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Development of a Diagnostic Assay to Predict Amyloid Propensity of Serum Free Light Chains
The Problem:Amyloidosis is a rare disease that is a consequence of abnormal protein deposits (amyloid) in body tissues and organs. Light chain (AL)-associated amyloid is a complex pathology composed of proteinaceous fibrils and extracellular matrix proteins that accumulates in the heart, kidney, liver, spleen and nerves causing organ damage and severe...
Published: 7/31/2020   |   Inventor(s): Jonathan Wall, Emily Martin, Angela Williams
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Category(s): Human Health
Method for Preventing Cell Infection by Enveloped Viruses Such as Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
The Technology: Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is the most common viral infection in infants born in the United States (1 in 150 children). Infection in utero can lead to long term disabilities such as mental retardation and hearing loss. As CMV is a herpesvirus, it creates lifelong latent infections. CMV is common in adults, and in immunocompromised patients...
Published: 7/31/2020   |   Inventor(s): Jonathan Wall, Timothy Sparer, Stephen Kennel, Angela Williams, Emily Martin, Pranay Dogra
Keywords(s): Anti-viral drugs, Peptides
Category(s): Human Health