Researchers at the University of California, Davis has developed a microRNA-based treatment for traumatic brain injury.

A novel method for selectively targeting and modulating brain border-associated myeloid cells for the treatment of neurological disorders.

Precise control of wound healing depends on physician’s evaluation, experience. Physicians provide conditions and time for body to either heal itself, or to accept and heal around direct transplantations, and their practice relies a lot on passive recovery. Slow healing of recalcitrant wounds is a known persistent problem, with incomplete healing, scarring, and abnormal tissue regeneration. 23% of military blast and burn wounds do not close, affecting a patient’s bone, skin, nerves. 64% of military trauma have abnormal bone growth into soft tissue. While newer static approaches have demonstrated enhanced growth of non-regenerative tissue, they do not adapt to the changing state of wound, thus resulting in limited efficacy.

A cutting-edge vaccine delivery platform that enhances tumor treatment by co-delivering MHC class I and II restricted antigens.

A groundbreaking method for the efficient isolation and preservation of high-purity small extracellular vesicles (sEVs - exosomes) from biofluids using a novel EXO-PEG-TR reagent.

This technology introduces a novel class of synthetic genetic polymers, capable of enhancing protein target binding and mimicking antibodies, for therapeutic and diagnostic applications.

Researchers at UCI and Harvard have engineered a new platform for diversifying antibody genes in yeast, eliminating a crucial bottleneck in making effective antibodies. This technology enables the rapid continuous directed evolution of affinity reagents for applications ranging from structural and cellular biology to diagnostics and immunotherapy.

An innovative small molecules therapy that significantly lowers intraocular pressure in glaucoma patients, offering neuroprotection and addressing trabecular meshwork fibrosis.

This technology offers a significant improvement in the therapeutic application of type E botulinum neurotoxin (BoNT/E) by introducing rationally designed mutations into the receptor binding domain.

A novel antimicrobial approach combining pore-forming agents with histones to eradicate bacteria and bypass known resistance mechanisms.

SUMO inhibitors offer a promising new therapy for protecting against cardiac rhythm disturbances and pump failure associated with heart attacks.

Researchers at the University of California, Davis have developed a technology that targets CD147 to significantly improve bone health and treat musculoskeletal diseases without the side effects of current therapies.

Existing RNA-targeting tools for sequence-specific manipulation include anti-sense oligos (ASOs), designer PUF proteins and CRISPR (Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats)/Cas systems. However, there are significant limitations to each of the current tools. ASOs are usually not available for most RNA manipulations other than gene silencing. Designer proteins, such as PUF (Pumilio and FBF homology protein), possess low RNA recognition efficiency and it remains challenging to target RNA sequences >8-nucleotides (nt) in length. The bulky Cas protein (Cas13d: average 930 amino acids) leads to complication for transgene delivery and concerns of its immunogenicity due to its bacterial origin. Mutants of zinc finger(ZnF) proteins in ZRANB2 recognize a single-strand RNA containing a novel GGG motif with micromolar affinity, compared to the original motif GGU. These mutants serve as a foundation for RNA-binding ZnF designer protein engineering for in vivo RNA sequence-specific targeting.ZnFs are generally compact domains (~3kDa each) that have been successfully engineered for DNA recognition as modular arrays. A ZnF-based system has unique advantages, especially in a therapeutic context: (1) Broad application with the possibility to fuse with other effector domains; (2) High efficiency of RNA recognition (3 RNA bases recognized per 30-amino-acid ZnF) with a small size of protein. Only 4 ZnFs (~100 aa) is required for specific targeting in the transcriptome. (3) Humanized components without immunogenic concern.By engineering new sequence specificity of the ZRANB2 ZnF1, researchers from UC San Diego identified 13 mutants that altered their preferred RNA binding motif from GGU to GGG. They are N24R, N24H, N14D/N24R, N14D/N24H, N14R/N24R, N14R/N24H, N14H/N24R, N14H/N24H, N14Q/N24R, N14Q/N24H, N14E/N24R, N14S/N24R, N14E/N24H.

Lipid Nanoparticles (LNPs) are a leading platform for nucleic acid delivery, widely used in therapeutics and vaccine development. However, the process of optimizing new LNP formulations has been significantly hindered by labor-intensive and costly screening methods, which require individual injections into animal models. Given the vast array of potential lipid compositions and formulation variables, these constraints severely impede the efficiency of research and development.To overcome these challenges, UC Berkeley researchers have developed a novel approach for identifying and characterizing functional nucleic acid delivery vehicles. This innovative method leverages circular RNA barcoding technology, enabling a more efficient screening process. Instead of relying on conventional cell sorting techniques, which restrict screening to specific organs and host species, this breakthrough allows direct detection of barcoded nucleic acids within circular RNAs in treated cells. By analyzing the barcodes detected, researchers can accurately determine which lipid compositions and formulations successfully delivered RNA molecules.  This technology represents a significant advancement in LNP research, offering a scalable, cost-effective solution that enhances the precision and scope of nucleic acid delivery screening.

Researchers at UC Irvine have identified genetic polymorphisms associated with disease progression and responsiveness to treatment with Tetracosapentaenoic acid (24:5 n-3) for age-related eye disorders such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD), diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma. These variations found in the ELOVL2 gene are associated with AMD progression and the varying responses individuals have to AMD treatments, including preventative measures. Additionally, these genetic variations have applications in human identification.

Researchers at the University of California, Davis, have developed a process for isolating anti-inflammatory lipids for treating autoimmune and inflammatory diseases.

Researchers at the University of California, Davis have developed a biologic dressing derived from fish skin to enhance wound healing.

Influenza A virus (IAV) poses an ever-evolving threat due to its high mutation rate and ability to reassort, leading to new viral variants that evade existing vaccines and treatments. Historically responsible for devastating global pandemics, including the infamous Spanish Flu, and currently fueling concerns with the spread of highly pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI H5N1), IAV remains a pressing global health challenge.UC Berkeley researchers have developed an Antisense Oligonucleotides (ASO) therapy that is an next-gen approach to combating influenza by modulating IAV activity at its genetic level. Unlike traditional antivirals or seasonal vaccines that struggle to keep up with mutating strains, this ASOs therapy targets the ultra-conserved U12 region within the IAV RNA genome, offering broad-spectrum efficacy against even the most elusive influenza strains.  

Precise control of wound healing depends on physician’s evaluation, experience. Physicians provide conditions and time for body to either heal itself, or to accept and heal around direct transplantations, and their practice relies a lot on passive recovery. Slow healing of recalcitrant wounds is a known persistent problem, with incomplete healing, scarring, and abnormal tissue regeneration. 23% of military blast and burn wounds do not close, affecting a patient’s bone, skin, nerves. 64% of military trauma have abnormal bone growth into soft tissue. While newer static approaches have demonstrated enhanced growth of non-regenerative tissue, they do not adapt to the changing state of wound, thus resulting in limited efficacy.

Precise control of wound healing depends on physician’s evaluation, experience. Physicians provide conditions and time for body to either heal itself, or to accept and heal around direct transplantations, and their practice relies a lot on passive recovery. Slow healing of recalcitrant wounds is a known persistent problem, with incomplete healing, scarring, and abnormal tissue regeneration. 23% of military blast and burn wounds do not close, affecting a patient’s bone, skin, nerves. 64% of military trauma have abnormal bone growth into soft tissue. While newer static approaches have demonstrated enhanced growth of non-regenerative tissue, they do not adapt to the changing state of wound, thus resulting in limited efficacy.

Researchers at the University of California, Davis have developed an algorithm for designing and identifying complex structures having custom release profiles for controlled drug delivery.

Researchers at the University of California, Davis have identified an orally administered molecule from microbial origin, capable of repairing damaged gut epithelial barriers and restoring energy metabolism.

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An innovative approach to advancing Alzheimer's disease research, detection, and treatment through the development of synthetic amyloid peptides and oligomers.

Reseachers from UC San Diego demonstrated a proof of principle for a CAGEX RNA-targeting CRISPR–Cas13d system as a potential allele-sensitive therapeutic approach for HD, a strategy with broad implications for the treatment of other neurodegenerative disorders.