun Jia
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Physical Sciences & Engineering, Technology Classifications > Biomaterials, Technology Classifications > Healthcare & Life Sciences, Technology Classifications > Polymers/Composites/Materials