G01N33/544

SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND COMPOSITIONS TO IDENTIFY NEW PROTEIN TARGETS OF A CHEMICAL COMPOUND OR ITS DERIVATIVES
20200333332 · 2020-10-22 ·

Systems and methods to identify new protein targets of a chemical compound or its derivatives were described. The methods can be used for detection of new binding partners as long as the chemical compound can covalently bind to the protein targets. Once protein targets are resolved, information related to new protein targets can then be used to couple with real-world patient data such as adverse events, efficacy data, and disease correlation data to deduce real-world evidence. Systems collectively with all this information can aide clinical development and use of pharmaceutical drug. Methods are provided for detection of covalently bound phenyl vinyl sulfone (PVS) or its derivatives, and afatinib or its derivatives. Furthermore, generation of antiserum recognizing carrier bound PVS or carrier bound afatinib is described. PRMT1 is described as a new target of PVS and RRM1, RRM2, and NFKB are described as new targets of afatinib.

SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND COMPOSITIONS TO IDENTIFY NEW PROTEIN TARGETS OF A CHEMICAL COMPOUND OR ITS DERIVATIVES
20200333332 · 2020-10-22 ·

Systems and methods to identify new protein targets of a chemical compound or its derivatives were described. The methods can be used for detection of new binding partners as long as the chemical compound can covalently bind to the protein targets. Once protein targets are resolved, information related to new protein targets can then be used to couple with real-world patient data such as adverse events, efficacy data, and disease correlation data to deduce real-world evidence. Systems collectively with all this information can aide clinical development and use of pharmaceutical drug. Methods are provided for detection of covalently bound phenyl vinyl sulfone (PVS) or its derivatives, and afatinib or its derivatives. Furthermore, generation of antiserum recognizing carrier bound PVS or carrier bound afatinib is described. PRMT1 is described as a new target of PVS and RRM1, RRM2, and NFKB are described as new targets of afatinib.

Device and method for chemical analysis

A processing and detection system for detecting presence of at least one gluten protein in a food sample comprises a food processor including: a reservoir containing a process liquid for processing the food sample; a body that comprises a chamber configured to receive the food sample; and a pressing surface configured to press on the reservoir to cause the process liquid to exit the reservoir and mix with the food sample, thereby generating a processed food liquid; and an exit port configured to conduct the processed food liquid out of the food processor; and a cartridge including: at least one sensor configured to receive the processed food liquid and to generate an electrical signal in response to interaction with the at least one gluten protein in the processed food liquid, and an analyzer in electrical communication with the at least one sensor for detecting the electrical signal and determining the presence of the at least one gluten protein in the food sample based on the detected electrical signal.

Device and method for chemical analysis

A processing and detection system for detecting presence of at least one gluten protein in a food sample comprises a food processor including: a reservoir containing a process liquid for processing the food sample; a body that comprises a chamber configured to receive the food sample; and a pressing surface configured to press on the reservoir to cause the process liquid to exit the reservoir and mix with the food sample, thereby generating a processed food liquid; and an exit port configured to conduct the processed food liquid out of the food processor; and a cartridge including: at least one sensor configured to receive the processed food liquid and to generate an electrical signal in response to interaction with the at least one gluten protein in the processed food liquid, and an analyzer in electrical communication with the at least one sensor for detecting the electrical signal and determining the presence of the at least one gluten protein in the food sample based on the detected electrical signal.

PRINTABLE HYDROGELS FOR BIOMOLECULE IMMOBILIZATION AND STABILIZATION
20200256860 · 2020-08-13 ·

The invention pertains to a printable hydrogel that can both immobilize and stabilize a wide range of biomolecules and/or cells on a substrate while restricting the access of surrounding chemicals to the biomolecule active site. Such hydrogels can be adapted to high-throughput screening applications and can discriminate between true inhibitors and promiscuous aggregating inhibitors as well as enable the determination of dose-response relationships of biomolecule and/or cell inhibitory chemicals with high accuracy.

PRINTABLE HYDROGELS FOR BIOMOLECULE IMMOBILIZATION AND STABILIZATION
20200256860 · 2020-08-13 ·

The invention pertains to a printable hydrogel that can both immobilize and stabilize a wide range of biomolecules and/or cells on a substrate while restricting the access of surrounding chemicals to the biomolecule active site. Such hydrogels can be adapted to high-throughput screening applications and can discriminate between true inhibitors and promiscuous aggregating inhibitors as well as enable the determination of dose-response relationships of biomolecule and/or cell inhibitory chemicals with high accuracy.

Quality of immunological synapse predicts effectiveness of chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cells
10732170 · 2020-08-04 · ·

Embodiments of the disclosure concern methods of determining the effectiveness of immune cells, such as T cells, with particular chimeric antigen receptors. In specific embodiments, a synapse between the CAR and the tumor antigen is measured for structure, signaling, and functionality by imaging. As such, the quality of the synapse is determined and positively correlates with effectiveness of the particular CAR immune cells.

Quality of immunological synapse predicts effectiveness of chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cells
10732170 · 2020-08-04 · ·

Embodiments of the disclosure concern methods of determining the effectiveness of immune cells, such as T cells, with particular chimeric antigen receptors. In specific embodiments, a synapse between the CAR and the tumor antigen is measured for structure, signaling, and functionality by imaging. As such, the quality of the synapse is determined and positively correlates with effectiveness of the particular CAR immune cells.

Use of Specific Covalent Bonding for Oriented Immobilization of Recombinant Antibody Fragments
20200240982 · 2020-07-30 ·

Expression of single-domain antibodies with a C-terminal binding partner (such as SpyTag) enables their orientation on surfaces, improving detection capability.

Use of Specific Covalent Bonding for Oriented Immobilization of Recombinant Antibody Fragments
20200240982 · 2020-07-30 ·

Expression of single-domain antibodies with a C-terminal binding partner (such as SpyTag) enables their orientation on surfaces, improving detection capability.