COVID-19 Summaries
Bloyet, Louis-Marie ; Whelan, Sean
T-019518
— This VSV-SARS1 chimeric virus is a biosafety level 2 reporter of SARS COV 1 infection. It could be used to study shared mechanisms of neutralization by antibodies, selection of escape mutants and studies of viral entry.
Mouse monoclonal antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid proteinEllebedy, Ali
T-019510
— These are six monoclonal antibodies specific to SARS-CoV-2 Nucleocapsid protein that could potentially be used for COVID-19 diagnostics.
Mouse monoclonal antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 spike protein – Colonna labCella, Marina ; Colonna, Marco
T-019509
— This panel of antibodies against the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein has potential applications for research or diagnostics (e.g., sandwich ELISA to quantify or detect spikes in biological fluid).
Bacterial and Mammalian Expression Vectors for Production of SARS-CoV ProteinsDai, Yanan ; Fremont, Daved ; Harvey, Ian ; Nelson, Christopher ; Zhao, Haiyan
T-019413
— A number of bacterial and mammalian expression vectors for production of SARS-CoV proteins that can be used for immunization, B-cell sorting, and human serum evaluation are available. Expression constructs produce: spike, ACE2, CD147, Surface display, SARS-1 and SARS-2 ORF7a, ORF8, and nucleocapsid…
Efficient, high velocity air purification with a soft X-ray enhanced electrostatic precipitatorBiswas, Pratim ; Chadha, Tandeep ; Fang, Jiaxi
T-015444
— Engineers in Prof. Pratim Biswas’ laboratory have developed an electrostatic precipitator device that removes ultrafine pollutants and inactivates pathogens from the air at high efficiency and low cost. This gas cleaning system has the potential to replace HEPA filters for air filtering applic…
Human monoclonal antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid proteinEllebedy, Ali
T-019492
— Species: Human Target: SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid protein Applications: Description: Two recombinant fully human monoclonal antibodies that recognize SARS-CoV-2 spike protein (data below). Related Web Links: Ellebedy Profile; Ellebedy Lab
Mouse monoclonal antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 spike protein (Ellebedy)Diamond, Michael ; Ellebedy, Ali ; Fremont, Daved
T-019438
— Species: Mouse Target: SARS-CoV-2 spike protein Applications: Description: Four murine monoclonal antibodies that recognize SARS-CoV-2 spike protein. Data below includes avaiable antibodies (mCoV.1.1C02; mCoV.1.2C08; mCoV.1.2D09; mCoV.1.2F05). Related Web Links: Ellebedy Profile; Ellebedy Lab …
Human monoclonal antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 spike proteinEllebedy, Ali ; McIntire, Katherine ; Mudd, Philip ; Schmitz, Aaron ; Turner, Jackson
T-019454
— Species: Human Target: SARS-CoV-2 spike protein Applications: Description: Ten recombinant fully human monoclonal antibodies that recognize SARS-CoV-2 spike protein (data below). Related Web Links: Ellebedy Profile; Ellebedy Lab Available Antibodies mAb name Ag 30.0000 10.0…
Mouse monoclonal antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 spike proteinDiamond, Michael ; Fremont, Daved ; VanBlargan, Laura ; Zhao, Haiyan
T-019470
— Species: Mouse Target: SARS-CoV-2 spike protein Applications: Data: See table below for library of antibodies, inventor can recommend specific clones based on intended application. Related Web Links: Diamond Profile Available Antibodies Ab: Well # Final Boost flow cytometer…
Dynamic seal valve to prevent aerosol infectionCashin, John ; Hartquist, Chase ; Lowe, Halle ; Zayed, Mohamed
T-019628
— Technology Description Researchers in Mohamed Zayed’s lab at Washington University have developed a dynamic seal valve that creates a seal around devices with varying cross sections. This valve could be deployed in masks to protect health care workers from aerosol infection while using airwa…
SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing antibodies with distinct epitopes effective against multiple variantsEllebedy, Ali
T-019707
— Disease indication – SARS-CoV-2 infection (COVID-19) Drug format Drug class – Best-in-class Research stage and Preliminary data – The inventors have developed and characterized these antibodies, creating a chimeric version with a human IgG backbone for SARS2-38. The antibodies have …
ELISpot assay to immune phenotype patientsHotchkiss, Richard ; Mazer, Monty ; Remy, Kenneth ; Turnbull, Isaiah
T-019522
— Technology Description A team of researchers, led by Richard Hotchkiss at Washington University in St. Louis, have developed a version of the ELISpot assay to determine if COVID-19 patients are in a hyper-inflammatory or immunosuppressed state. The results of this assay, which can be performed wit…
Photothermal disinfection of N95 respiratorsJun, Young-Shin ; Singamaneni, Srikanth
T-019477
— Technology Description A team of researchers led by Young-Shin Jun have developed a polymer coating for N95 respirators that would permit fast, easy, and cheap N95 disinfection using only direct sunlight. The researchers coated the outermost fabric layer in polydopamine, which converts photon energ…
Fast, simple, low-cost point-of-care diagnostics for COVID-19 and other infectious diseasesBuchser, William ; Lalli, Matthew ; Milbrandt, Jeffrey ; Mitra, Robi
T-019442
— Technology Description A team of Washington University researchers has developed a low-cost molecular diagnostics kit and reader that could provide rapid, widespread screening and surveillance for SARS-CoV-2 and other infections. This technology utilizes a reverse-transcription loop-mediated isot…
Chimpanzee adenovirus-based vaccine for COVID-19Curiel, David ; Diamond, Michael ; Dmitriev, Igor ; Hassan, Ahmed
T-019478
— Technology Description Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have developed a chimpanzee adenovirus-based vaccine for COVID-19. COVID-19, the clinical syndrome caused by SARS-CoV-2 infection, has had extensive morbidity and mortality impacts and destabilized society. There is an urg…
Recombinant VSV vector for COVID-19 vaccine or drug screeningRothlauf, Paul ; Whelan, Sean
T-019338
— Background: Recombinant vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV) has successfully been used to create a vaccine for Ebola virus that is currently on the market. Previously, Professor Sean Whelan and colleagues have exploited the VSV platform to create similar vectors for both SARS and MERS. Technology: The…
IP-10 as a blood biomarker of respiratory failureMudd, Philip
T-019671
— Technology Description Researchers in Philip Mudd’s lab at Washington University have developed a blood biomarker test that detects impending respiratory failure before existing diagnostics. High levels of the biomarker IP-10 in the blood are correlated with the subsequent development of acu…
SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing antibody effective against all variantsAdams, Lucas ; Diamond, Michael ; Fremont, Daved ; VanBlargan, Laura
T-019791
— Disease indication – SARS-CoV-2 infection (COVID-19) Drug format – Chimeric monoclonal antibody Drug class – Best-in-class Research stage and Preliminary data – The inventors have developed and characterized this antibody, creating a chimeric version with a human IgG backbone. T…
Versatile airway management system to reduce exposure to aerosolized SARS-CoV-2 and other pathogensIqbal, Zahid ; Lee, Jin Vivian ; Zayed, Mohamed
T-019443
— Technology Description Researchers in Dr. Mohamed Zayed’s laboratory have developed a versatile, sealable valve system for airway management devices that can protect healthcare workers by reducing their risk of exposure to aerosolized SARS-CoV-2 and other pathogens during risky pulmonary pro…
Real-time air and water quality monitoring with AI-based data analysis and low cost sensorsBiswas, Pratim ; Li, Jiayu
T-018523
— Technology Description Prof. Pratim Biswas and colleagues have developed an artificial intelligence platform to provide accurate, low-cost analysis of air and water quality by integrating data gathered from particulate matter (PM) sensors and other sources. This technology could be used to make th…