University of Massachusetts Medical School Patent applications |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150232502 | Novel Neisseria gonorrhoeae therapeutic based on CMP-nonulosonate sugars - has become resistant to almost every conventional antibiotic. Described herein is the use of CMP-nonulosonate analogues to counter gonococcal complement evasion. The nonulosonate sugar is incorporated into the lipooligosaccharide of the | 08-20-2015 |
20150202212 | METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING AGENTS FOR TREATING SMOOTH MUSCLE DISORDERS AND COMPOSITIONS THEREOF - The invention generally relates to methods and compositions for identifying novel therapeutic agents, and uses thereof. More particularly, the invention relates to novel methods for identifying agents useful in treating smooth muscle disorders. | 07-23-2015 |
20140357806 | THERMAL-RESPONSIVE POLYMER NETWORKS, COMPOSITIONS, AND METHODS AND APPLICATIONS RELATED THERETO - The invention relates to materials comprising polymer network containing siloxanes or organic-based core structures, preferably the materials have thermal-responsive properties. In some embodiments, the invention relates to an organic core functionalized with polymers. In another embodiment, organic core-polymer conjugates comprise polylactone segments. The organic core-polymer conjugates may be crosslinked together to form a material, and these materials may be functionalized with bioactive compounds so that the materials have desirable biocompatibility or bioactivity when used in medical devices. | 12-04-2014 |
20140255333 | THERMAL RESPONSIVE POLYMER SILOXANES, COMPOSITIONS, AND METHOD AND APPLICATIONS RELATED THERETO - The invention relates to materials comprising siloxanes, preferably the materials have thermal-responsive properties. In some embodiments, the invention relates to silsesquioxane groups functionalized with polymers. In another embodiment, silsequioxane-polymer conjugates comprise polylactone segments. The silsequioxane-polymer conjugates may be crosslinked together to form a material, and these materials may be functionalized with bioactive compounds so that the materials have desirable biocompatibility or bioactivity when used in medical devices. In further embodiments, the invention relates to composite materials that contain a polymer matrix and aggregates, and in some embodiments, methods of making, and methods of using these materials. Preferably, the aggregates are calcium phosphate aggregates. Preferably, the material is resistant to fracture. In further embodiments, the materials are used in surgical procedures of bone replacement. In further embodiments, the materials contain polyhedral silsesquioxanes and/or biodegradable segments. | 09-11-2014 |
20140058058 | MONOMERS AND POLYMERS FOR FUNCTIONAL POLYCARBONATES AND POLY(ESTER-CARBONATES) AND PEG-CO-POLYCARBONATE HYDROGELS - The invention generally relates to functional polymers and hydrogels. More particularly, the invention provides versatile monomers and polymers with well-defined functionalities, e.g., polycarbonates and poly(ester-carbonates), compositions thereof, and methods for making and using the same. The invention also provides cytocompatible poly(ethylene glycol)-co-polycarobonate hydrogels (e.g., crosslinked by copper-free, strain-promoted “click” chemistry). | 02-27-2014 |
20130252888 | USE OF IMP3 AS A PROGNOSTIC MARKER FOR CANCER - Provided herein are methods and compositions for the prognostic evaluation of a patient suspected of having, or having, cancer by assessing the expression of IMP3 in a biological sample of a patient. Methods can be used at the time of initial diagnosis of malignant tumors to identify a group of patients with a high potential to develop progression or metastasis later. Therefore, methods not only are able to provide very useful prognostic information for patients but also can help clinicians to select a candidate patient likely to benefit from early and aggressive cancer therapy. Methods and compositions for the treatment of cancer associated with expression of IMP3 are also provided. | 09-26-2013 |
20130197514 | USE OF IMP3 AS A PROGNOSTIC MARKER FOR CANCER - Provided herein are methods and compositions for the prognostic evaluation of a patient suspected of having, or having, cancer by assessing the expression of IMP3 in a biological sample of a patient. Methods can be used at the time of initial diagnosis of malignant tumors to identify a group of patients with a high potential to develop progression or metastasis later. Therefore, methods not only are able to provide very useful prognostic information for patients but also can help clinicians to select a candidate patient likely to benefit from early and aggressive cancer therapy. Methods and compositions for the treatment of cancer associated with expression of IMP3 are also provided. | 08-01-2013 |
20100209542 | Methods For Treating Withdrawal From Addictive Compounds | 08-19-2010 |