ST. LOUIS UNIVERSITY Patent applications |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130245421 | FOREIGN BODY LOCATION AND RETRIEVAL DEVICE - Devices having the capability to both locate and retrieve objects are disclosed. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to devices having a probe comprising an ultrasound detector for locating and a grasper for retrieving objects from a medium. The present disclosure further relates to devices having a probe comprising an electromagnetic detector for locating and a grasper for retrieving metallic objects from a medium. Devices of the present disclosure are specifically adapted for use as medical devices for locating and retrieving a foreign body in a subject in need. | 09-19-2013 |
20120173155 | NETWORK THREADING APPROACH FOR PREDICTING A PATIENT'S RESPONSE TO HEPATITIS C VIRUS THERAPY - The present invention generally relates to a computer-implemented method for predicting a response of a virus to antiviral therapy, and finds particular use in predicting a response of a Hepatitis C or Hepatitis B virus isolated from a patient. | 07-05-2012 |
20110275902 | DISTRACTOR - A surgical distractor for distracting tissue of a patient to access structure underlying the tissue of the patient. The distractor includes a tube having a distal end adapted for insertion in tissue, a proximal end opposite the distal end, an exterior surface adapted for contacting the tissue, and an interior surface opposite the exterior surface defining a hollow interior extending between the distal end and the proximal end for accessing structure underlying the tissue when the distal end is inserted in the tissue. The distractor is adjustable from a reduced configuration, in which the tube has a reduced width sized for inserting the distal end in the tissue, and an expanded configuration, in which the tube has an expanded width greater than the reduced width sized to provide the hollow interior with a size sufficient for accessing the structure underlying the tissue. | 11-10-2011 |
20110014549 | DIRECT ELECTRON TRANSFER USING ENZYMES IN BIOANODES, BIOCATHODES, AND BIOFUEL CELLS - Bioanodes, biocathodes, and biofuel cells comprising an electron conductor, at least one anode enzyme or cathode enzyme, and an enzyme immobilization material. The anode enzyme is capable of reacting with a fuel fluid to produce an oxidized form of the fuel fluid, and capable of releasing electrons to the electron conductor. The cathode enzyme is capable of reacting with an oxidant to produce water, and capable of gaining electrons from the electron conductor. The enzyme immobilization material for both the anode enzyme and the cathode enzyme is capable of immobilizing and stabilizing the enzyme, and is permeable to the fuel fluid and/or the oxidant. | 01-20-2011 |
20100196393 | MODULATION OF BLOOD BRAIN BARRIER PROTEIN EXPRESSION - There are disclosed agents that inhibit Blood Brain Barrier Proteins (BBBP). Such agents are useful in controlling agents entering and exiting the CNS. This allows for drugs to be more effective and/or allowing side effects of the drugs to be lowered. | 08-05-2010 |
20100041123 | IMMOBILIZED ENZYMES AND USES THEREOF - Disclosed are bioanodes comprising a quaternary ammonium treated Nafion® polymer membrane and a dehydrogenase incorporated within the treated Nafion® polymer. The dehydrogenase catalyzes the oxidation of an organic fuel and reduces an adenine dinucleotide. The ion conducting polymer membrane lies juxtaposed to a polymethylene green redox polymer membrane, which serves to electro-oxidize the reduced adenine dinucleotide. The bioanode is used in a fuel cell to produce high power densities. | 02-18-2010 |
20090305113 | DIRECT ELECTRON TRANSFER USING ENZYMES IN BIOANODES, BIOCATHODES, AND BIOFUEL CELLS - Bioanodes, biocathodes, and biofuel cells comprising an electron conductor, at least one anode enzyme A) or cathode enzyme, and an enzyme immobilization material. The anode enzyme is capable of reacting with a fuel fluid to produce an oxidized form of the fuel fluid, and capable of releasing electrons to the electron conductor. The cathode enzyme is capable of reacting with an oxidant to produce water, and capable of gaining electrons from the electron conductor. The enzyme immobilization material for both the anode enzyme and the cathode enzyme is capable of immobilizing and stabilizing the enzyme, and is permeable to the fuel fluid and/or the oxidant. | 12-10-2009 |
20090304676 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR ENHANCING COGNITIVE FUNCTION - The present application provides methods and compositions for improving cognitive function and enhancing mental performance in subjects, including those suffering from memory deficiencies, by regulating the activity of beta amyloid (Aβ) in the brain of such subjects. | 12-10-2009 |
20090136827 | ENZYMES IMMOBILIZED IN HYDROPHOBICALLY MODIFIED POLYSACCHARIDES - Bioanodes, biocathodes, biofuel cells, immobilized enzymes and immobilization materials comprising a micellar hydrophobically modified polysaccharide are disclosed. In particular, the micellar hydrophobically modified polysaccharide can be a hydrophobically modified chitosan or a hydrophobically modified alginate. | 05-28-2009 |