Abstract: This disclosure relates to hyaluronic acid nanoparticles containing an anticancer agent such as a NADPH oxidase (NOX) inhibitor for targeted delivery to cancerous cells or tumors. In certain embodiments, the nanoparticles are made up of hyaluronic acid conjugated to hydrophobic moieties. In certain embodiments, the hydrophobic moieties are steroid based compounds, such as 5beta-cholanic acid.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to nanoparticles coated with fusion proteins comprising a domain that binds a cancer marker and a domain comprising a toxic polypeptide. In certain embodiments, the targeted cancer marker is urokinase plasminogen activator receptor (uPAR) insulin-like growth factor 1 receptor (IGF1R), EGFR, HER2, and/or other member of the ErbB family of receptors. In certain embodiments, the molecule that binds a cancer marker is an amino terminal fragment of uPA or variant capable of binding uPAR and/or IGF1 or variant capable of binding IGF1R. In certain embodiments, the toxic polypeptide is a bacterial exotoxin.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and compositions comprising a universal cell delivery ligand configured to enhance the intratumoral delivery and distribution of therapeutic immune cells by facilitating their penetration through dense stroma surrounding tumor cells.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to nanoparticles comprising a cardiovascular agent, a PD-L1 binding agent on the surface, and optionally an anticancer agent. In certain embodiments, the cardiovascular agent is an inhibitor of cholesterol acyltransferase such as avasimibe. In certain embodiments, the nanoparticles comprise a hyaluronic acid core. In certain embodiments, this disclosure relates to methods of treating or preventing cancer and/or atherosclerosis, or other cardiovascular disease by administering an effective amount of nanoparticles disclosed herein to a subject in need thereof.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to hyaluronic acid nanoparticles containing an anticancer agent such as a NADPH oxidase (NOX) inhibitor for targeted delivery to cancerous cells or tumors. In certain embodiments, the nanoparticles are made up of hyaluronic acid conjugated to hydrophobic moieties. In certain embodiments, the hydrophobic moieties are steroid based compounds, such as 5beta-cholanic acid.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to targeted protease compositions and uses related thereto. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to nanoparticles wherein a targeting molecule is linked to the nanoparticle and wherein a catalytic domain of a protease is linked to the nanoparticle. In certain embodiments, the targeting molecule and the catalytic domain are within a single polypeptide sequence. In certain embodiments, the targeting molecule binds a molecule more highly expressed on cancer cells then non-cancerous cells, and the nanoparticles disclosed herein are used for the treatment of cancer by further attaching an anti-cancer agent to the nanoparticle or incorporating an anticancer agent within the nanoparticle.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to palladium hyaluronic acid particles such as dibenzylideneacetone palladium hyaluronic acid particles. In certain embodiments, this disclosure relates to methods of managing cancer or angiogenic conditions using particles disclosed herein and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same. In certain embodiments, an objective of this disclosure is hyaluronic acid targeting of CD44, a tumor stem cell marker. In certain embodiments, this disclosure relates to treatment with hyaluronic acid palladium particles disclosed herein for depleting CD44 cells.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to targeted protease compositions and uses related thereto. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to nanoparticles wherein a targeting molecule is linked to the nanoparticle and wherein a catalytic domain of a protease is linked to the nanoparticle. In certain embodiments, the targeting molecule and the catalytic domain are within a single polypeptide sequence. In certain embodiments, the targeting molecule binds a molecule more highly expressed on cancer cells then non-cancerous cells, and the nanoparticles disclosed herein are used for the treatment of cancer by further attaching an anti-cancer agent to the nanoparticle or incorporating an anticancer agent within the nanoparticle.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to peptides and nanoparticles comprising a surface molecule that binds or blocks PD-L1. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to methods of using peptides or nanoparticles disclosed herein for the treatment of cancer. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to methods of using nanoparticles disclosed herein for therapeutic and diagnostic applications.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for forming flip chip bumps using electroplating. The method allows the formation of flip chip bumps in a way that is compatible with already-formed sensitive electronic components, such as Josephson junctions, which may be used in quantum processing units. The invention also relates to a product and a flip chip package in which flip chip bumps are formed with the disclosed method.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to peptides and nanoparticles comprising a surface molecule that binds or blocks PD-L1. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to methods of using peptides or nanoparticles disclosed herein for the treatment of cancer. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to methods of using nanoparticles disclosed herein for therapeutic and diagnostic applications.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to targeted protease compositions and uses related thereto. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to nanoparticles wherein a targeting molecule is linked to the nanoparticle and wherein a catalytic domain of a protease is linked to the nanoparticle. In certain embodiments, the targeting molecule and the catalytic domain are within a single polypeptide sequence. In certain embodiments, the targeting molecule binds a molecule more highly expressed on cancer cells then non-cancerous cells, and the nanoparticles disclosed herein are used for the treatment of cancer by further attaching an anti-cancer agent to the nanoparticle or incorporating an anticancer agent within the nanoparticle.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to peptides and nanoparticles comprising a surface molecule that binds or blocks PD-L1. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to methods of using peptides or nanoparticles disclosed herein for the treatment of cancer. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to methods of using nanoparticles disclosed herein for therapeutic and diagnostic applications.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to nanoparticles coated with fusion proteins comprising a domain that binds a cancer marker and a domain comprising a toxic polypeptide. In certain embodiments, the targeted cancer marker is urokinase plasminogen activator receptor (uPAR) insulin-like growth factor 1 receptor (IGF1R), EGFR, HER2, and/or other member of the ErbB family of receptors. In certain embodiments, the molecule that binds a cancer marker is an amino terminal fragment of uPA or variant capable of binding uPAR and/or IGF1 or variant capable of binding IGF1R. In certain embodiments, the toxic polypeptide is a bacterial exotoxin.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to targeted protease compositions and uses related thereto. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to nanoparticles wherein a targeting molecule is linked to the nanoparticle and wherein a catalytic domain of a protease is linked to the nanoparticle. In certain embodiments, the targeting molecule and the catalytic domain are within a single polypeptide sequence. In certain embodiments, the targeting molecule binds a molecule more highly expressed on cancer cells then non-cancerous cells, and the nanoparticles disclosed herein are used for the treatment of cancer by further attaching an anti-cancer agent to the nanoparticle or incorporating an anticancer agent within the nanoparticle.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to nanoparticles coated with fusion proteins comprising a domain that binds a cancer marker and a domain comprising a toxic polypeptide. In certain embodiments, the targeted cancer marker is urokinase plasminogen activator receptor (uPAR) insulin-like growth factor 1 receptor (IGF1R), EGFR, HER2, and/or other member of the ErbB family of receptors. In certain embodiments, the molecule that binds a cancer marker is an amino terminal fragment of uPA or variant capable of binding uPAR and/or IGF1 or variant capable of binding IGF1R. In certain embodiments, the toxic polypeptide is a bacterial exotoxin.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to palladium hyaluronic acid particles such as dibenzylideneacetone palladium hyaluronic acid particles. In certain embodiments, this disclosure relates to methods of managing cancer or angiogenic conditions using particles disclosed herein and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same. In certain embodiments, an objective of this disclosure is hyaluronic acid targeting of CD44, a tumor stem cell marker. In certain embodiments, this disclosure relates to treatment with hyaluronic acid palladium particles disclosed herein for depleting CD44 cells.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for forming flip chip bumps using electroplating. The method allows the formation of flip chip bumps in a way that is compatible with already-formed sensitive electronic components, such as Josephson junctions, which may be used in quantum processing units. The invention also relates to a product and a flip chip package in which flip chip bumps are formed with the disclosed method.

Abstract: Superconducting through substrate vias (STSVs) are disclosed. The STSVs provide superconducting interconnections between opposite faces of a substrate. In an example, a method of forming STSVs includes etching openings that extend from a first side of a substrate partially through the substrate towards a second side of the substrate. The method also includes depositing a seed layer over the first side of the substrate and interior surfaces of the openings in the substrate. The method further includes forming a resist or hardmask on the first side of the substrate above the seed layer, such that the resist or hardmask comprises openings aligned with the etched openings in the substrate. The etched openings in the substrate are filled with a superconducting filler material. The substrate is thinned by removing material from the second side of the substrate until the deposited seed layer is exposed on the second side of the substrate.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to hyaluronic acid nanoparticles containing an anticancer agent such as a NADPH oxidase (NOX) inhibitor for targeted delivery to cancerous cells or tumors. In certain embodiments, the nanoparticles are made up of hyaluronic acid conjugated to hydrophobic moieties. In certain embodiments, the hydrophobic moieties are steroid based compounds, such as 5beta-cholanic acid.