Patents Assigned to Augusta University Research Institute, Inc.
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Patent number: 10793816Abstract: A dual chamber bioreactor for producing complex, multilayer tissue, organs, organ parts, and skin replacements has been developed. The bioreactor is modular and incorporates a removable tissue culture cassette. By rotating the dual chamber bioreactor along the horizontal axis, different populations of cells with different growth requirements can be cultured on the different surfaces of the tissue culture cassette that are exposed to different media reservoirs. Culturing different populations of cells on different surfaces of the tissue culture cassette enables the production of multilayer tissue and organs. The tissue culture cassette can contain one or more discrete tissue culture sections.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2014Date of Patent: October 6, 2020Assignee: AUGUSTA UNIVERSITY RESEARCH INSTITUTE, INC.Inventors: Paul M. Weinberger, Frederick A. Rueggeberg, Donald J. Mettenburg, Tanner Mobley
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Patent number: 10722528Abstract: Calprotectin inhibitors and derivatives thereof, and methods of using them for inhibiting or reducing metastatis and treating cancer are provided. The pharmaceutical formulations prepared from the compounds can be used in the treatment of cancer either as a single agent or in combination with at least one other cancer therapeutic, chemotherapeutic or anti-cancer agent.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2019Date of Patent: July 28, 2020Assignee: Augusta University Research Institute, Inc.Inventors: Hasan Korkaya, Eunmi Lee
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Patent number: 10689654Abstract: A bivalent siRNA chimera platform capable of efficiently delivering and silencing two or more genes in vivo or in vitro is provided. Methods of using the bivalent siRNA chimeras for selectively targeting cells to down-regulate the expression of multiple genes are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2017Date of Patent: June 23, 2020Assignee: Augusta University Research Institute, Inc.Inventor: Hong Yan Liu
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Patent number: 10660967Abstract: Curcumin-based conjugates and methods of use thereof are provided. Pharmaceutical compositions including an effective amount of one or more curcumin conjugates are also provided. In particular embodiments, the compositions are formulated for oral delivery. The conjugates and pharmaceutical compositions thereof can be administered to a subject in need thereof to treat a host of diseases and disorders including but not limited to, cancer, inflammation, and microbial growth.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2017Date of Patent: May 26, 2020Assignee: AUGUSTA UNIVERSITY RESEARCH INSTITUTE, INC.Inventor: Siva Panda
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Patent number: 10588966Abstract: Compounds and compositions for selectively inhibiting Akt3 are provided. Methods of using the compounds are also provided. Because Akt3 modulates the suppressive function of natural Tregs and the polarization of induced Tregs, the disclosed compounds are useful for modulating immune responses.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2019Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: Augusta University Research Institute, Inc.Inventors: Samir N. Khleif, Mikayel Mkrtichyan
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Patent number: 10577371Abstract: Compositions for the inhibition of SUV39H1 methyltransferase activity and methods of use thereof are provided. The disclosed compositions may be used for treating certain types of cancer, inducing apoptosis in a cancer cell, increasing cell sensitivity to FasL-induced apoptosis, and overcoming cancer cell resistance to apoptosis and/or certain types of cancer immunotherapy.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2018Date of Patent: March 3, 2020Assignees: Augusta University Research Institute, Inc., Department of Veterans AffairsInventors: Chunwan Lu, Iryna Lebedyeva, Kebin Liu
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Patent number: 10525049Abstract: Methods of selectively inhibiting Akt3 are provided. It has been discovered that 4-[(6-nitroquinolin-4-yl)amino]-N-[4-(pyridin-4-ylamino)phenyl]benzamide selectively inhibits Akt3. Because Akt3 modulates the suppressive function of natural Tregs and the polarization of induced Tregs, 4-[(6-nitroquinolin-4-yl)amino]-N-[4-(pyridin-4-ylamino)phenyl]benzamide can be used for modulating immune responses.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2019Date of Patent: January 7, 2020Assignee: Augusta University Research Institute, Inc.Inventors: Samir N. Khleif, Mikayel Mkrtichyan, Iryna Lebedyeva
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Patent number: 10478491Abstract: As described below, the present invention features methods for enhancing the efficacy of a tumor antigen in inducing an anti-cancer immune response in a subject by administering an OX40 agonist and an Indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase (IDO) inhibitor with the tumor antigen.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2015Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Assignee: AUGUSTA UNIVERSITY RESEARCH INSTITUTE, INC.Inventor: Samir Khleif
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Patent number: 10368848Abstract: In some embodiments, a cell collection device includes a sample brush including a proximal end, a distal end, and outwardly extending bristles provided at the distal end, and an outer sleeve adapted to receive the sample brush, the sleeve including a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the sleeve can be linearly slid along the length of the brush to encapsulate the bristles after they have been used to collect cells from a patient.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2016Date of Patent: August 6, 2019Assignee: Augusta University Research Institute, Inc.Inventor: Daron G. Ferris
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Patent number: 10342868Abstract: Compounds and compositions for selectively inhibiting Akt3 are provided. Methods of using the compounds are also provided. Because Akt3 modulates the suppressive function of natural Tregs and the polarization of induced Tregs, the disclosed compounds are useful for modulating immune responses.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2017Date of Patent: July 9, 2019Assignee: Augusta University Research Institute, Inc.Inventors: Samir N. Khleif, Mikayel Mkrtichyan
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Patent number: 10292978Abstract: Methods of selectively inhibiting Akt3 are provided. It has been discovered that 4-[(6-nitroquinolin-4-yl)amino]-N-[4-(pyridin-4-ylamino)phenyl]benzamide selectively inhibits Akt3. Because Akt3 modulates the suppressive function of natural Tregs and the polarization of induced Tregs, 4-[(6-nitroquinolin-4-yl)amino]-N-[4-(pyridin-4-ylamino)phenyl]benzamide can be used for modulating immune responses.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2017Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: Augusta University Research Institute, Inc.Inventors: Samir N. Khleif, Mikayel Mkrtichyan, Iryna Lebedyeva
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Patent number: 10201588Abstract: Described herein are materials and methods for treating dyslipidemia in a mammalian subject in need thereof comprising administering a growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH) antagonist or variant thereof to the subject.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2017Date of Patent: February 12, 2019Assignees: UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI, AUGUSTA UNIVERSITY RESEARCH INSTITUTE, INC.Inventors: Maritza Romero-Lucas, Andrew Schally, Rudolf Lucas, Neal Weintraub
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Patent number: 10201633Abstract: Compositions and methods for glass composites suitable for tissue augmentation, biomedical, and cosmetic applications are provided. The glass microsphere component of the composites are biologically inert, non-reactive and act as a nearly permanent tissue filler. One embodiment provides a tissue augmentation composite containing an effective amount of solid glass microspheres, hollow glass microspheres, porous wall hollow glass microspheres, or combinations thereof with a suitable biocompatible matrix to serve as a bulking agent when injected into a patient. The compositions can be used for soft or hard tissue augmentation as well as delivery of cargos on demand.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2015Date of Patent: February 12, 2019Assignees: Augusta University Research Institute, Inc., Applied Research Center, Inc.Inventors: Paul M. Weinberger, William D. Hill, George G. Wicks
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Patent number: 10159731Abstract: Compounds and compositions for selectively inhibiting Akt3 are provided. Methods of using the compounds are also provided. Because Akt3 modulates the suppressive function of natural Tregs and the polarization of induced Tregs, the disclosed compounds are useful for modulating immune responses.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2018Date of Patent: December 25, 2018Assignee: Augusta University Research Institute, Inc.Inventors: Samir N. Khleif, Mikayel Mkrtichyan
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Patent number: 10143377Abstract: Methods for remotely measuring or monitoring one or more physiological parameters in a subject, such as blood volume pulse, heart rate, respiratory wave, or respiration rate, are provided. The methods include capturing a series of images of the subject, and processing the images to obtain physiological parameters of interest. These methods can be used to analyze single channel signals, including signals obtained from active night vision cameras. As a result, these methods can be used to measure or monitor one or more physiological parameters in both daylight and low-light conditions. Also provided are methods of removing false positives. Systems for remotely measuring or monitoring one or more physiological parameters in a subject, as well as methods of using thereof, are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2012Date of Patent: December 4, 2018Assignees: Augusta University Research Institute, Inc., Banna Biomedical Reseach InstituteInventors: Joseph Z. Tsien, Meng Li, Fang Zhao, Yi Qian
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Publication number: 20180322800Abstract: A system for providing interaction between a virtual human and a user, the system comprising: a tangible interface providing a physical interface between the user and the virtual human, an imaging system directed towards the physical interface to provide images of the user interacting with the tangible interface; a tracking system tracking at least one position or the user; a microphone capturing speech from the user; a simulation system receiving inputs from the tangible interface, the imaging system, the tracking system and the microphone, the simulation system generating output signals corresponding to the virtual human; and a display presenting the output signals to the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2018Publication date: November 8, 2018Applicants: University of Florida Research Foundation, Incorporated, Augusta University Research Institute, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin Chak Lum Lok, David Scott Lind, Juan Carlos Cendan, Andrew Brian Raij, Brent H. Rossen, Aaron Andrew Kotranza, Kyle John Johnsen
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Patent number: 10117900Abstract: The invention relates to the treatment of various injuries, disorders, dysfunctions, diseases, and the like of the brain with MAPCs, particularly in some aspects, to the treatment of the same resulting from hypoxia, including that caused by systemic hypoxia and that caused by insufficient blood supply. In some further particulars the invention relates, for example, to the treatment of hypoxic ischemic brain injury with MAPCs, in children for example, and to the treatment of cortical infarcts and stroke with MAPCs in adults, for example.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2007Date of Patent: November 6, 2018Assignees: ATHERSYS, INC., Augusta University Research Institute, Inc.Inventors: Robert Mays, Robert J. Deans, David C. Hess, James E. Carroll, Cesar V. Borlongan
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Publication number: 20180296609Abstract: The invention relates to the treatment of various injuries, disorders, dysfunctions, diseases, and the like of the brain with MAPCs, particularly in some aspects, to the treatment of the same resulting from hypoxia, including that caused by systemic hypoxia and that caused by insufficient blood supply. In some further particulars the invention relates, for example, to the treatment of hypoxic ischemic brain injury with MAPCs, in children for example, and to the treatment of cortical infarcts and stroke with MAPCs in adults, for example.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2017Publication date: October 18, 2018Applicant: AUGUSTA UNIVERSITY RESEARCH INSTITUTE, INC.Inventors: Robert MAYS, Robert J. Deans, David C. Hess, James E. Carroll, Cesar V. Borlongan
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Publication number: 20180231572Abstract: The present invention includes methods for the detection of neurotransmission or developmental disorders, including, but not limited to, myasthenia gravis that is seronegative for autoantibodies to the acetylcholine receptor (AChR) and/or muscle specific tyrosine kinase (MuSK), the method including detecting autoantibodies that bind to LRP4, or an epitope thereof. Also included are methods for the treatment of an individual suffering from a neurotransmission disorder, the method including detecting in a bodily fluid of the individual autoantibodies that bind to LRP4, or an epitope thereof, and administering to the patient an effective amount an immunosuppressant and/or another appropriate therapeutic modality. Also included are antibodies that bind to autoantibodies to LRP4 and kits for the detection of neurotransmission or developmental disorders.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2018Publication date: August 16, 2018Applicant: AUGUSTA UNIVERSITY RESEARCH INSTITUTE, INC.Inventors: Lin Mei, Wen-Cheng Xiong, Bin Zhang, Chengyong Shen
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Patent number: 9978288Abstract: A system for providing interaction between a virtual human and a user, the system comprising: a tangible interface providing a physical interface between the user and the virtual human, an imaging system directed towards the physical interface to provide images of the user interacting with the tangible interface; a tracking system tracking at least one position or the user; a microphone capturing speech from the user; a simulation system receiving inputs from the tangible interface, the imaging system, the tracking system and the microphone, the simulation system generating output signals corresponding to the virtual human; and a display presenting the output signals to the user.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2010Date of Patent: May 22, 2018Assignees: University of Florida Research Foundation, Inc., Augusta University Research Institute, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin Chak Lum Lok, David Scott Lind, Juan Carlos Cendan, Andrew Brian Raij, Brent H. Rossen, Aaron Andrew Kotranza, Kyle John Johnsen