Patent classifications
A61K51/0474
Imaging of Glycogen Synthase Kinase 3
Provided herein are radiolabelled compounds useful for imaging GSK-3 kinase. An exemplary radiolabelled compound provided herein is useful as a radiotracer for imaging GSK-3 kinase using PET imaging. Methods for preparing the radiolabelled compounds and diagnostic methods using the radiolabelled compounds are also provided.
Fluorescent probe for cyclooxygenase-2
Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) over-expression is prominent in inflammatory diseases, neurodegenerative disorders, and cancer. Directly monitoring COX-2 activity within its native environment poses an exciting approach to account for and illuminate the effect of the local environments on protein activity. Herein, we report the development of CoxFluor, the first activity-based sensing approach for monitoring COX-2 within live cells with confocal microscopy and flow cytometry. CoxFluor strategically links a natural substrate with a dye precursor to engage both the cyclooxygenase and peroxidase activities of COX-2. This catalyzes the release of resorufin and the natural product, as supported by molecular dynamics and ensemble docking. CoxFluor enabled the detection of oxygen-dependent changes in COX-2 activity that are independent of protein expression within live macrophage cells.
Radiolabeled anti-PD-L1 antibodies for immuno-PET imaging
Radiolabeled anti-PD-L1 antibodies and their use in immuno-PET imaging are provided herein. Included are methods of detecting the presence of PD-L1 proteins in a patient or sample.
Tetrahydroxamate chelators of zirconium89 and niobium90 for use in diagnostic applications
Disclosed is a compound of formula (I) or (II) in which R.sup.1-R.sup.4, R.sup.1-R.sup.5, Z.sup.1+-Z.sup.4, and Z.sup.1-Z.sup.4 are as described herein. Also disclosed are a .sup.89Zr- or .sup.90Nb-containing complex of a compound of formula (I) or (II) and a method for obtaining a diagnostic image, such as a positron emission tomography (PET) image.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MINIMALLY-INVASIVE ASSESSMENT OF TOXICITY-INDUCED TISSUE INJURY
Provided herein are compositions, systems, and methods for minimally-invasive assessment of toxicity-induced tissue injury. In particular, external (e.g., whole-body) scanning is employed to detect toxicity-induced injuries, such as those caused by chemotherapeutics.
RADIOLABELED ANTI-PD-L1 ANTIBODIES FOR IMMUNO-PET IMAGING
Radiolabeled anti-PD-L1 antibodies and their use in immuno-PET imaging are provided herein. Included are methods of detecting the presence of PD-L1 proteins in a patient or sample.
RADIOLABELED ANTI-PD-L1 ANTIBODIES FOR IMMUNO-PET IMAGING
Radiolabeled anti-PD-L1 antibodies and their use in immuno-PET imaging are provided herein. Included are methods of detecting the presence of PD-L1 proteins in a patient or sample.
Imaging and treatment of pathophysiologic conditions by Cerenkov radiation
The present disclosure discloses methods and compositions for administering Cerenkov radiation-induced therapy (CRIT).
COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TARGETED PARTICLE PENETRATION, DISTRIBUTION, AND RESPONSE IN MALIGNANT BRAIN TUMORS
Described herein are nanoparticle conjugates that demonstrate enhanced penetration of tumor tissue (e.g., brain tumor tissue) and diffusion within the tumor interstitium, e.g., for treatment of cancer. Further described are methods of targeting tumor-associated macrophages, microglia, and/or other cells in a tumor microenvironment using such nanoparticle conjugates. Moreover, diagnostic, therapeutic, and theranostic (diagnostic and therapeutic) platforms featuring such nanoparticle conjugates are described for treating targets in both the tumor and surrounding microenvironment, thereby enhancing efficacy of cancer treatment. Use of the nanoparticle conjugates described herein with other conventional therapies, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy, immunotherapy, and the like, is also envisaged.
CARBOHYDRATE FUNCTIONALIZED CATANIONIC SURFACTANT VESICLES FOR DRUG DELIVERY
Carbohydrate functionalized catanionic vesicles that include a glycoconjugate and/or peptidoconjugate for vaccination or drug delivery, methods for forming these, and methods of using these.