Abstract:
A fiber optic dosimeter probe for sensing radiation dose including an optical fiber having a free end and a sensitive end, a window having a sensitive side and a rear side; a radiation sensitive layer between the sensitive end of the optical fiber and a sensitive side of the window, the radiation sensitive layer being made of a material having an optical property that changes with absorbed radiation dose, an amount of the material corresponding to a predetermined sensitivity to radiation; wherein the window and the optical fiber have a near water equivalent interaction with radiation and are MR compatible.
Abstract:
Imageable disruptable capsules containing a sensitizing agent or a protecting agent are used to enhance radiation therapy. Said capsules may be imaged by a non-invasive imaging modality, allowing for the determination of the precise timing to disrupt the capsule and release the sensitizing agent or protecting agent using an external energy source. This controlled and timed release of the sensitizing agent or protecting agent provides for enhanced radiation therapy by optimizing the delivery of the sensitizing agent or protecting agent to the target tissues. Systems comprising non-invasive imaging modalities, external energy sources and radiation energy sources are also taught for use with these imageable disruptable capsules.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to novel synthetic methods for preparing cyclopropyl indolinone compound represented by Structural Formula (A): (A) or its pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Also included are synthetic intermediates described herein.
Abstract:
The invention is directed to a compound represented by the following structural formula pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof: (I). Compounds represented by this structural formula are kinase inhibitors and are therefore disclosed herein for the treatment of cancer. Definitions for the variables in the structural formula are provided herein.
Abstract:
Cancer stem cells exhibit different metabolic profiles from other cancer cells, such that they do not readily respond to treatment using conventional chemotherapeutic agents. Studies disclosed herein now demonstrate that the glycylcycline antibiotic tigecycline (a tetracycline derivative) exhibits anti-cancer activity, including activity against cancer stem cells. This anti-neoplastic activity appears to be due to inhibition of mitochondrial protein synthesis in the cancer cells. In preferred embodiments, the cancer to be treated is a hematological cancer, such as leukemia, lymphoma or myeloma.
Abstract:
Methods for quantifying fluorescence and optical properties in a turbid medium such as tissue. Devices and systems suitable for the methods are also disclosed.
Abstract:
A system for sub-surface fluorescence imaging is provided, the system comprising: an excitation source for selectably emitting light at at least one of at least two excitation wavelengths or wavelength ranges at a target surface; and a light detector for detecting fluorescence emission wavelengths or wavelength ranges from the target surface; wherein at least one of the at least two excitation wavelengths or wavelength ranges causes fluorescing of at least one marker at a sub-surface depth, the emitted light at each of the at least two excitation wavelengths or wavelength ranges having different depths of optical penetration and causing fluorescing at respective different depths. A method for sub-surface fluorescence imaging is also provided, in some cases exemplified by a reconstruction of the sub-surface fluorescence topography.
Abstract:
The application relates to a nanovesicle comprising a bilayer of at least 15 mol% porphyrin-phospholipid conjugate, wherein the conjugate comprises a porphyrin, porphyrin derivative or porphyrin analog covalently attached to the phospholipid side chain. The nanovesicle can be used for photothermal therapy, photoacoustic imaging, and fluorescence imaging. The application also discloses a method of preparing the said nanovesicle.
Abstract:
This invention relates to human hematopoietic stem cells. Specifically the invention relations to the identification of single human hematopoietic stem cells capable of long- term multilineage engraftment and self-renewal. The invention also relates to an early lymphoid progenitor with monocytic potential, including dendritic cell potential.
Abstract:
A medical device is for use in association with a medical image of the gland or organ having a known reference point. The medical device comprises a structural frame, a horizontal joint, a vertical joint, a pan join, a tilt joint a medical instrument assembly and a control system. The medical device is positioned at a predetermined location relative to the medical image reference point. Each of the horizontal joint, the vertical joint, the pan joint and the tilt joint have a position sensor and are operably connected to the frame. The medical instrument assembly is operably connected to a sensor and to the horizontal joint, the vertical joint, the pan joint and the tilt joint. The control system is operably connected to the other elements whereby the control system determines the position of a predetermined location on the medical instrument assembly relative to the structural frame.