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Treating Covid-19 Infection-Induced Dementia
Advantages: Novel gene therapy targeting FKBP5 and IFI204 to disrupt tauopathy-related signaling Targeted RNA delivery utilizing dendriplex nanoparticles to silence SARS-CoV-2 induced neurodegenerative pathways Preclinical animal studies indicate reduction of neuroinflammation and tau accumulation Intranasal delivery bypasses the blood-brain...
Published: 5/27/2025   |   Inventor(s): Subhra Mohapatra, Shyam Mohapatra, Karthick Mayilsamy
Keywords(s): Covid-19, Neuroscience
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Medical > Infectious Diseases, Technology Classifications > Medical > Neuroscience, Technology Classifications > Medical > Therapeutics
A New High-Throughput Cell Biology Method to Screen for Genes Critical for Cell Differentiation
A high-throughput method for identifying genes involved in the process of stem cell differentiation into specialized cells. Background: One of the many draws of stem cells is their potential for regenerating tissues, nerves, and other organs, but the differentiation potential of stem cells is highly regulated by genes. Therefore, the ability to...
Published: 5/13/2025   |   Inventor(s): Chunyu Liu
Keywords(s): cell culture, development, differentiation, high-throughput, neuroscience, regenerative medicine, screen
Category(s): Campus > Upstate Medical University, Technology Classifications > Therapeutics and Vaccines
TREM2 Binds to Specifically Structured Heparan Sulfate
Advantages: Discovered novel structural interactions between HS and TREM2, associated with neurodegeneration High-affinity binding: TREM2 specifically interacts with Heparan Sulfate (HS) modified with 6-O-sulfation and iduronic acid, enabling precise microglial modulation compared to broad-spectrum anti-inflammatory strategies Defined structural...
Published: 5/29/2025   |   Inventor(s): Lianchun Wang, Ilayda McMillan
Keywords(s): Immunology, Neurodegenerative Diseases, Neuroscience
Category(s): zzNeurodegenerative Diseases Treatment, Technology Classifications > Medical > Neuroscience, Technology Classifications > Medical > Therapeutics
Electrical Stimulation for Acute Stroke (Case No. 2020-787)
Summary: Researchers at the UCLA Department of Neurology have developed an individualized method of delivering non-invasive electrical stimulation to treat acute human ischemic stroke. Background: Stroke is a leading cause of mortality and morbidity across the world. Over 80% of strokes are ischemic due to blockage of blood vessels, causing a low...
Published: 2/14/2025   |   Inventor(s): Mersedeh Bahr Hosseini, Jeffrey Saver, Marom Bikson
Keywords(s): Acute ischemic stroke, CNS Rehabilitation, Electrical, Electrical Engineering, Electrical stimulation, Neurocognitive, Neuroimaging, Neurointervention, neurological disorders, Neurology, Neuromodulation, Neuron, Neuropathology, Neuropsychological Test, neuroscience, Neurostimulation, Neurosurgery, soft electrical circuits, Stroke, Stroke Geriatrics Energy Accounting Local Area Network, stroke rehabilitation, stroke therapeutics, Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation
Category(s): Electrical, Electrical > Flexible Electronics, Medical Devices, Medical Devices > Cardiac, Medical Devices > Hospital Systems
Stimulation of Parvalbumin Neurons to Enhance Recovery After Stroke (UCLA Case No. 2024-131)
UCLA researchers from the Department of Neurology have discovered a molecular compound that promotes activation of parvalbumin neurons in the brain, enhancing behavioral recovery after stroke. BACKGROUND: Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide. According to the World Health Organization, approximately 15 million people suffer from...
Published: 2/14/2025   |   Inventor(s): Stanley Carmichael
Keywords(s): Cns, Neurology, neuroscience, parvalbumin neurons, spinal cord, Stroke, stroke rehabilitation, stroke therapeutics
Category(s): Therapeutics > CNS and Neurology
The Sudden Head Acceleration & Kinetic Encephalopathy (SHAKEn™) Device for Preclinical Modeling of Rotational Brain Injury
­Advantages: User control to adjust the positioning of the body plate (in the x/y plane) to optimize spinal alignment relative to the axis of rotation prior to insult. An aeronautics-grade angular rate sensor for direct measurement of angular velocity and to calculate rotational acceleration of the head. An electric plug to power accelerations...
Published: 7/18/2024   |   Inventor(s): Travis Jackson
Keywords(s): Animal Models, Lab Apparatus, Laboratory Devices, Neuroscience, Research Tools
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Research Tools/Copyright > Animal Models, Technology Classifications > Medical > Biomedical Engineering, Technology Classifications > Medical > Medical Devices, Technology Classifications > Medical > Neuroscience
Secreted UBE3A for the Treatment of Neurological Disorders
­Advantages: Novel vector, composition, and method of treating a neurological disorder with UBE3A deficiency. High fidelity to human Angelman syndrome. Facilitates comprehensive symptom representation for diverse treatment investigations. Allows innovative experiments for pioneering treatment development. Summary: Angelman...
Published: 2/27/2025   |   Inventor(s): Kevin Nash
Keywords(s): Animal Models, Medical Therapeutics Gene Therapy, Neurodegenerative Diseases, Neuroscience
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Medical > Biomedical Engineering, Technology Classifications > Medical > Neuroscience
Investigating the Role of BIN1's SH3 Domain in Alzheimer's Desease
­Advantages: The approach of targeting BIN1, a gene associated with AD increases the likelihood of finding effective therapeutic interventions. Determining the crystal structure of BIN1's SH3 domain provides detailed structural information which is crucial for designing small molecule inhibitors. The research reports promising preliminary...
Published: 1/23/2024   |   Inventor(s): Gopal Thinakaran
Keywords(s): Medical Therapeutics Gene Therapy, Neurodegenerative Diseases, Neuroscience, Small Molecules
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Medical > Therapeutics, Technology Classifications > Medical > Pharmaceuticals, Technology Classifications > Medical > Neuroscience, Technology Classifications > Medical > Biotechnology, Technology Classifications > Medical > Medical Diagnostics
UBE3A Gene Therapy for the Treatment of Tauopathies
Advantages: Reduction in Pathology Improved Memory and Cognitive Function Targeted Delivery and Brain-wide Distribution Business Summary: Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disease that involves the accumulation of A-Beta proteins and Tau proteins within the brain and leads to cognitive impairments. The accumulation of these...
Published: 1/14/2025   |   Inventor(s): Jazmin Pena, Kevin Nash
Keywords(s): Medical Diagnostics, Neurodegenerative Diseases, Neuroscience, Therapeutics
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Medical, Technology Classifications > Medical > Neuroscience, Technology Classifications > Medical > Biomedical Engineering, Technology Classifications > Medical > Biotechnology, Technology Classifications > Medical > Medical Diagnostics, Technology Classifications > Medical > Therapeutics
Use of Auranofin for Treatment of Neurodegenerative Disorders
­Competitive Advantages Potential treatment for Alzheimer’s, FTD, and other neurodegenerative disorders Results show that various factors including insulin lead to activation of aPKC and the NFkappa-B inflammatory pathway in brain neurons and glial cells Auranofin (AF) is an FDA approved drug for other uses, thus relatively easy to conduct...
Published: 1/17/2025   |   Inventor(s): Robert Farese, Mini Sajan
Keywords(s): Medical Pharmaceuticals, Neurodegenerative Diseases, Neuroscience
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Medical, Technology Classifications > Medical > Neuroscience
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