APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Testing potential therapeutics to prevent cancer progression to immortality and malignancy reverse immortalization in cancer cells Assays to identify agents that promote immortalization and malignancy Generation of immortal and malignant lines from any individual’s normal HMEC ADVANTAGES: Unique technology using … [Read more...] about Efficient, Reproducible Immortalization of Normal Human Mammary Epithelial Cells (HMECs) Using Pathologically Relevant Agents JIB- 2013-168
Human Health/Precision Medicine
Remineralization and Repair of Calcified Tissues using Biomimetic Polymer 2013-056
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Preventive dentistry, e.g., toothpaste additive Regenerative, implant and cosmetic dentistry Periodontics and oral surgery Orthopedics Industrial processes requiring crystallization or amorphous precipitation ADVANTAGES: Minimally invasive route to restoring tooth structure Reduces dental health costs Biomimetic … [Read more...] about Remineralization and Repair of Calcified Tissues using Biomimetic Polymer 2013-056
Breast Cancer Therapy and Potential Method for Enhancing Radiation Sensitivity via Inhibition of ß1 Integrin IB-1965
APPLICATIONS: Anti-tumor therapy Shows promise for increasing the radiation sensitivity of breast cancer cells ADVANTAGES: In vivo studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of ß1 integrin antibody for anti-tumor therapy In vitro studies show enhancement of radiation sensitivity The tissue environment responds to cancer in a consistent manner, providing a … [Read more...] about Breast Cancer Therapy and Potential Method for Enhancing Radiation Sensitivity via Inhibition of ß1 Integrin IB-1965
Synthetic Nano-Low Density Lipoprotein As a Targeted Drug Delivery Vehicle IB-1931
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Natural LDL Berkeley Lab's Synthetic nLDL Drug delivery to tumors with increased LDL-cholesterol requirements and LDL receptor activity, including: brain, colon, prostrate, liver, lung, adrenal, hormone unresponsive breast, leukemia ADVANTAGES: Targets the LDL receptor for selective drug delivery and entry … [Read more...] about Synthetic Nano-Low Density Lipoprotein As a Targeted Drug Delivery Vehicle IB-1931
Early Identification of Vulnerable Atherosclerotic Plaques Using In Vivo MIR Spectroscopy and Imaging IB-1867
APPLICATION OF TECHNOLOGY: Predicting future recurrence of acute coronary syndromes In vitro mid-infrared (MIR) spectroscopy imaging of cells influencing atherosclerosis development In vivo characterization of atherosclerotic plaques Monitoring the effect of medical treatment on plaques ADVANTAGES: Only accurate method for the early identification of vulnerable … [Read more...] about Early Identification of Vulnerable Atherosclerotic Plaques Using In Vivo MIR Spectroscopy and Imaging IB-1867