TS-075261 — Problem Hemolysis, the process by which the red blood cell membrane ruptures, releasing hemoglobin (Hb), is typically managed in mammalian organisms by intrinsic proteins such as hemopexin (Hpx) and haptoglobin (Hp). However, their concentrations in plasma are very limited, so, in conditions with s…

TS-075238 — Problem Low titer group O whole blood (LTOWB) is the gold standard used by the US military to treat blood loss. However, there is a limited supply with ex vivo storage and shelf-life limitations. There is no whole blood substitute on the market when LTOWB is not available. Solution Dr. Andre Palmer and team have developed several whole blood substitute formulations to mimic the 3 main functions of whole blood: 1) oxygen transport (provided by hemoglobin-based oxygen carrier [HBOC]); 2) clotting (provided by tranexamic acid); and 3) volume replacement (provided by a plasma substitute). The HBOC consists of T-state polymerized human hemoglobin (PolyhHb). The clotting agent consists of tranexamic acid (TXA). The volume replacement solution consists of polymerized human serum albumin (PolyHSA). Additional additives include high molecular weight polyethylene glycol as a drag reducing agent, and dexamethasone as an anti-inflammatory agent. Applications Prehospital and austere environments Used by EMS and military for early resuscitation before hospital arrival Hospital trauma protocols Used for first-line transfusion in exsanguinating patients Advantages Mimics the three major functions of whole blood without the risk of blood type incompatibility and disease transmission Extended shelf life versus whole blood Scalable production Seeking opportunities for out-licensing and collaboration

TS-075185 — Problem The lipolysis-stimulated lipoprotein receptor (LSR) is a promising target for cancer therapy. LSR is overexpressed in many tumor tissues with metastatic signatures such as breast, gastric, and endometrial cancer. LSR expression levels may serve as prognostic indicators and help stratify pat…

TS-075179 — Problem Mitochondria is a promising target for cancer treatment. However, current strategies to specifically and effectively destroy cancer mitochondria in vivo are limited. Solution Applications Competitive Advantages Seeking Opportunities for Licensing and collaboration

TS-075165 — Problem Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) are often metastatic at diagnosis, thus limiting surgical options. Chemotherapies offer limited efficacy and high toxicity. Meningiomas, though usually benign, are the most common intracranial tumors. Both NETs and meningiomas overexpress SSTR2, making it a prom…

TS-066912 — Targeted humanized mAbs and ADCs for cancer treatment

TS-066100 — Research tool to transfect cells ex vivo using electroporation through electrospun core-shell fibers for research applications

TS-063433 — A new pharmacologic modality for treating AFib.

TS-062540 — General methods for purifying proteins that can be used in various applications such as targeted drug delivery, bioimaging, and hemolysis treatment.

TS-053103 — Uncontrolled hemolysis (i.e., destruction of red blood cells) is characterized by the increase of circulating toxic cell-free hemoglobin, heme and iron in the bloodstream. In vivo, the body’s natural supply of plasma scavenger proteins acts to neutralize these toxic species. However, these scavenger proteins such as haptoglobin, hemopexin and transferrin, which detoxify hemoglobin, heme and iron, respectively, are depleted in various clinical conditions such as hemorrhagic shock, burns, surgery, organ transplantation, sepsis and trauma. Dr. Andre Palmer’s lab at The Ohio State University has developed a novel therapeutic protein mixture, which can be used to treat plasma protein imbalances or depletion caused by the adverse events described above. The properties of this protein mixture are beneficial as they lend themselves to an inexpensive manufacturing process and potential improvements in clinical outcomes.