A whole blood treatment device includes a cartridge configured to receive whole blood, having a wall defining an interior volume, an inlet, and an outlet, a support structure having a surface, inside of the cartridge, and an affinity agent, attached to the surface of the support structure. The affinity agent is effective to bind to a target agent that is desirable for removal from a patient. The target agent is selected from the group consisting of: inhibitory checkpoint molecules, inflammatory factors, cancerous cells, autoantibodies, opioids and heavy metals. A method of removing a target agent from whole blood of a patient in a whole blood treatment device comprising pumping whole blood into a cartridge, containing a support structure having a surface, with a plurality of affinity agents on the support structure, to contact the whole blood with the affinity agents; binding the target agent with the affinity agents; and removing the whole blood having a reduced amount of the target agent from the cartridge. The target agent is selected from the group consisting of: inhibitory checkpoint molecules, inflammatory factors, cancerous cells, autoantibodies, opioids and heavy metals.
A whole blood treatment device includes a first conduit, a second conduit, and a rotating or reciprocating element having a channel. The first and second conduits are fluidly coupled to the rotating or reciprocating element such that the channel is fluidly continuous with the first conduit when the channel is fluidly discontinuous with the second conduit, and such that the channel is fluidly discontinuous with the first conduit when the channel is fluidly continuous with the second conduit. The first conduit is configured to receive whole blood, and the second conduit is configured to receive a regeneration fluid. The channel comprises a surface that is modified with an affinity agent at a concentration effective to allow removal of a target compound from whole blood.
B01D 15/38 - Selective adsorption, e.g. chromatography characterised by the separation mechanism involving specific interaction not covered by one or more of groups , e.g. affinity, ligand exchange or chiral chromatography
A61M 1/36 - Other treatment of blood in a by-pass of the natural circulatory system, e.g. temperature adaptation, irradiation
G01N 33/49 - Physical analysis of biological material of liquid biological material blood
B01D 15/20 - Selective adsorption, e.g. chromatography characterised by constructional or operational features relating to the conditioning of the sorbent material
F16K 11/072 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with all movable sealing faces moving as one unit comprising only sliding valves with pivoted closure members
05 - Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary products
10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Pharmaceutical preparations for the treatment and prevention
of viral infections; pharmaceutical preparations for the
treatment and prevention of cancer. Medical devices for use in treating or diagnosing viral
infections; medical devices for use in treating or
diagnosing cancer.
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METHODS OF INHIBITING OR TREATING CORONAVIRUS INFECTION, AND METHODS FOR DELIVERING AN ANTI-NUCLEOLIN AGENT
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC. (USA)
QUALIGEN INC. (USA)
Inventor
Abdul-Ahad, Wajdi
Poirier, Michael
Abstract
A method of administering an anti-nucleolin agent to a patient by delivering the anti-nucleolin agent to the mouth, lungs, throat, nose and eyes of a patient to prevent COVID-19. Compositions for administering an anti-nucleolin agent comprising a container and a formulation including an anti-nucleolin agent. The anti-nucleolin agent may be administered via an inhaler, nasal spray or eye drop.
05 - Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary products
10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Pharmaceutical preparations for the treatment and prevention
of viral infections; pharmaceutical preparations for the
treatment and prevention of cancer. Medical devices for use in treating or diagnosing cancer;
medical devices for use in treating or diagnosing viral
infections.
05 - Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary products
Goods & Services
Pharmaceutical preparations for the treatment and prevention of viral infections; Pharmaceutical preparations for the treatment and prevention of cancer
05 - Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary products
Goods & Services
Pharmaceutical preparations for the treatment and prevention of viral infections; Pharmaceutical preparations for the treatment and prevention of cancer
05 - Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary products
Goods & Services
Pharmaceutical preparations for the treatment and prevention of viral infections; Pharmaceutical preparations for the treatment and prevention of cancer
05 - Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary products
Goods & Services
Automated diagnostic kits comprised of diagnostic reagents and assays for testing body fluids for pharmaceutical use for treatment and diagnosis in cancer, cancer detection and infectious diseases
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DEVICES AND METHODS FOR ON-LINE WHOLE BLOOD TREATMENT
A whole blood treatment device includes a first conduit, a second conduit, and a rotating or reciprocating element having a channel. The first and second conduits are fluidly coupled to the rotating or reciprocating element such that the channel is fluidly continuous with the first conduit when the channel is fluidly discontinuous with the second conduit, and such that the channel is fluidly discontinuous with the first conduit when the channel is fluidly continuous with the second conduit. The first conduit is configured to receive whole blood, and the second conduit is configured to receive a regeneration fluid. The channel comprises a surface that is modified with an affinity agent at a concentration effective to allow removal of a target compound from whole blood.
A61M 5/165 - Filtering accessories, e.g. blood filters, filters for infusion liquids
B01D 15/38 - Selective adsorption, e.g. chromatography characterised by the separation mechanism involving specific interaction not covered by one or more of groups , e.g. affinity, ligand exchange or chiral chromatography
B01D 15/18 - Selective adsorption, e.g. chromatography characterised by constructional or operational features relating to flow patterns
B01D 15/20 - Selective adsorption, e.g. chromatography characterised by constructional or operational features relating to the conditioning of the sorbent material
A61M 27/00 - Drainage appliances for wounds, or the like
05 - Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary products
Goods & Services
Pharmaceutical preparations for the treatment and prevention of viral infections; pharmaceutical preparations for the treatment and prevention of cancer
17.
WHOLE BLOOD TREATMENT DEVICE AND METHODS OF REMOVING TARGET AGENTS FROM WHOLE BLOOD
A whole blood treatment device includes a cartridge configured to receive whole blood, having a wall defining an interior volume, an inlet, and an outlet, a support structure having a surface, inside of the cartridge, and an affinity agent, attached to the surface of the support structure. The affinity agent is effective to bind to a target agent that is desirable for removal from a patient. The target agent is selected from the group consisting of: inhibitory checkpoint molecules, inflammatory factors, cancerous cells, autoantibodies, opioids and heavy metals. A method of removing a target agent from whole blood of a patient in a whole blood treatment device comprising pumping whole blood into a cartridge, containing a support structure having a surface, with a plurality of affinity agents on the support structure, to contact the whole blood with the affinity agents; binding the target agent with the affinity agents; and removing the whole blood having a reduced amount of the target agent from the cartridge. The target agent is selected from the group consisting of: inhibitory checkpoint molecules, inflammatory factors, cancerous cells, autoantibodies, opioids and heavy metals.
A61K 38/17 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from animalsPeptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from humans
A61P 39/06 - Free radical scavengers or antioxidants
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Devices and methods for on-line whole blood treatment
A whole blood treatment device includes a first conduit, a second conduit, and a rotating or reciprocating element having a channel. The first and second conduits are fluidly coupled to the rotating or reciprocating element such that the channel is fluidly continuous with the first conduit when the channel is fluidly discontinuous with the second conduit, and such that the channel is fluidly discontinuous with the first conduit when the channel is fluidly continuous with the second conduit. The first conduit is configured to receive whole blood, and the second conduit is configured to receive a regeneration fluid. The channel comprises a surface that is modified with an affinity agent at a concentration effective to allow removal of a target compound from whole blood.
A61M 5/00 - Devices for bringing media into the body in a subcutaneous, intra-vascular or intramuscular wayAccessories therefor, e.g. filling or cleaning devices, arm rests
A61M 5/165 - Filtering accessories, e.g. blood filters, filters for infusion liquids
B01D 15/38 - Selective adsorption, e.g. chromatography characterised by the separation mechanism involving specific interaction not covered by one or more of groups , e.g. affinity, ligand exchange or chiral chromatography
B01D 15/18 - Selective adsorption, e.g. chromatography characterised by constructional or operational features relating to flow patterns
B01D 15/20 - Selective adsorption, e.g. chromatography characterised by constructional or operational features relating to the conditioning of the sorbent material
A61M 27/00 - Drainage appliances for wounds, or the like
A method of processing a sample in a receptacle comprising a plurality of chambers. Each of the chambers is connected to at least one other chamber by a portal and at least a first one of the chambers is formed of a flexible material. The method includes the steps of causing gas bubbles contained in the first chamber to accumulate in a portion of the first chamber, applying a compressive external force to the first chamber to cause some or all of the liquid contents of the first chamber to flow into an interconnected second chamber through a portal connecting the first and second chambers; and preventing the gas bubbles accumulated in a portion of the first chamber from flowing through the portal into the second chamber.
The inventive subject matter is directed to point-of-care analytical devices that accurately determine the volume of test samples using image analysis to improve the accuracy of test results performed on the sample. Most preferably, the image analysis is based on rate changes in optical saturation that parallels sample saturation in a porous structure containing the sample.
Devices and methods are presented in which a plasma separation device with a first and second portion separates a blood containing fluid. Most preferably, the first portion produces a cell fraction and a plasma fraction, and the second portion captures the plasma fraction. A first actuator then fluidly isolates a portion of the plasma fraction within the second portion, and a second actuator moves the isolated portion of the plasma fraction from the second portion.
G01N 33/49 - Physical analysis of biological material of liquid biological material blood
B01D 69/02 - Semi-permeable membranes for separation processes or apparatus characterised by their form, structure or propertiesManufacturing processes specially adapted therefor characterised by their properties
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System and method of using multi-chambered receptacles
A receptacle having a plurality of interconnected chambers arranged to permit multiple process steps or processes to be performed independently or simultaneously. The receptacles are manufactured to separate liquid from dried reagents and to maintain the stability of the dried reagents. An immiscible liquid, such as an oil, is included to control loading of process materials, facilitate mixing and reconstitution of dried reagents, limit evaporation, control heating of reaction materials, concentrate solid support materials to prevent clogging of fluid connections, provide minimum volumes for fluid transfers, and to prevent process materials from sticking to chamber surfaces. The receptacles can be adapted for use in systems having a processing instrument that includes an actuator system for selectively moving fluid substances between chambers and a detector. The actuator system can be arranged to concentrate an analyte present in a sample. The detector can be used to detect an optical signal emitted by the contents of the receptacle.
The inventive subject matter is directed to point-of-care analytical devices that accurately determine the volume of test samples using image analysis to improve the accuracy of test results performed on the sample. Most preferably, the image analysis is based on rate changes in optical saturation that parallels sample saturation in a porous structure containing the sample.
Devices and methods are presented in which a plasma separation device with a first and second portion separates a blood containing fluid. Most preferably, the first portion produces a cell fraction and a plasma fraction, and the second portion captures the plasma fraction. A first actuator then fluidly isolates a portion of the plasma fraction within the second portion, and a second actuator moves the isolated portion of the plasma fraction from the second portion.
B01D 69/02 - Semi-permeable membranes for separation processes or apparatus characterised by their form, structure or propertiesManufacturing processes specially adapted therefor characterised by their properties
Devices and methods are presented in which a plasma separation device with a first and second portion separates a blood containing fluid. Most preferably, the first portion produces a cell fraction and a plasma fraction, and the second portion captures the plasma fraction. A first actuator then fluidly isolates a portion of the plasma fraction within the second portion, and a second actuator moves the isolated portion of the plasma fraction from the second portion.
B01D 61/00 - Processes of separation using semi-permeable membranes, e.g. dialysis, osmosis or ultrafiltrationApparatus, accessories or auxiliary operations specially adapted therefor
A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration or pH-value
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Instruments and methods for mixing the contents of a detection chamber
A receptacle having interconnected chambers arranged to permit multiple process steps to be performed independently or simultaneously. The receptacles are manufactured to separate liquid from dried reagents and to maintain the stability of the dried reagents. An immiscible liquid, such as an oil, is included to control loading of process materials, facilitate mixing and reconstitution of dried reagents, limit evaporation, control heating of reaction materials, concentrate solid support materials to prevent clogging of fluid connections, provide minimum volumes for fluid transfers, and to prevent process materials from sticking to chamber surfaces. The receptacles can be adapted for use in systems having a processing instrument that includes an actuator system for selectively moving fluid substances between chambers and a detector. The actuator system can be arranged to concentrate an analyte present in a sample. The detector can be used to detect an optical signal emitted by the contents of the receptacle.
Contemplated diagnostic test containers and methods include an adapter configured to sealingly receive and retain a positive displacement pipette tip to so form a fluid-tight seal for the container during at least part of the diagnostic test. Most preferably, the entire container is flexible and the container and adapter are single-use disposable and are usable with known commercially available positive displacement pipette tips.
G01N 1/10 - Devices for withdrawing samples in the liquid or fluent state
B01L 3/00 - Containers or dishes for laboratory use, e.g. laboratory glasswareDroppers
A61B 10/00 - Instruments for taking body samples for diagnostic purposesOther methods or instruments for diagnosis, e.g. for vaccination diagnosis, sex determination or ovulation-period determinationThroat striking implements
A receptacle having a plurality of interconnected chambers arranged to permit multiple process steps or processes to be performed independently or simultaneously. The receptacles are manufactured to separate liquid from dried reagents and to maintain the stability of the dried reagents. An immiscible liquid, such as an oil, is included to control loading of process materials, facilitate mixing and reconstitution of dried reagents, limit evaporation, control heating of reaction materials, concentrate solid support materials to prevent clogging of fluid connections, provide minimum volumes for fluid transfers, and to prevent process materials from sticking to chamber surfaces. The receptacles can be adapted for use in systems having a processing instrument that includes an actuator system for selectively moving fluid substances between chambers and a detector. The actuator system can be arranged to concentrate an analyte present in a sample. The detector can be used to detect an optical signal emitted by the contents of the receptacle.
A receptacle having a plurality of interconnected chambers arranged to permit multiple process steps or processes to be performed independently or simultaneously. The receptacles are manufactured to separate liquid from dried reagents and to maintain the stability of the dried reagents. An immiscible liquid, such as an oil, is included to control loading of process materials, facilitate mixing and reconstitution of dried reagents, limit evaporation, control heating of reaction materials, concentrate solid support materials to prevent clogging of fluid connections, provide minimum volumes for fluid transfers, and to prevent process materials from sticking to chamber surfaces. The receptacles can be adapted for use in systems having a processing instrument that includes an actuator system for selectively moving fluid substances between chambers and a detector.
Contemplated diagnostic test containers and methods include an adapter configured to sealingly receive and retain a positive displacement pipette tip to so form a fluid-tight seal for the container during at least part of the diagnostic test. Most preferably, the entire container is flexible and the container and adapter are single-use disposable and are usable with known commercially available positive displacement pipette tips.
A receptacle having a plurality of interconnected chambers arranged to permit multiple process steps or processes to be performed independently or simultaneously. The receptacles are manufactured to separate liquid from dried reagents and to maintain the stability of the dried reagents. An immiscible liquid, such as an oil, is included to control loading of process materials, facilitate mixing and reconstitution of dried reagents, limit evaporation, control heating of reaction materials, concentrate solid support materials to prevent clogging of fluid connections, provide minimum volumes for fluid transfers, and to prevent process materials from sticking to chamber surfaces. The receptacles can be adapted for use in systems having a processing instrument that includes an actuator system for selectively moving fluid substances between chambers and a detector. The actuator system can be arranged to concentrate an analyte present in a sample. The detector can be used to detect an optical signal emitted by the contents of the receptacle.
C12Q 1/00 - Measuring or testing processes involving enzymes, nucleic acids or microorganismsCompositions thereforProcesses of preparing such compositions
C12Q 1/68 - Measuring or testing processes involving enzymes, nucleic acids or microorganismsCompositions thereforProcesses of preparing such compositions involving nucleic acids
C12M 1/34 - Measuring or testing with condition measuring or sensing means, e.g. colony counters
B01L 3/00 - Containers or dishes for laboratory use, e.g. laboratory glasswareDroppers
B01D 21/00 - Separation of suspended solid particles from liquids by sedimentation
G01N 1/18 - Devices for withdrawing samples in the liquid or fluent state with provision for splitting samples into portions
C07H 21/02 - Compounds containing two or more mononucleotide units having separate phosphate or polyphosphate groups linked by saccharide radicals of nucleoside groups, e.g. nucleic acids with ribosyl as saccharide radical
34.
Instruments and methods for exposing a receptacle to multiple thermal zones
A receptacle having a plurality of interconnected chambers arranged to permit multiple process steps or processes to be performed independently or simultaneously. The receptacles are manufactured to separate liquid from dried reagents and to maintain the stability of the dried reagents. An immiscible liquid, such as an oil, is included to control loading of process materials, facilitate mixing and reconstitution of dried reagents, limit evaporation, control heating of reaction materials, concentrate solid support materials to prevent clogging of fluid connections, provide minimum volumes for fluid transfers, and to prevent process materials from sticking to chamber surfaces. The receptacles can be adapted for use in systems having a processing instrument that includes an actuator system for selectively moving fluid substances between chambers and a detector. The actuator system can be arranged to concentrate an analyte present in a sample. The detector can be used to detect an optical signal emitted by the contents of the receptacle.
A receptacle having a plurality of interconnected chambers arranged to permit multiple process steps or processes to be performed independently or simultaneously. The receptacles are manufactured to separate liquid from dried reagents and to maintain the stability of the dried reagents. An immiscible liquid, such as an oil, is included to control loading of process materials, facilitate mixing and reconstitution of dried reagents, limit evaporation, control heating of reaction materials, concentrate solid support materials to prevent clogging of fluid connections, provide minimum volumes for fluid transfers, and to prevent process materials from sticking to chamber surfaces. The receptacles can be adapted for use in systems having a processing instrument that includes an actuator system for selectively moving fluid substances between chambers and a detector.
A receptacle having a plurality of interconnected chambers arranged to permit multiple process steps or processes to be performed independently or simultaneously. The receptacles are manufactured to separate liquid from dried reagents and to maintain the stability of the dried reagents. An immiscible liquid, such as an oil, is included to control loading of process materials, facilitate mixing and reconstitution of dried reagents, limit evaporation, control heating of reaction materials, concentrate solid support materials to prevent clogging of fluid connections, provide minimum volumes for fluid transfers, and to prevent process materials from sticking to chamber surfaces. The receptacles can be adapted for use in systems having a processing instrument that includes an actuator system for selectively moving fluid substances between chambers and a detector. The actuator system can be arranged to concentrate an analyte present in a sample. The detector can be used to detect an optical signal emitted by the contents of the receptacle.
A receptacle having a plurality of interconnected chambers arranged to permit multiple process steps or processes to be performed independently or simultaneously. The receptacles are manufactured to separate liquid from dried reagents and to maintain the stability of the dried reagents. An immiscible liquid, such as an oil, is included to control loading of process materials, facilitate mixing and reconstitution of dried reagents, limit evaporation, control heating of reaction materials, concentrate solid support materials to prevent clogging of fluid connections, provide minimum volumes for fluid transfers, and to prevent process materials from sticking to chamber surfaces. The receptacles can be adapted for use in systems having a processing instrument that includes an actuator system for selectively moving fluid substances between chambers and a detector. The actuator system can be arranged to concentrate an analyte present in a sample. The detector can be used to detect an optical signal emitted by the contents of the receptacle.
A receptacle having a plurality of interconnected chambers arranged to permit multiple process steps or processes to be performed independently or simultaneously. The receptacles are manufactured to separate liquid from dried reagents and to maintain the stability of the dried reagents. An immiscible liquid, such as an oil, is included to control loading of process materials, facilitate mixing and reconstitution of dried reagents, limit evaporation, control heating of reaction materials, concentrate solid support materials to prevent clogging of fluid connections, provide minimum volumes for fluid transfers, and to prevent process materials from sticking to chamber surfaces. The receptacles can be adapted for use in systems having a processing instrument that includes an actuator system for selectively moving fluid substances between chambers and a detector. The actuator system can be arranged to concentrate an analyte present in a sample. The detector can be used to detect an optical signal emitted by the contents of the receptacle.
C12Q 1/68 - Measuring or testing processes involving enzymes, nucleic acids or microorganismsCompositions thereforProcesses of preparing such compositions involving nucleic acids
G01N 1/18 - Devices for withdrawing samples in the liquid or fluent state with provision for splitting samples into portions
G01N 33/00 - Investigating or analysing materials by specific methods not covered by groups
C07H 21/04 - Compounds containing two or more mononucleotide units having separate phosphate or polyphosphate groups linked by saccharide radicals of nucleoside groups, e.g. nucleic acids with deoxyribosyl as saccharide radical
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INSTRUMENT AND RECEPTACLES FOR USE IN PERFORMING PROCESSES
A receptacle having a plurality of interconnected chambers arranged to permit multiple process steps or processes to be performed independently or simultaneously. The receptacles are manufactured to separate liquid from dried reagents and to maintain the stability of the dried reagents. An immiscible liquid, such as an oil, is included to control loading of process materials, facilitate mixing and reconstitution of dried reagents, limit evaporation, control heating of reaction materials, concentrate solid support materials to prevent clogging of fluid connections, provide minimum volumes for fluid transfers, and to prevent process materials from sticking to chamber surfaces. The receptacles can be adapted for use in systems having a processing instrument that includes an actuator system for selectively moving fluid substances between chambers and a detector. The actuator system can be arranged to concentrate an analyte present in a sample. The detector can be used to detect an optical signal emitted by the contents of the receptacle.
Devices and methods are contemplated in which pouch-based diagnostic and medical products are formed in a process that allows formation of distinct seals using application of distinct process control variables for the respective seals. Therefore, products having stronger permanent seals and at the same tome frangible seals with controlled breaking characteristics can be prepared in s simple and reproducible manner.
A container is formed from flexible top and bottom sheets and further includes an energy-deformable conduit. Contemplated containers include a plurality of compartments and a sample receiving compartment, wherein the conduit allows feeding a fluid into the sample compartment without feeding the fluid in the remaining compartments, which is preferably achieved by a flow-restriction portion in the conduit and a flow-control element between the sample receiving compartment and one or more of the compartments.
kits composed of clear cartridges pre-filled with diagnostic reagents into which fluids are introduced and through which they are transported to come into contact with the reagents in a manner in which the reaction can be observed and the result read
