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Tension-activated Cell Tagging (TaCT)
Application A tool that measures cellular mechanical forces using flow cytometry. Key Benefits A fluorescently labeled approach based on the magnitude of molecular forces transmitted through cell adhesion receptors for evaluating mechanical forces in cells. A prototype has been developed showing proof -of-concept via the ability to determine mechanical...
Published: 7/30/2024   |   Inventor(s): Rong Ma, Khalid Salaita
Keywords(s): Assay
Category(s): TechPub Algolia > Research Tools
Using Hetero-multivalent DNA-functionalized Materials to Detect Genetic Mutations
Application Improving diagnostic accuracy using hetero-multivalent DNA-functionalized materials for disease targets containing one or more genetic mutations. Key Benefits Tunable oligos increase specificity and cooperative binding to the disease target of interest. Distinguishes between cis- and trans mutations. Identifies different strains of...
Published: 7/30/2024   |   Inventor(s): Brendan Deal, Khalid Salaita, Rong Ma, James Kindt
Keywords(s): COVID19, Genetic Disorders
Category(s): TechPub Algolia > Micro and Nanotechnology, TechPub Algolia > Diagnostics
Synthetic Vaginal Cuff Model and Method of Simulating Vaginal Cuff Closure
Competitive Advantages Responds like human tissue Enhanced durability Reusable Anatomically correct Cost-effective Summary Our researchers have developed methods and apparatuses for modelling vaginal cuffs and simulating surgical procedures. The device is fabricated from a polymeric material and is embedded with a layer...
Published: 8/26/2023   |   Inventor(s): Mario Simoes, Mark Armstrong, Omar Carambot, Stuart Hart
Keywords(s):  
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Medical, Technology Classifications > Medical > Medical Devices
Molecular Probe that Records Mechanical Information Produced by Living Cells
Application A molecular probe that stores and integrates short-lived cellular mechanical events over time. Key Benefits Quantitative method of measuring short-lived interactions between cells. Ideal for immunology-based assays Fluorescence-based and amenable as a drug screening research tool. Market Summary Studying the interplay between mechanical...
Published: 8/22/2024   |   Inventor(s): Khalid Salaita, Rong Ma
Keywords(s): Platform
Category(s): TechPub Algolia > Research Tools