UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CARDIFF CONSULTANTS LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Lloyd-Evans, Emyr
Pertusati, Fabrizio
Serpi, Michaela
Waller-Evans, Helen
Abstract
The invention relates to an iminosugar prodrug compound of General Formula (I) or General Formula (II): Compounds and compositions comprising the same exhibit low toxicity and are efficacious against Lysosomal Storage Disorders (LSDs), neurodegenerative disorders and Down Syndrome. Further, by masking the iminosugar API, well documented adverse effects associated with iminosugar APIs, including diarrhoea and other gut-related issues can be minimized or even eliminated. The invention also relates to methods of treating LSDs, neurodegenerative disorders or Down Syndrome using the compounds of General Formula (I) or General Formula (II).
C07F 9/26 - Amides of acids of phosphorus containing P-halide groups
A61P 25/28 - Drugs for disorders of the nervous system for treating neurodegenerative disorders of the central nervous system, e.g. nootropic agents, cognition enhancers, drugs for treating Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CARDIFF CONSULTANTS LTD (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Parker, Alan
Bates, Emily
Abstract
The invention concerns a modified adenoviral vector of serotype Ad5 comprising cancer selective targeting motif; a pharmaceutical composition comprising same; a combination therapeutic comprising same, the use of said adenoviral vector or pharmaceutical composition or combination therapeutic as a medicament and, in particular to treat cancer; and a method of treating cancer using said modified adenoviral vector or pharmaceutical composition or combination therapeutic.
University College Cardiff Consultants (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Sewell, Andrew
Dolton, Garry
Crowther, Michael Douglas
Abstract
The present disclosure relates inter alia to a new T-cell receptor (TCR), an immune cell, particularly a T-cell expressing said TCR; a vector encoding said TCR; a soluble version of said TCR; a pharmaceutical composition or bispecific comprising said TCR, and a method of treating cancer using said TCR, said cell, said vector, said pharmaceutical composition or bispecific comprising said TCR.
University College Cardiff Consultants Limited (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Ward, Simon
Atack, John
Ashall-Kelly, Alexander
Baldwin, Alex
Foley, David
Jones, Heulyn
Yu, Wai Leung
Brand, Stephen
Natarajan, Srinivasan
Abstract
The present invention provides compounds of Formula (I), as well as pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof: wherein X1, X2, X3, R3, Ring A and Ring B are as described herein. The compounds have affinity for α5-subunit-containing GABAA receptors. The invention further provides the manufacture of the compounds of formula (I), pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds and their use as medicaments for the treatment of diseases and disorders associated with α5-GABAA receptors, including depression and cognitive impairment, for example, cognitive impairment associated with a psychotic disorder such as schizophrenia.
The present invention provides compounds of Formula (I), as well as pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof: wherein X1, X2, X3, R3, Ring A and Ring B are as described herein. The compounds have affinity for α5-subunit-containing GABAA receptors. The invention further provides the manufacture of the compounds of formula (I), pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds and their use as medicaments for the treatment of diseases and disorders associated with α5-GABAA receptors, including depression and cognitive impairment, for example, cognitive impairment associated with a psychotic disorder such as schizophrenia.
C07D 413/14 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, at least one ring having nitrogen and oxygen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms containing three or more hetero rings
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A61K 31/495 - Heterocyclic compounds having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. guanethidine or rifamycins having six-membered rings with two nitrogen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, e.g. piperazine
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C07D 413/12 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, at least one ring having nitrogen and oxygen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms containing two hetero rings linked by a chain containing hetero atoms as chain links
C07D 401/12 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, having nitrogen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, at least one ring being a six-membered ring with only one nitrogen atom containing two hetero rings linked by a chain containing hetero atoms as chain links
C07D 405/12 - Heterocyclic compounds containing both one or more hetero rings having oxygen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, and one or more rings having nitrogen as the only ring hetero atom containing two hetero rings linked by a chain containing hetero atoms as chain links
C07D 403/10 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, having nitrogen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, not provided for by group containing two hetero rings linked by a carbon chain containing aromatic rings
C07D 333/78 - Heterocyclic compounds containing five-membered rings having one sulfur atom as the only ring hetero atom condensed with carbocyclic rings or ring systems condensed with rings other than six-membered or with ring systems containing such rings
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C07D 417/04 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, at least one ring having nitrogen and sulfur atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, not provided for by group containing two hetero rings directly linked by a ring-member-to-ring- member bond
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NOVEL PHOSPHOANTIGEN PRODRUG COMPOUND AND USE THEREOF
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CARDIFF CONSULTANTS LTD (United Kingdom)
UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Mehellou, Youcef
Willcox, Benjamin
Abstract
The invention relates to a novel phosphoantigen (PAg) prodrug compound which provides for a potent activation of therapeutically active γδ T cells. The PAg prodrug compound of the in- vention can be used for the preparation of therapeutically active γδ T cells as well as in the immunotherapy of different diseases, and in particular different types of cancer. The invention further relates to a method for expanding γδ T-cells ex vivo which makes use of the PAg pro-drug compound of the invention. Also provided are γδ T-cells which have been expanded with the PAg prodrug compound of the invention and pharmaceutical compositions comprising such expanded cells and/or the PAg prodrug compound of the invention.
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CARDIFF CONSULTANTS LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Elgaid, Khaled Ibrahim
Eblabla, Abdalla
Varghese, Arathy
Abstract
A sample sensor (100) has a AIGaN/GaN high electron mobility transistor (HEMT) (102) comprising a semiconductor portion comprising an AIGaN/GaN heterojunction, a source (108) a drain (114) and a gate comprising a gate foot (140) with a functionalised gate head detection surface thereon, the gate head being offset from the source and drain, and the gate head with the patterned detection surface spans over the entire device area, wherein the detection surface has a capture reagent provided thereon, wherein the capture reagent binds or otherwise associates with a target antigen or analyte.
University College Cardiff Consultants Ltd (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Reed, Simon
Dobbs, Felix
Van Eijk, Patrick
Abstract
The invention relates to a method for determining the number and nature of DNA double-strand breaks (DSBs) in a nucleic acid sample, ideally gDNA; a kit of parts for performing the aforesaid method including at least a plurality of oligonucleotides for ligating to said nucleic acid sample and providing at least a first hybridization site (RD1 SP or RD2 SP) to which at least one read sequencing primer can hybridise; and oligonucleotides for use in said kit and said method.
C12Q 1/6883 - Nucleic acid products used in the analysis of nucleic acids, e.g. primers or probes for diseases caused by alterations of genetic material
C12Q 1/6806 - Preparing nucleic acids for analysis, e.g. for polymerase chain reaction [PCR] assay
C12Q 1/6874 - Methods for sequencing involving nucleic acid arrays, e.g. sequencing by hybridisation [SBH]
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ADENOSINE DERIVATIVES FOR USE IN THE TREATMENT OF NEURODEGENERATIVE DISORDERS AND CANCER
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CARDIFF CONSULTANTS LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Mehellou, Youcef
Abstract
The invention relates to a compound of General Formula (I): (General Formula I) wherein R1and R2 are as defined herein; for use in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases or conditions that are characterised by an elevated level of Ubiquitin Ser65 phosphorylation and/or in the treatment of cancer. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions and combination therapeutic agents comprising compounds of formula (I) for treating these conditions as well to a method of treating such diseases and conditions using the compounds of General Formula (I).
A61K 31/7076 - Compounds having saccharide radicals and heterocyclic rings having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. nucleosides, nucleotides containing six-membered rings with nitrogen as a ring hetero atom containing condensed or non-condensed pyrimidines containing purines, e.g. adenosine, adenylic acid
A61K 45/06 - Mixtures of active ingredients without chemical characterisation, e.g. antiphlogistics and cardiaca
A61P 25/00 - Drugs for disorders of the nervous system
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CARDIFF CONSULTANTS LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Parker, Alan
Davies, James
Bates, Emily
Abstract
The invention concerns a modified low seroprevalence adenovirus: a pharmaceutical composition comprising same; and a method of treating cancer using same.
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CARDIFF CONSULTANTS LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Parker, Alan
Badder, Luned
Abstract
The invention concerns a modified adenoviral vector of serotype Ad5 comprising a suicide transgene; a pharmaceutical composition comprising same; a combination therapeutic comprising same, the use of said adenoviral vector or pharmaceutical composition or combination therapeutic as a medicament and, in particular to treat cancer; and a method of treating a disease, such as cancer, using said modified adenoviral vector or pharmaceutical composition or combination therapeutic.
University College Cardiff Consultants Limited (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Stanton, Richard
Wang, Edward Chung Yern
Abstract
The invention relates to an anti-viral composition comprising at least one, and ideally a plurality of, monoclonal antibodies, or fragments thereof; an immunogenic agent, vaccine or pharmaceutical composition comprising the afore anti-viral composition; said anti-viral composition, immunogenic agent, vaccine or said pharmaceutical composition for use in the treatment of or prevention of a viral infection; use of said anti-viral composition in the manufacture of a medicament to treat or prevent a viral infection; a combination therapeutic for use in the treatment or prevention of a viral infection comprising said anti-viral composition, immunogenic agent, vaccine or pharmaceutical composition in combination with at least one other therapeutic agent; and a method of treating or preventing a viral infection comprising administering said anti-viral composition, immunogenic agent, vaccine or said pharmaceutical composition to an individual having, or suspected of having, a viral infection.
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CARDIFF CONSULTANTS LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Bland, Henry Alexander
Mandal, Soumen
Williams, Oliver Aneurin
Abstract
A filter element for filtering a fluid is described. The filter element comprises diamond particles fixed to a filter substrate. Also described is a method for the manufacture of the filter element and a filtration device comprising the filter element.
University College Cardiff Consultants Limited (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Medina, Agustin Valera
Abstract
System comprising a gas turbine engine fuel injection apparatus (11) arranged to deliver to a combustion chamber (9) of a gas turbine engine a first injection fluid comprising a first fuel and a second injection fluid comprising a second fuel. The apparatus is arranged to deliver the first and second injection fluids in a manner such that the first injection fluid is delivered in a first stream and the second injection fluid is delivered in a second stream. Further, such that there is a delivery zone (47) corresponding to a first location at which both the first and second streams have been delivered in which the first stream is substantially radially surrounded by the second stream.
F23R 3/34 - Feeding into different combustion zones
F23R 3/16 - Continuous combustion chambers using liquid or gaseous fuel characterised by the air-flow or gas-flow configuration with devices inside the flame tube or the combustion chamber to influence the air or gas flow
F23R 3/00 - Continuous combustion chambers using liquid or gaseous fuel
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CARDIFF CONSULTANTS LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Sewell, Andrew
Dolton, Garry
Abstract
There is provided inter alia an isolated anti-cancer T-cell receptor (TCR), or anti- cancer binding fragment thereof, that binds to a plurality of cancer polypeptide antigens or antigenic peptide fragments thereof wherein said cancer polypeptide antigens or antigenic peptide fragments thereof are distinct from each other and are presented at the cell surface of one or more than one type of cancer cell.
C07K 14/47 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from animalsPeptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from humans from vertebrates from mammals
University College Cardiff Consultants Ltd (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Reed, Simon
Dobbs, Felix
Van Eijk, Patrick
Abstract
The invention relates to a method for determining the number and nature of DNA double-strand breaks (DSBs) in a nucleic acid sample, ideally gDNA; a kit of parts for performing the aforesaid method including at least a plurality of oligonucleotides for ligating to said nucleic acid sample and providing at least a first hybridization site (RD1 SP or RD2 SP) to which at least one read sequencing primer can hybridise; and oligonucleotides for use in said kit and said method.
C12Q 1/6883 - Nucleic acid products used in the analysis of nucleic acids, e.g. primers or probes for diseases caused by alterations of genetic material
C12Q 1/6874 - Methods for sequencing involving nucleic acid arrays, e.g. sequencing by hybridisation [SBH]
C12Q 1/6806 - Preparing nucleic acids for analysis, e.g. for polymerase chain reaction [PCR] assay
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PROTACS FOR TARGETED DEGRADATION OF KAT2A AND KAT2B FOR THE TREATMENT OF CANCER
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CARDIFF CONSULTANTS LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Ward, Simon
Le Grand, Darren
Pennicott, Lewis
Abstract
The present invention relates to bifunctional compounds (PROTACs) of formula (I) that target the degradation of KAT2A and KAT2B, their manufacture, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds and the compounds for use as medicaments. The compounds of the invention are useful in the treatment of diseases and medical conditions associated with KAT2A and KAT2B, including, for example, cancer, autoimmune conditions, and inflammatory conditions.
The Secretary of State for Health (United Kingdom)
University College Cardiff Consultants Limited (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Hall, Judith
Szakmany, Tamas
Shah, Sanjoy
Kempsell, Karen
Ball, Graham
Abstract
There is provided a method for distinguishing between sepsis and systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) in a patient, comprising:
There is provided a method for distinguishing between sepsis and systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) in a patient, comprising:
(i) determining the amount of one or more biomarker for sepsis, and one or more biomarker for SIRS in a sample obtained from a patient, wherein the one or more biomarker for sepsis is selected from the group consisting of: ITGB3, ITGA2B, MYL9, LCN2, TREML1, LCN15, CMTM5, PPBP, and PF4; and the one or more biomarker for SIRS is selected from the group consisting of: PLA2G7, ARHGEF10L, MYCL, TGFBI, and GPR124,
There is provided a method for distinguishing between sepsis and systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) in a patient, comprising:
(i) determining the amount of one or more biomarker for sepsis, and one or more biomarker for SIRS in a sample obtained from a patient, wherein the one or more biomarker for sepsis is selected from the group consisting of: ITGB3, ITGA2B, MYL9, LCN2, TREML1, LCN15, CMTM5, PPBP, and PF4; and the one or more biomarker for SIRS is selected from the group consisting of: PLA2G7, ARHGEF10L, MYCL, TGFBI, and GPR124,
(ii) comparing the amount of the one or more biomarker for sepsis determined in said sample in (i) to a corresponding reference value representative of a healthy individual,
There is provided a method for distinguishing between sepsis and systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) in a patient, comprising:
(i) determining the amount of one or more biomarker for sepsis, and one or more biomarker for SIRS in a sample obtained from a patient, wherein the one or more biomarker for sepsis is selected from the group consisting of: ITGB3, ITGA2B, MYL9, LCN2, TREML1, LCN15, CMTM5, PPBP, and PF4; and the one or more biomarker for SIRS is selected from the group consisting of: PLA2G7, ARHGEF10L, MYCL, TGFBI, and GPR124,
(ii) comparing the amount of the one or more biomarker for sepsis determined in said sample in (i) to a corresponding reference value representative of a healthy individual,
(iii) comparing the amount of the one or more biomarker for SIRS determined in said sample in (i) to a corresponding reference value representative of a healthy individual;
There is provided a method for distinguishing between sepsis and systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) in a patient, comprising:
(i) determining the amount of one or more biomarker for sepsis, and one or more biomarker for SIRS in a sample obtained from a patient, wherein the one or more biomarker for sepsis is selected from the group consisting of: ITGB3, ITGA2B, MYL9, LCN2, TREML1, LCN15, CMTM5, PPBP, and PF4; and the one or more biomarker for SIRS is selected from the group consisting of: PLA2G7, ARHGEF10L, MYCL, TGFBI, and GPR124,
(ii) comparing the amount of the one or more biomarker for sepsis determined in said sample in (i) to a corresponding reference value representative of a healthy individual,
(iii) comparing the amount of the one or more biomarker for SIRS determined in said sample in (i) to a corresponding reference value representative of a healthy individual;
wherein the patient is diagnosed as having sepsis, when an increase is observed in the one or more biomarker for sepsis, and no increase is observed in the one or more biomarker for SIRS, in the sample obtained from the patient relative to the corresponding reference value; and
There is provided a method for distinguishing between sepsis and systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) in a patient, comprising:
(i) determining the amount of one or more biomarker for sepsis, and one or more biomarker for SIRS in a sample obtained from a patient, wherein the one or more biomarker for sepsis is selected from the group consisting of: ITGB3, ITGA2B, MYL9, LCN2, TREML1, LCN15, CMTM5, PPBP, and PF4; and the one or more biomarker for SIRS is selected from the group consisting of: PLA2G7, ARHGEF10L, MYCL, TGFBI, and GPR124,
(ii) comparing the amount of the one or more biomarker for sepsis determined in said sample in (i) to a corresponding reference value representative of a healthy individual,
(iii) comparing the amount of the one or more biomarker for SIRS determined in said sample in (i) to a corresponding reference value representative of a healthy individual;
wherein the patient is diagnosed as having sepsis, when an increase is observed in the one or more biomarker for sepsis, and no increase is observed in the one or more biomarker for SIRS, in the sample obtained from the patient relative to the corresponding reference value; and
wherein the patient is diagnosed as having SIRS, when an increase is observed in the one or more biomarker for SIRS, and no increase is observed in the one or more biomarker for sepsis, in the sample obtained from the patient relative to the corresponding reference value.
C12Q 1/6883 - Nucleic acid products used in the analysis of nucleic acids, e.g. primers or probes for diseases caused by alterations of genetic material
G01N 33/564 - ImmunoassayBiospecific binding assayMaterials therefor for pre-existing immune complex or autoimmune disease
cUNIVERSITY COLLEGE CARDIFF CONSULTANTS LTD (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Mahenthiralingam, Eshwar
Mullins, Alex James
Petrova, Yoana Danielova
Webster, Gordon
Abstract
ParaburkholderiaParaburkholderia cells comprising a heterologous biosynthetic gene cluster for producing an antimicrobial compound, compositions thereof, and their uses in methods of preventing, reducing or treating infection of a plant with a plant pathogen, and/or in improving plant growth.
University College Cardiff Consultants Ltd. (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Wu, Jianzhong
Long, Chao
Abstract
A method of controlling an electricity distribution network, wherein the electricity distribution network is a mesh network including a plurality of loads and there is a voltage-source converter connected to a point in the network. The method comprises, while using the voltage-source converter to try to hold the voltage magnitude constant at said point, establishing a record of how, at said point, the real power flowing between the network and the voltage-source converter varies with variation of the reactive power that the voltage-source converter causes to flow between itself and the network, using a reactive-power value, proportional to the sum of the reactive-power draws of the loads, in order to look up a real-power value from the record, and configuring the voltage-source converter to supply into the network at said point reactive and real power at said reactive- and real-power values, respectively.
H02J 3/16 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks for adjusting voltage in ac networks by changing a characteristic of the network load by adjustment of reactive power
H02J 3/46 - Controlling the sharing of output between the generators, converters, or transformers
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ELECTRIC STEEL WITH TENSION COATING LAYER, AND METHOD OF PRODUCING THE SAME
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CARDIFF CONSULTANTS LTD. (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Davies, Philip Rosser
Anderson, Philip Ian
Edwards, Lee Eric
Abstract
A method of producing a coated electrical steel is described. The method comprises: providing an electrical steel substrate; providing a coating composition, said coating composition comprising silica particles, metal phosphate, and a graphitic oxide; applying the coating composition to at least a portion of the electrical steel substrate; and subjecting the coating composition to at least one curing treatment to form a tension coating layer.
C21D 8/12 - Modifying the physical properties by deformation combined with, or followed by, heat treatment during manufacturing of articles with special electromagnetic properties
C23C 22/74 - Chemical surface treatment of metallic material by reaction of the surface with a reactive liquid, leaving reaction products of surface material in the coating, e.g. conversion coatings, passivation of metals characterised by the process for obtaining burned-in conversion coatings
H01F 1/18 - Magnets or magnetic bodies characterised by the magnetic materials thereforSelection of materials for their magnetic properties of inorganic materials characterised by their coercivity of soft-magnetic materials metals or alloys in the form of sheets with insulating coating
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CARDIFF CONSULTANTS LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Prior-Jones, Michael
Abstract
The present invention concerns a snow stake for measuring snow depth. This invention also concerns a method of manufacturing a snow stake for measuring snow depth. The snow stake comprises an elongate body and a strip of dual-purpose emitters/detectors mechanically attached to the elongate body. Each dual-purpose emitter/detector is configured to be able to both emit light and detect light. A control unit controls the dual-purpose emitters/detectors to emit light, or detect light and switch the function of the dual-purpose emitters/detectors over the course of a measurement process. Each of the dual-purpose emitters/detectors is an LED.
University College Cardiff Consultants Limited (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Kerkovich, Danielle
Waller-Evans, Helen
Lloyd-Evans, Emyr
Amawi, Abdallah
Lofti, Parisa
Sardiello, Marco
Abstract
The present invention relates to a product containing Miglustat alone, or to a combination product containing parenteral Trehalose and oral Miglustat, for treating lysosomal diseases such as the CLN3 disease.
A61K 31/445 - Non-condensed piperidines, e.g. piperocaine
A61K 31/7016 - Disaccharides, e.g. lactose, lactulose
A61P 25/28 - Drugs for disorders of the nervous system for treating neurodegenerative disorders of the central nervous system, e.g. nootropic agents, cognition enhancers, drugs for treating Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CARDIFF CONSULTANTS LIMITED (United Kingdom)
UNIVERSITY OF ULSTER (United Kingdom)
UCL BUSINESS LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Redmond, Anthony William
Mulholland, Pádraig Joseph
Anderson, Roger Sproule
Garway-Heath, David Fitzgerald
Abstract
The present invention is concerned with a method and an instrument for measuring visual field sensitivity wherein the method relies on measuring, across a subject's visual field, the subject's response to a fixed-luminance stimulus, the area of which is modulated on subsequent stimulation; and said instrument is adapted to emit, at one or more locations across a subject's visual field, a fixed-luminance stimulus whose area is modulated on subsequent stimulation and wherein the instrument is also adapted to record the subject's response to said fixed-luminance stimulus by comparing the subject's response with the response in an age-matched normal group or by comparing the response to a prior determined baseline in order to identify any change in visual field sensitivity.
A61B 3/024 - Subjective types, i.e. testing apparatus requiring the active assistance of the patient for determining the visual field, e.g. perimeter types
University College Cardiff Consultants Limited (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Birchall, James
Coulman, Sion
Gualeni, Benedetta
Bishop, Oliver
Smart, Nicholas
Stauber, Isabelle
Abstract
The invention concerns a device for introducing microneedles into the skin of a subject; and a method for inserting microneedles into the skin of a subject comprising use of said device.
University College Cardiff Consultants Limited (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Theobald, Peter Simon
Elfekky, Mohamed Mahmoud
Abstract
The invention concerns a device for use in ligament surgery to locate the best graft attachment site, including parts thereof; a kit of parts for use in ligament surgery; and a method for performing ligament surgery.
A61B 17/06 - NeedlesHolders or packages for needles or suture materials
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories specially adapted for surgery or diagnosis and not covered by any of the groups , e.g. for luxation treatment or for protecting wound edges
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CARDIFF CONSULTANTS LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Sewell, Andrew
Dolton, Garry
Crowther, Michael Douglas
Abstract
The present disclosure relates inter alia to a new T-cell receptor (TCR), an immune cell, particularly a T-cell expressing said TCR; a vector encoding said TCR; a soluble version of said TCR; a pharmaceutical composition or bispecific comprising said TCR, and a method of treating cancer using said TCR, said cell, said vector, said pharmaceutical composition or bispecific comprising said TCR.
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CARDIFF CONSULTANTS LTD (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Brambilla, Riccardo
Fasano, Stefania
Indrigo, Marzia
Papale, Alessandro
Abstract
Inhibitors of MAPK3 (ERK1 MAP kinase), in particular to polypeptides having the ability to stimulate the global ERK signalling pathway in the brain and their use as neuroprotective and/or cognitive enhancing agents, are disclosed. Related polynucleotides, vectors, host cells and pharmaceutical compositions able to inhibit MAPK3, causing the stimulation of the global ERK signalling pathway, are also disclosed. Additionally, use of the afore inhibitors or stimulators in the treatment of neurodegenerative or neuropsychiatric disorders and cognitive impairment is also disclosed.
A61K 45/06 - Mixtures of active ingredients without chemical characterisation, e.g. antiphlogistics and cardiaca
A61P 25/28 - Drugs for disorders of the nervous system for treating neurodegenerative disorders of the central nervous system, e.g. nootropic agents, cognition enhancers, drugs for treating Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CARDIFF CONSULTANTS LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Hardinge, Patrick
Murray, James
Abstract
The invention relates to a self-hybridising primer for use in a nucleic acid detection assay, typically involving amplification of the target nucleic acid; a method for detecting nucleic acid in a sample using said primer and a kit of parts for performing the aforesaid method including at least one and ideally a plurality of said primers.
University College Cardiff Consultants Limited (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Ward, Simon
Beswick, Paul
Pennicott, Lewis
Reuillon, Tristan
Chuckowree, Irina
Villalonga-Barber, Carolina
Porter, Roderick Alan
Abstract
The invention provides compounds of the formula (I): (I) wherein A1, A2, R2, R4, B1, B2, X, X1, n, a and b are as defined are defined in the specification, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds and the compounds for use as medicaments. The compounds potentiate AMPA receptor function and are expected to be useful in the treatment of central nervous system disorders, for example in the treatment of depressive disorders, mood disorders and cognitive dysfunction associated with neuropsychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia.
The invention provides compounds of the formula (I): (I) wherein A1, A2, R2, R4, B1, B2, X, X1, n, a and b are as defined are defined in the specification, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds and the compounds for use as medicaments. The compounds potentiate AMPA receptor function and are expected to be useful in the treatment of central nervous system disorders, for example in the treatment of depressive disorders, mood disorders and cognitive dysfunction associated with neuropsychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia.
A61K 31/4439 - Non-condensed pyridinesHydrogenated derivatives thereof containing further heterocyclic ring systems containing a five-membered ring with nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. omeprazole
A61P 25/28 - Drugs for disorders of the nervous system for treating neurodegenerative disorders of the central nervous system, e.g. nootropic agents, cognition enhancers, drugs for treating Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia
A61P 25/18 - Antipsychotics, i.e. neurolepticsDrugs for mania or schizophrenia
A61K 31/444 - Non-condensed pyridinesHydrogenated derivatives thereof containing further heterocyclic ring systems containing a six-membered ring with nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. amrinone
A61K 31/506 - PyrimidinesHydrogenated pyrimidines, e.g. trimethoprim not condensed and containing further heterocyclic rings
A61K 31/5377 - 1,4-Oxazines, e.g. morpholine not condensed and containing further heterocyclic rings, e.g. timolol
A61K 31/553 - Heterocyclic compounds having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. guanethidine or rifamycins having seven-membered rings, e.g. azelastine, pentylenetetrazole having at least one nitrogen and at least one oxygen as ring hetero atoms, e.g. loxapine, staurosporine
A61K 45/06 - Mixtures of active ingredients without chemical characterisation, e.g. antiphlogistics and cardiaca
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C07D 401/14 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, having nitrogen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, at least one ring being a six-membered ring with only one nitrogen atom containing three or more hetero rings
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C07D 413/10 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, at least one ring having nitrogen and oxygen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms containing two hetero rings linked by a carbon chain containing aromatic rings
University College Cardiff Consultants Ltd (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Morgan, Bryan Paul
Zelek, Wioleta Milena
Abstract
An antibody or antibody fragment that binds to complement protein C7 in isolation or as part of a protein complex and the various uses, for example for the treatment of a disease associated with the dysregulation of complement in a subject.
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CARDIFF CONSULTANTS LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Ward, Simon
Atack, John
Ashall-Kelly, Alexander
Baldwin, Alex
Foley, David
Jones, Heulyn
Yu, Wai Leung
Brand, Stephen
Natarajan, Srinivasan
Abstract
The present invention provides compounds of formula (I), as well as pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof: wherein X1, X2, X3, R3, Ring A and Ring B are as described herein. The compounds have affinity for ?5-subunit-containing GABAA receptors. The invention further provides the manufacture of the compounds of formula (I), pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds and their use as medicaments for the treatment of diseases and disorders associated with ?5-GABAA receptors, including depression and cognitive impairment, for example, congintive impairment associated with a psychotic disorder such as schizophrenia.
A61K 31/4439 - Non-condensed pyridinesHydrogenated derivatives thereof containing further heterocyclic ring systems containing a five-membered ring with nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. omeprazole
A61P 25/28 - Drugs for disorders of the nervous system for treating neurodegenerative disorders of the central nervous system, e.g. nootropic agents, cognition enhancers, drugs for treating Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia
C07D 401/14 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, having nitrogen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, at least one ring being a six-membered ring with only one nitrogen atom containing three or more hetero rings
C07D 403/12 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, having nitrogen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, not provided for by group containing two hetero rings linked by a chain containing hetero atoms as chain links
C07D 413/12 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, at least one ring having nitrogen and oxygen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms containing two hetero rings linked by a chain containing hetero atoms as chain links
C07D 413/14 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, at least one ring having nitrogen and oxygen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms containing three or more hetero rings
C07D 417/14 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, at least one ring having nitrogen and sulfur atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, not provided for by group containing three or more hetero rings
C07D 491/048 - Ortho-condensed systems with only one oxygen atom as ring hetero atom in the oxygen-containing ring the oxygen-containing ring being five-membered
C07D 491/056 - Ortho-condensed systems with two or more oxygen atoms as ring hetero atoms in the oxygen-containing ring
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CARDIFF CONSULTANTS LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Ward, Simon
Atack, John
Ashall-Kelly, Alexander
Baldwin, Alex
Foley, David
Jones, Heulyn
Yu, Wai Leung
Brand, Stephen
Natarajan, Srinivasan
Abstract
The present invention provides compounds of formula (I), as well as pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof: wherein X1, X2, X3, R3AAA receptors, including depression and cognitive impairment, for example, congintive impairment associated with a psychotic disorder such as schizophrenia.
C07D 401/14 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, having nitrogen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, at least one ring being a six-membered ring with only one nitrogen atom containing three or more hetero rings
C07D 403/12 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, having nitrogen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, not provided for by group containing two hetero rings linked by a chain containing hetero atoms as chain links
C07D 413/12 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, at least one ring having nitrogen and oxygen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms containing two hetero rings linked by a chain containing hetero atoms as chain links
A61P 25/28 - Drugs for disorders of the nervous system for treating neurodegenerative disorders of the central nervous system, e.g. nootropic agents, cognition enhancers, drugs for treating Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia
C07D 413/14 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, at least one ring having nitrogen and oxygen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms containing three or more hetero rings
C07D 417/14 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, at least one ring having nitrogen and sulfur atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, not provided for by group containing three or more hetero rings
C07D 491/048 - Ortho-condensed systems with only one oxygen atom as ring hetero atom in the oxygen-containing ring the oxygen-containing ring being five-membered
C07D 491/056 - Ortho-condensed systems with two or more oxygen atoms as ring hetero atoms in the oxygen-containing ring
A61K 31/4439 - Non-condensed pyridinesHydrogenated derivatives thereof containing further heterocyclic ring systems containing a five-membered ring with nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. omeprazole
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CARDIFF CONSULTANTS LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Parker, Alan
Davies, James
Bates, Emily
Abstract
The invention concerns a modified low seroprevalence adenovirus; a pharmaceutical composition comprising same; and a method of treating cancer using same.
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CARDIFF CONSULTANTS LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Parker, Alan
Davies, James
Bates, Emily
Abstract
The invention concerns a modified low seroprevalence adenovirus; a pharmaceutical composition comprising same; and a method of treating cancer using same.
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CARDIFF CONSULTANTS LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Purcell, Frederick
Pullin, Rhys
Abstract
A method of non-destructive testing using Lamb waves. The method is suitable for obtaining an indication of the thickness of a structure, such as a structure comprising a composite material. The method comprises the following steps: subjecting a structure (106) to excitation so as to generate Lamb waves within a region of interest (104) within the structure, wherein the excitation is multi-frequency excitation and generates a steady-state response within the region of interest; obtaining a set of spatial domain wavefield data which defines a velocity response of a surface of the structure at a plurality of sample locations within the region of interest; transforming the spatial domain wavefield data to the frequency domain to obtain a set of frequency domain wavefield data; using the set of frequency domain wavefield data to determine a frequency-wavenumber relationship for antisymmetric mode Lamb waves generated in the region of interest; calculating a plurality of mode filters using the frequency-wavenumber relationship so determined; and using each of the mode filters so calculated to obtain an indication of the thickness of the structure at the sample points. There is also provided a non-destructive testing apparatus (100).
University College Cardiff Consultants Limited (United Kingdom)
Aberystwyth University (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Brancale, Andrea
Padalino, Gilda
Hoffman, Karl
Abstract
A compound of formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof, for use in the treatment of a patient infected with pathogenic organisms; wherein X and Y are each independently selected from C, N, O and S, provided at least one of X and Y is N, O or S; wherein R1 and R2 are each independently selected from an optionally substituted C1-C8 alkyl, C1-C8 alkenyl, aryl, heteroaryl or alkylaryl group; and wherein Z is selected from H, —CN, —NO2, —NR3R4, —NR5(CO)R6; C1-C4 alkyl, C1-C4 alkoxy, —(CO)WR12, hydroxy, amino, thiol, chloro, fluoro, CF3, CHF2 or CH2F groups. The compounds may be effective in treating patients/animals infected with parasites selected from Schistosoma, Haemonchus, Eimeria, Echinococcus, Dirofilaria, Fasciola or Plasmodium parasites. Additionally or alternatively, the compounds of formula (I) may be effective in treating patients infected with pathogenic bacteria selected from S. aureus, MRSA and Enterococcus faecalis.
C07D 241/44 - Benzopyrazines with hetero atoms or with carbon atoms having three bonds to hetero atoms with at the most one bond to halogen, e.g. ester or nitrile radicals, directly attached to carbon atoms of the hetero ring
C07D 405/12 - Heterocyclic compounds containing both one or more hetero rings having oxygen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, and one or more rings having nitrogen as the only ring hetero atom containing two hetero rings linked by a chain containing hetero atoms as chain links
A61K 45/06 - Mixtures of active ingredients without chemical characterisation, e.g. antiphlogistics and cardiaca
University College Cardiff Consultants Limited (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Benedikt, Johannes
Mansel, Robert Edward
Jiang, Wen Guo
Martin, Tracey Amanda
Young, Philippa
Abstract
The present disclosure provides a medical device (100) for inducing cell death in cancer cells. The device comprises a signal generator (102) arranged to generate a pulsed electrical signal, and a transmitter (116) arranged to receive the pulsed electrical signal and generate, in response to the electrical signal, an electric field in a treatment volume. The device (100) is arranged such that the pulsed electrical signal received by the transmitter (116) has a pulse width of 0.1 microsecond to 1 millisecond, and a signal frequency of 10 Megahertz to 20 Gigahertz. The present disclosure also provides a method of inducing cell death. The method comprising a step of generating, using a transmitter (116), a pulsed time varying electric field in a treatment volume comprising a volume of cells to be treated. The electric field has a pulse width of 0.1 microsecond to 1 millisecond, and a signal frequency of 10 Megahertz to 20 Gigahertz.
A61B 18/18 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body by applying electromagnetic radiation, e.g. microwaves
A61N 1/36 - Applying electric currents by contact electrodes alternating or intermittent currents for stimulation, e.g. heart pace-makers
A61N 1/40 - Applying electric fields by inductive or capacitive coupling
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CARDIFF CONSULTANTS LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Stanton, Richard
Wang, Edward Chung Yern
Abstract
The invention relates to an anti-viral composition comprising at least one, and ideally a plurality of, monoclonal antibodies, or fragments thereof; an immunogenic agent, vaccine or pharmaceutical composition comprising the afore anti-viral composition; said anti-viral composition, immunogenic agent, vaccine or said pharmaceutical composition for use in the treatment of or prevention of a viral infection; use of said anti-viral composition in the manufacture of a medicament to treat or prevent a viral infection; a combination therapeutic for use in the treatment or prevention of a viral infection comprising said anti-viral composition, immunogenic agent, vaccine or pharmaceutical composition in combination with at least one other therapeutic agent; and a method of treating or preventing a viral infection comprising administering said anti-viral composition, immunogenic agent, vaccine or said pharmaceutical composition to an individual having, or suspected of having, a viral infection.
University College Cardiff Consultants Limited (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Yang, Xin
Abstract
The invention concerns a novel acoustofluidic device to separate acoustically active particles from fluids comprising a novel device arrangement for improved acoustic pressure and particle velocity; and a method of separating particles from a fluid comprising use of same.
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B06B 1/06 - Processes or apparatus for generating mechanical vibrations of infrasonic, sonic or ultrasonic frequency making use of electrical energy operating with piezoelectric effect or with electrostriction
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CARDIFF CONSULTANTS LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Medina, Agustin Valera
Abstract
System comprising a gas turbine engine fuel injection apparatus (11) arranged to deliver to a combustion chamber (9) of a gas turbine engine a first injection fluid comprising a first fuel and a second injection fluid comprising a second fuel. The apparatus is arranged to deliver the first and second injection fluids in a manner such that the first injection fluid is delivered in a first stream and the second injection fluid is delivered in a second stream. Further, such that there is a delivery zone (47) corresponding to a first location at which both the first and second streams have been delivered in which the first stream is substantially radially surrounded by the second stream.
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CARDIFF CONSULTANTS LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Prior-Jones, Michael
Abstract
The present invention concerns a snow stake for measuring snow depth. This invention also concerns a method of manufacturing a snow stake for measuring snow depth. The snow stake comprises an elongate body and a strip of dual-purpose emitters/detectors mechanically attached to the elongate body. Each dual-purpose emitter/detector is configured to be able to both emit light and detect light. A control unit controls the dual-purpose emitters/detectors to emit light, or detect light and switch the function of the dual-purpose emitters/detectors over the course of a measurement process. Each of the dual-purpose emitters/detectors is an LED.
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CARDIFF CONSULTANTS LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Prior-Jones, Michael
Abstract
The present invention concerns a snow stake for measuring snow depth. This invention also concerns a method of manufacturing a snow stake for measuring snow depth. The snow stake comprises an elongate body and a strip of dual-purpose emitters/detectors mechanically attached to the elongate body. Each dual-purpose emitter/detector is configured to be able to both emit light and detect light. A control unit controls the dual-purpose emitters/detectors to emit light, or detect light and switch the function of the dual-purpose emitters/detectors over the course of a measurement process. Each of the dual-purpose emitters/detectors is an LED.
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CARDIFF CONSULTANTS LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Maramai, Samuele
Mazzacani, Alessandro
Paradowski, Michael
Ward, Simon
Abstract
The present invention provides compounds of formula (I), as well as pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein X1, L1, R1, R2, R3, R4AAA receptors, including, for example anxiety disorders.
A61K 31/4375 - Heterocyclic compounds having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. guanethidine or rifamycins having six-membered rings with one nitrogen as the only ring hetero atom ortho- or peri-condensed with heterocyclic ring systems the heterocyclic ring system containing a six-membered ring having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. quinolizines, naphthyridines, berberine, vincamine
C07D 401/12 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, having nitrogen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, at least one ring being a six-membered ring with only one nitrogen atom containing two hetero rings linked by a chain containing hetero atoms as chain links
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CARDIFF CONSULTANTS LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Maramai, Samuele
Mazzacani, Alessandro
Paradowski, Michael
Ward, Simon
Abstract
The present invention provides compounds of formula (I), as well as pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein X1, L1, R1, R2, R3, R4, Ring A, n and p are as described herein. The compounds of the present invention have affinity for ?2- and/or ?3-subunit-5 containing GABAA receptors. The present invention further provides the manufacture of the compounds of formula (I), pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds and their use as medicaments for the treatment of diseases and disorders associated with ?2- and/or ?3-GABAA receptors, including, for example anxiety disorders.
A61K 31/444 - Non-condensed pyridinesHydrogenated derivatives thereof containing further heterocyclic ring systems containing a six-membered ring with nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. amrinone
A61K 31/4709 - Non-condensed quinolines containing further heterocyclic rings
A61K 31/496 - Non-condensed piperazines containing further heterocyclic rings, e.g. rifampin, thiothixene or sparfloxacin
A61K 31/497 - Non-condensed pyrazines containing further heterocyclic rings
A61K 31/501 - PyridazinesHydrogenated pyridazines not condensed and containing further heterocyclic rings
A61K 31/506 - PyrimidinesHydrogenated pyrimidines, e.g. trimethoprim not condensed and containing further heterocyclic rings
A61P 25/00 - Drugs for disorders of the nervous system
C07D 215/54 - Carbon atoms having three bonds to hetero atoms with at the most one bond to halogen attached in position 3
C07D 401/04 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, having nitrogen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, at least one ring being a six-membered ring with only one nitrogen atom containing two hetero rings directly linked by a ring-member-to-ring- member bond
C07D 401/10 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, having nitrogen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, at least one ring being a six-membered ring with only one nitrogen atom containing two hetero rings linked by a carbon chain containing aromatic rings
C07D 401/12 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, having nitrogen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, at least one ring being a six-membered ring with only one nitrogen atom containing two hetero rings linked by a chain containing hetero atoms as chain links
C07D 401/14 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, having nitrogen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, at least one ring being a six-membered ring with only one nitrogen atom containing three or more hetero rings
C07D 405/04 - Heterocyclic compounds containing both one or more hetero rings having oxygen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, and one or more rings having nitrogen as the only ring hetero atom containing two hetero rings directly linked by a ring-member-to-ring- member bond
C07D 405/12 - Heterocyclic compounds containing both one or more hetero rings having oxygen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, and one or more rings having nitrogen as the only ring hetero atom containing two hetero rings linked by a chain containing hetero atoms as chain links
C07D 413/12 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, at least one ring having nitrogen and oxygen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms containing two hetero rings linked by a chain containing hetero atoms as chain links
C07D 417/12 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, at least one ring having nitrogen and sulfur atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, not provided for by group containing two hetero rings linked by a chain containing hetero atoms as chain links
The invention relates to a method for determining the number and nature of DNA double-strand breaks (DSBs) in a nucleic acid sample, ideally gDNA; a kit of parts for performing the aforesaid method including at least a plurality of oligonucleotides for ligating to said nucleic acid sample and providing at least a first hybridization site (RD1 SP or RD2 SP) to which at least one read sequencing primer can hybridise; and oligonucleotides for use in said kit and said method.
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CARDIFF CONSULTANTS LTD (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Reed, Simon
Dobbs, Felix
Van Eijk, Patrick
Abstract
The invention relates to a method for determining the number and nature of DNA double-strand breaks (DSBs) in a nucleic acid sample, ideally gDNA; a kit of parts for performing the aforesaid method including at least a plurality of oligonucleotides for ligating to said nucleic acid sample and providing at least a first hybridization site (RD1 SP or RD2 SP) to which at least one read sequencing primer can hybridise; and oligonucleotides for use in said kit and said method.
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CARDIFF CONSULTANTS LIMITED (United Kingdom)
BEYOND BATTEN DISEASE FOUNDATION (USA)
Inventor
Kerkovich, Danielle
Waller-Evans, Helen
Lloyd-Evans, Emyr
Amawi, Abdallah
Lofti, Parisa
Sardiello, Marco
Abstract
The present invention relates to a product containing Miglustat alone, or to a combination product containing parenteral Trehalose and oral Miglustat, for treating lysosomal diseases such as the CLN3 disease.
A61P 25/28 - Drugs for disorders of the nervous system for treating neurodegenerative disorders of the central nervous system, e.g. nootropic agents, cognition enhancers, drugs for treating Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia
49.
MIGLUSTAT ALONE OR IN COMBINATION WITH TREHALOSE FOR THE TREATMENT OF A|LYSOSOMAL STORAGE DISORDER
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CARDIFF CONSULTANTS LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Kerkovich, Danielle
Waller-Evans, Helen
Lloyd-Evans, Emyr
Amawi, Abdallah
Lofti, Parisa
Sardiello, Marco
Abstract
The present invention relates to a product containing Miglustat alone, or to a combination product containing parenteral Trehalose and oral Miglustat, for treating lysosomal diseases such as the CLN3 disease.
A61P 25/28 - Drugs for disorders of the nervous system for treating neurodegenerative disorders of the central nervous system, e.g. nootropic agents, cognition enhancers, drugs for treating Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia
50.
2-BENZOYLAMINOBENZAMIDE DERIVATIVES AS BCL-3 INHIBITORS
University College Cardiff Consultants Limited (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Westwell, Andrew David
Brancale, Andrea
Clarkson, Richard William Ernest
Soukupova, Jitka
Abstract
The invention relates to a compound of general formula (I):
The invention relates to a compound of general formula (I):
The invention relates to a compound of general formula (I):
wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, Q, m and n are as defined herein. The compounds are inhibitors of Bcl3 and are useful for the treatment of cancer, particularly metastatic cancer.
C07D 295/13 - Heterocyclic compounds containing polymethylene-imine rings with at least five ring members, 3-azabicyclo [3.2.2] nonane, piperazine, morpholine or thiomorpholine rings, having only hydrogen atoms directly attached to the ring carbon atoms with substituted hydrocarbon radicals attached to ring nitrogen atoms substituted by singly or doubly bound nitrogen atoms with the ring nitrogen atoms and the substituent nitrogen atoms attached to the same carbon chain, which is not interrupted by carbocyclic rings to an acyclic saturated chain
A61K 31/495 - Heterocyclic compounds having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. guanethidine or rifamycins having six-membered rings with two nitrogen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, e.g. piperazine
A61K 31/40 - Heterocyclic compounds having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. guanethidine or rifamycins having five-membered rings with one nitrogen as the only ring hetero atom, e.g. sulpiride, succinimide, tolmetin, buflomedil
A61K 31/4453 - Non-condensed piperidines, e.g. piperocaine only substituted in position 1, e.g. propipocaine, diperodon
A61K 31/4402 - Non-condensed pyridinesHydrogenated derivatives thereof only substituted in position 2, e.g. pheniramine, bisacodyl
A61K 31/167 - Amides, e.g. hydroxamic acids having aromatic rings, e.g. colchicine, atenolol, progabide having the nitrogen atom of a carboxamide group directly attached to the aromatic ring, e.g. lidocaine, paracetamol
C07C 237/42 - Carboxylic acid amides, the carbon skeleton of the acid part being further substituted by amino groups having the carbon atom of at least one of the carboxamide groups bound to a carbon atom of a non-condensed six-membered aromatic ring of the carbon skeleton having nitrogen atoms of amino groups bound to the carbon skeleton of the acid part, further acylated
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CARDIFF CONSULTANTS LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Birchall, James
Coulman, Sion
Gualeni, Benedetta
Bishop, Oliver
Smart, Nicholas
Stauber, Isabelle
Abstract
A device (1) for introducing microneedles (4) into the skin of a subject; and a method for inserting microneedles into the skin of a subject comprising use of said device.
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CARDIFF CONSULTANTS LTD (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Ward, Benjamin David
Ould, Darren Michael Charles
Bahili, Mohammed Ahmed Abed
Abstract
Compounds can be used as catalysts, particularly in ring-opening polymerization reactions, including ring-opening co-polymerization (ROCOP) reactions, or in isocyanate trimerization reactions. The compounds have the formula L-M-Xn, where L is a pyridyl-bis(iminophenolate) ligand, M is a metal ion, X is a co-ligand to balance the charge of the compound, and n is an integer from 0 to 7. The compounds can be prepared by base condensation of a pyridyl-diamine compound with an aldehyde or ketone.
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CARDIFF CONSULTANTS LTD (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Wu, Jianzhong
Long, Chao
Abstract
A method of controlling an electricity distribution network, wherein the electricity distribution network is a mesh network including a plurality of loads and there is a voltage- source converter connected to a point in the network. The method comprises, while using the voltage-source converter to try to hold the voltage magnitude constant at said point, establishing a record of how, at said point, the real power flowing between the network and the voltage-source converter varies with variation of the reactive power that the voltage-source converter causes to flow between itself and the network, using a reactive- power value, proportional to the sum of the reactive-power draws of the loads, in order to look up a real-power value from the record, and configuring the voltage-source converter to supply into the network at said point reactive and real power at said reactive- and real- power values, respectively.
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CARDIFF CONSULTANTS LTD (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Wu, Jianzhong
Aithal, Avinash
Abstract
An SOP for connection to a first feeder in an electricity distribution network, the SOP being configured to, when a feeder connected to the SOP is faulty, apply a diagnostic voltage to the feeder and make current and voltage measurements at the connection of the SOP to the feeder while the diagnostic voltage is being applied.
University College Cardiff Consultants Ltd. (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Sewell, Andrew
Dolton, Garry
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to a new anti-cancer peptide; a vector encoding same; a pharmaceutical composition or immunogenic agent or bispecific or vaccine comprising said anti-cancer peptide; use of said anti-cancer peptide, vector, pharmaceutical composition, immunogenic agent, bispecific or vaccine to treat cancer; a method of treating cancer using said anti-cancer peptide, vector, pharmaceutical composition, immunogenic agent, bispecific or vaccine; and a combination therapeutic for the treatment of cancer comprising said anti-cancer peptide, vector, pharmaceutical composition, immunogenic agent, bispecific or vaccine.
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CARDIFF CONSULTANTS LTD (United Kingdom)
UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Mehellou, Youcef
Willcox, Benjamin
Abstract
The invention relates to a compound of General Formula (I): wherein R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are as defined herein. Compounds and compositions comprising the same exhibit high serum stability and potent activation of the γδ T-cell immune response, so are suitable for use in immunotherapy. The invention also relates to methods of immunotherapy using the compounds of General Formula (I).
The invention relates to a compound of General Formula (I): wherein R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are as defined herein. Compounds and compositions comprising the same exhibit high serum stability and potent activation of the γδ T-cell immune response, so are suitable for use in immunotherapy. The invention also relates to methods of immunotherapy using the compounds of General Formula (I).
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CARDIFF CONSULTANTS LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Bland, Henry Alexander
Mandal, Soumen
Williams, Oliver Aneurin
Abstract
A filter element for filtering a fluid is described. The filter element comprises diamond particles fixed to a filter substrate. Also described is a method for the manufacture of the filter element and a filtration device comprising the filter element.
B01D 69/02 - Semi-permeable membranes for separation processes or apparatus characterised by their form, structure or propertiesManufacturing processes specially adapted therefor characterised by their properties
University College Cardiff Consultants Ltd. (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Sewell, Andrew
Dolton, Garry
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to a new T-cell receptor (TCR), in particular at least one complementarity-determining region (CDR) thereof; a T-cell expressing said TCR; a clone expressing said TCR; a vector encoding said TCR; a soluble version of said TCR; a pharmaceutical composition or bispecific comprising said TCR, said cell, said clone or said vector; use of said TCR or said cell or said clone or said vector or said pharmaceutical composition or bispecific to treat cancer; and a method of treating cancer using said TCR, said cell, said clone, said vector, said pharmaceutical composition or bispecific comprising said TCR.
University College Cardiff Consultants Limited (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Ward, Simon
Beswick, Paul
Pennicott, Lewis
Reuillon, Tristan
Abstract
2 are defined in the specification, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds and the compounds for use as medicaments. The compounds potentiate AMPA receptor function and are expected to be useful in the treatment of central nervous system disorders, for example in the treatment of depressive disorders, mood disorders and cognitive dysfunction associated with neuropsychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia.
C07D 403/10 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, having nitrogen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, not provided for by group containing two hetero rings linked by a carbon chain containing aromatic rings
A61K 31/4155 - 1,2-Diazoles not condensed and containing further heterocyclic rings
A61K 45/06 - Mixtures of active ingredients without chemical characterisation, e.g. antiphlogistics and cardiaca
University College Cardiff Consultants Limited (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Ward, Simon
Beswick, Paul
Pennicott, Lewis
Reuillon, Tristan
Chuckowree, Irina
Villalonga-Barber, Carolina
Porter, Roderick Alan
Abstract
1, n, a and b are as defined are defined in the specification, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds and the compounds for use as medicaments. The compounds potentiate AMPA receptor function and are expected to be useful in the treatment of central nervous system disorders, for example in the treatment of depressive disorders, mood disorders and cognitive dysfunction associated with neuropsychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia.
A61P 25/28 - Drugs for disorders of the nervous system for treating neurodegenerative disorders of the central nervous system, e.g. nootropic agents, cognition enhancers, drugs for treating Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia
A61K 31/4439 - Non-condensed pyridinesHydrogenated derivatives thereof containing further heterocyclic ring systems containing a five-membered ring with nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. omeprazole
A61P 25/18 - Antipsychotics, i.e. neurolepticsDrugs for mania or schizophrenia
A61K 31/444 - Non-condensed pyridinesHydrogenated derivatives thereof containing further heterocyclic ring systems containing a six-membered ring with nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. amrinone
A61K 31/506 - PyrimidinesHydrogenated pyrimidines, e.g. trimethoprim not condensed and containing further heterocyclic rings
A61K 31/5377 - 1,4-Oxazines, e.g. morpholine not condensed and containing further heterocyclic rings, e.g. timolol
A61K 31/553 - Heterocyclic compounds having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. guanethidine or rifamycins having seven-membered rings, e.g. azelastine, pentylenetetrazole having at least one nitrogen and at least one oxygen as ring hetero atoms, e.g. loxapine, staurosporine
A61K 45/06 - Mixtures of active ingredients without chemical characterisation, e.g. antiphlogistics and cardiaca
C07D 401/10 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, having nitrogen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, at least one ring being a six-membered ring with only one nitrogen atom containing two hetero rings linked by a carbon chain containing aromatic rings
C07D 401/14 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, having nitrogen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, at least one ring being a six-membered ring with only one nitrogen atom containing three or more hetero rings
C07D 403/10 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, having nitrogen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, not provided for by group containing two hetero rings linked by a carbon chain containing aromatic rings
C07D 413/10 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, at least one ring having nitrogen and oxygen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms containing two hetero rings linked by a carbon chain containing aromatic rings
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CARDIFF CONSULTANTS LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Theobald, Peter Simon
Elfekky, Mohamed Mahmoud
Abstract
The invention concerns a device (1, 2, 3, 4) for use in ligament surgery to locate the best graft attachment site, including parts thereof; a kit of parts for use in ligament surgery; and a method for performing ligament surgery.
A61B 17/04 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for closing wounds or holding wounds closedAccessories for use therewith for suturing woundsHolders or packages for needles or suture materials
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CARDIFF CONSULTANTS LTD (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Parker, Alan
Uusi-Kerttula, Hanni
Abstract
The invention concerns a modified oncolytic adenovirus of serotype Ad5; a pharmaceutical composition comprising same; and a method of treating cancer using same wherein said modified adenovirus comprises at least one point mutation(s) in the hexon hypervariable region 7 (HVR7 mutation) to prevent virus binding with coagulation factor 10 (FX); at least one point mutation(s) in the fiber knob region AB loop (KO1 mutation) to prevent virus binding with the coxsackie and adenovirus receptor (CAR); and at least one point mutation(s) in the penton integrin binding motif Arg-Gly-Asp (RGD) to prevent virus binding with αVβ3/αVβ5 integrin.
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CARDIFF CONSULTANTS LTD (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Morgan, Bryan Paul
Zelek, Wioleta Milena
Abstract
An antibody or antibody fragment that binds to complement protein C7 in isolation or as part of a protein complex and the various uses, for example for the treatment of a disease associated with the dysregulation of complement in a subject.
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CARDIFF CONSULTANTS LTD (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Morgan, Bryan Paul
Zelek, Wioleta Milena
Abstract
An antibody or antibody fragment that binds to complement protein C7 in isolation or as part of a protein complex and the various uses, for example for the treatment of a disease associated with the dysregulation of complement in a subject.
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CARDIFF CONSULTANTS LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Brancale, Andrea
Padalino, Gilda
Hoffmann, Karl
Abstract
A compound of formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof, for use in the treatment of a patient infected with pathogenic organisms; wherein X and Y are each independently selected from C, N, O and S, provided at least one of X and Y is N, O or S; wherein R1and R2181822, -NR3R4, -NR5(CO)R614144 alkoxy, -(CO)WR12322Schistosoma, Haemonchus, Eimeria, Echinococcus, Dirofilaria, FasciolaPlasmodiumS. aureusEnterococcus faecalis.Enterococcus faecalis.
C07D 241/44 - Benzopyrazines with hetero atoms or with carbon atoms having three bonds to hetero atoms with at the most one bond to halogen, e.g. ester or nitrile radicals, directly attached to carbon atoms of the hetero ring
66.
ANTI-MITOTIC COMPOSITION COMPRISING ANTIBODIES AGAINST ZIP6 AND/OR ZIP10
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CARDIFF CONSULTANTS LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Taylor, Kathryn
Abstract
The invention relates to an anti-mitotic agent comprising at least one antibody, or an epitope thereof, that selectively binds the extracellular domain of at least one ZIP (Zrt, Irt-like Proteins) transporter protein to inhibit its function, specifically mitosis; a composition comprising same; and the use of said anti-mitotic agent or composition to treat a hyper proliferative disorder including cancer.
C07K 16/28 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies against material from animals or humans against receptors, cell surface antigens or cell surface determinants
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CARDIFF CONSULTANTS LTD (United Kingdom)
CARDIFF METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Hall, Judith
Gill, Stephen
Loudon, Gareth
Watkins, Clara
Abstract
The invention concerns a brace, ideally disposable, formed from a blank and, particularly but not exclusively, a neck or limb brace wherein the brace is contoured to fit about a wearer and comprises at least one, or a series of, crease line(s) that mirror(s) the contour of at least one edge of said brace and spaced from same by a selected amount whereby said edge can be folded or torn along at least one selected crease line to fit a wearer.
University College Cardiff Consultants Ltd. (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Sewell, Andrew
Dolton, Garry
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to a new T-cell receptor (TCR), in particular at least one complementarity-determining region (CDR) thereof; a T-cell expressing said TCR; a clone expressing said TCR; a vector encoding said TCR; a soluble version of said TCR; a pharmaceutical composition or bispecific comprising said TCR, said cell, said clone or said vector; use of said TCR or said cell or said clone or said vector or said pharmaceutical composition or bispecific to treat cancer; and a method of treating cancer using said TCR, said cell, said clone, said vector, said pharmaceutical composition or bispecific comprising said TCR.
University College Cardiff Consultants Ltd (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Brambilla, Riccardo
Fasano, Stefania
Indrigo, Marzia
Papale, Alessandro
Abstract
Inhibitors of MAPK3 (ERK1 MAP kinase), in particular polypeptides having the ability to stimulate the global ERK signalling pathway in the brain and their use as neuroprotective and/or cognitive enhancing agents, are disclosed. Related polynucleotides, vectors, host cells and pharmaceutical compositions able to inhibit MAPK3, causing the stimulation of the global ERK signalling pathway, are also disclosed. Additionally, use of the afore inhibitors or stimulators in the treatment of neurodegenerative or neuropsychiatric disorders and cognitive impairment is also disclosed.
A61P 25/28 - Drugs for disorders of the nervous system for treating neurodegenerative disorders of the central nervous system, e.g. nootropic agents, cognition enhancers, drugs for treating Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia
C07K 14/00 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CARDIFF CONSULTANTS LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Benedikt, Johannes
Mansel, Robert Edward
Jiang, Wen Guo
Martin, Tracey Amanda
Young, Philippa
Abstract
The present disclosure provides a medical device (100) for inducing cell death in cancer cells. The device comprises a signal generator (102) arranged to generate a pulsed electrical signal, and a transmitter (116) arranged to receive the pulsed electrical signal and generate, in response to the electrical signal, an electric field in a treatment volume. The device (100) is arranged such that the pulsed electrical signal received by the transmitter (116) has a pulse width of 0.1 microsecond to 1 millisecond, and a signal frequency of 10 Megahertz to 20 Gigahertz. The present disclosure also provides a method of inducing cell death. The method comprising a step of generating, using a transmitter (116), a pulsed time varying electric field in a treatment volume comprising a volume of cells to be treated. The electric field has a pulse width of 0.1 microsecond to 1 millisecond, and a signal frequency of 10 Megahertz to 20 Gigahertz.
A61B 18/18 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body by applying electromagnetic radiation, e.g. microwaves
University College Cardiff Consultants Ltd. (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Sewell, Andrew
Dolton, Garry
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to a new T-cell receptor (TCR), in particular at least one complementarity-determining region (CDR) thereof; a T-cell expressing said TCR; a clone expressing said TCR; a vector encoding said TCR; a soluble version of said TCR; a pharmaceutical composition or immunogenic agent or bispecific or vaccine comprising said TCR, said cell, said clone or said vector; said TCR or said cell or said clone or said vector or said pharmaceutical composition or immunogenic agent or bispecific or vaccine for use in the treatment of cancer; a method of treating cancer using said TCR, said cell, said clone, said vector, said pharmaceutical composition, immunogenic agent, bispecific or vaccine comprising said TCR; and a ligand with which said TCR binds.
C07K 14/47 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from animalsPeptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from humans from vertebrates from mammals
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CARDIFF CONSULTANTS LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Yang, Xin
Abstract
The invention concerns a novel acoustofluidic device to separate acoustically active particles from fluids comprising a novel device arrangement for improved acoustic pressure and particle velocity; and a method of separating particles from a fluid comprising use of same.
B01D 21/28 - Mechanical auxiliary equipment for acceleration of sedimentation, e.g. by vibrators or the like
B01D 43/00 - Separating particles from liquids, or liquids from solids, otherwise than by sedimentation or filtration
B01L 3/00 - Containers or dishes for laboratory use, e.g. laboratory glasswareDroppers
B06B 1/06 - Processes or apparatus for generating mechanical vibrations of infrasonic, sonic or ultrasonic frequency making use of electrical energy operating with piezoelectric effect or with electrostriction
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CARDIFF CONSULTANTS LTD (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Lloyd-Evans, Emyr
Pertusati, Fabrizio
James, Edward
Maguire, Emily
Mcguigan, Christopher
Abstract
1 are as defined herein are inhibitors of class I histone deacetylases and are of use in the treatment of lysosomal storage disorders, especially Niemann-Pick type C disease, as well as other lysosomal storage disorders, defective autophagy, accumulation of free cholesterol and mycobacterial diseases.
University College Cardiff Consultants Limited (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Porch, Adrian
Murphy, Damien
Abstract
Microwave resonance cavities and associated methods and apparatus are described. In one example, a cavity (100) comprises a first and a second input port (102, 104) for inputting microwave radiation at a first and a second frequency respectively. The microwave radiation at the first frequency may be to excite a sample in the cavity whereas the microwave radiation at the second frequency may be to interrogate a sample in the cavity for analysis. The cavity has dimensions such that it resonates at both the first and the second frequency.
G01R 33/60 - Arrangements or instruments for measuring magnetic variables involving magnetic resonance using electron paramagnetic resonance
G01N 22/00 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of microwaves or radio waves, i.e. electromagnetic waves with a wavelength of one millimetre or more
G01N 24/10 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of nuclear magnetic resonance, electron paramagnetic resonance or other spin effects by using electron paramagnetic resonance
G01R 33/345 - Constructional details, e.g. resonators of waveguide type
University College Cardiff Consultants Limited (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Borri, Paola
Langbein, Wolfgang Werner
Zilli, Attilio
Payne, Lukas Menezes
Abstract
Methods and apparatus for analysis of nano-objects using wide-field bright field transmission techniques are described. Such methods may comprise acquiring a plurality of images of a sample comprising a plurality of nano-objects using bright field illumination via a continuously variable spectral filter, and identifying a nano-object within the sample in the plurality of images, wherein the position of the nano-object changes between images. Using data extracted from the plurality of images, an extinction cross-section of the identified nano-object may be quantitatively determined.
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CARDIFF CONSULTANTS LTD (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Wu, Jianzhong
Aithal, Avinash
Abstract
An SOP for connection to a first feeder in an electricity distribution network, the SOP being configured to, when a feeder connected to the SOP is faulty, apply a diagnostic voltage to the feeder and make current and voltage measurements at the connection of the SOP to the feeder while the diagnostic voltage is being applied.
H02J 3/00 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks
H02J 13/00 - Circuit arrangements for providing remote indication of network conditions, e.g. an instantaneous record of the open or closed condition of each circuitbreaker in the networkCircuit arrangements for providing remote control of switching means in a power distribution network, e.g. switching in and out of current consumers by using a pulse code signal carried by the network
H02M 1/32 - Means for protecting converters other than by automatic disconnection
H02J 3/36 - Arrangements for transfer of electric power between ac networks via a high-tension dc link
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CARDIFF CONSULTANTS LTD (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Ward, Benjamin David
Ould, Darren Michael Charles
Bahili, Mohammed Ahmed Abed
Abstract
Compounds that can be used as catalysts, particularly compounds that can be used as catalysts in ring-opening polymerization reactions and/or isocyanate trimerization reactions.
University College Cardiff Consultants LTD (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Hutchings, Graham
Agarwal, Nishtha
Freakley, Simon
Taylor, Stuart
Abstract
A method of direct oxidation of a hydrocarbon to produce an oxygenated reaction product, wherein said method comprises contacting a peroxide and oxygen and the hydrocarbon with a suspension of catalyst particles dispersed in a liquid reaction medium, wherein the catalyst particles are unsupported and comprise at least one transition metal.
C07C 29/48 - Preparation of compounds having hydroxy or O-metal groups bound to a carbon atom not belonging to a six-membered aromatic ring by oxidation reactions with formation of hydroxy groups
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CARDIFF CONSULTANTS LTD (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Mehellou, Youcef
Willcox, Benjamin
Abstract
The invention relates to a compound of General Formula (I): wherein R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are as defined herein. Compounds and compositions comprising the same exhibit high serum stability and potent activation of the ?d T-cell immune response, so are suitable for use in immunotherapy. The invention also relates to methods of immunotherapy using the compounds of General Formula (I).
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CARDIFF CONSULTANTS LTD (United Kingdom)
UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Mehellou, Youcef
Willcox, Benjamin
Abstract
The invention relates to a compound of General Formula (I): wherein R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are as defined herein. Compounds and compositions comprising the same exhibit high serum stability and potent activation of the γδ T-cell immune response, so are suitable for use in immunotherapy. The invention also relates to methods of immunotherapy using the compounds of General Formula (I).
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CARDIFF CONSULTANTS LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Sewell, Andrew
Dolton, Garry
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to a new anti-cancer peptide; a vector encoding same; a pharmaceutical composition or immunogenic agent or bispecific or vaccine comprising said anti-cancer peptide; use of said anti-cancer peptide, vector, pharmaceutical composition, immunogenic agent, bispecific or vaccine to treat cancer; a method of treating cancer using said anti-cancer peptide, vector, pharmaceutical composition, immunogenic agent, bispecific or vaccine; and a combination therapeutic for the treatment of cancer comprising said anti-cancer peptide, vector, pharmaceutical composition, immunogenic agent, bispecific or vaccine.
A61K 38/17 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from animalsPeptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from humans
C07K 7/06 - Linear peptides containing only normal peptide links having 5 to 11 amino acids
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CARDIFF CONSULTANTS LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Sewell, Andrew
Dolton, Garry
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to a new anti-cancer peptide; a vector encoding same; a pharmaceutical composition or immunogenic agent or bispecific or vaccine comprising said anti-cancer peptide; use of said anti-cancer peptide, vector, pharmaceutical composition, immunogenic agent, bispecific or vaccine to treat cancer; a method of treating cancer using said anti-cancer peptide, vector, pharmaceutical composition, immunogenic agent, bispecific or vaccine; and a combination therapeutic for the treatment of cancer comprising said anti-cancer peptide, vector, pharmaceutical composition, immunogenic agent, bispecific or vaccine.
A61K 38/17 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from animalsPeptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from humans
C07K 7/06 - Linear peptides containing only normal peptide links having 5 to 11 amino acids
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CARDIFF CONSULTANTS LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Godkin, Andrew
Gallimore, Awen
Scurr, Martin
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to an immunogenic agent comprising Dna J heat shock protein family (Hsp40) member B7 or an immunogenic fragment thereof; a DNA vaccine comprising a nucleic acid encoding said protein or at least one immunogenic fragment thereof; a pharmaceutical composition or vector or DNA vaccine for use in the treatment of cancer; and a method of treating cancer comprising the use of said immunogenic agent or pharmaceutical composition or vector or DNA vaccine.
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CARDIFF CONSULTANTS LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Godkin, Andrew
Gallimore, Awen
Scurr, Martin
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to an immunogenic agent comprising Dna J heat shock protein family (Hsp40) member B7 or an immunogenic fragment thereof; a DNA vaccine comprising a nucleic acid encoding said protein or at least one immunogenic fragment thereof; a pharmaceutical composition or vector or DNA vaccine for use in the treatment of cancer; and a method of treating cancer comprising the use of said immunogenic agent or pharmaceutical composition or vector or DNA vaccine.
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CARDIFF CONSULTANTS LTD (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Gumbleton, Mark
Abdulkarim, Muthanna
Abstract
The present invention relates to a polymer comprising a polymer chain of general formula (I): wherein R1is H or methyl; R21-61-6 alkyl R3is H or methyl; R42pp-N+322322O-2p322; p is an integer of 1 to 4; n is an integer of 15 to 30; and m is an integer wherein the ratio of n:m is from 80:20 to 20:80; provided that at least 90% of the R42PP-N+322322O- The invention also relates to nanoparticles formed from the polymers and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising an active agent encapsulated in the nanoparticles.
C08F 293/00 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by polymerisation on to a macromolecule having groups capable of inducing the formation of new polymer chains bound exclusively at one or both ends of the starting macromolecule
C08F 2/38 - Polymerisation using regulators, e.g. chain terminating agents
C08F 8/34 - Introducing sulfur atoms or sulfur-containing groups
C08F 8/44 - Preparation of metal salts or ammonium salts
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CARDIFF CONSULTANTS LTD (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Jathoul, Amit Paul
Murray, James Augustus Henry
Abstract
The invention concerns a mutant luciferase protein; a nucleic acid molecule encoding same and a vector comprising said nucleic acid molecule; use of said mutant luciferase protein in a bioluminescence assay, including in vivo imaging; a reporter system comprising said mutant luciferase protein and a kit including at least said mutant luciferase protein.
C12N 9/00 - Enzymes, e.g. ligases (6.)ProenzymesCompositions thereofProcesses for preparing, activating, inhibiting, separating, or purifying enzymes
C12Q 1/66 - Measuring or testing processes involving enzymes, nucleic acids or microorganismsCompositions thereforProcesses of preparing such compositions involving luciferase
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CARDIFF CONSULTANTS LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Baird, Duncan
Pepper, Chris
Fegan, Christopher
Abstract
The disclosure concerns a prognostic method for determining at least one, or a combination, of the following: time to first treatment, response to treatment or overall survival for a patient presenting with a disease including or characterised by telomere shortening, including an assessment of the longest mean telomere length at which telomere end-end fusion events can be detected and then a determination of the mean telomere length in the fusogenic range (i.e. the range below that mean telomere length at which telomere end-end fusion events can be detected) and the subsequent use of the mean telomere length in the fusogenic range as a prognostic indicator.
C12Q 1/6886 - Nucleic acid products used in the analysis of nucleic acids, e.g. primers or probes for diseases caused by alterations of genetic material for cancer
C12Q 1/6883 - Nucleic acid products used in the analysis of nucleic acids, e.g. primers or probes for diseases caused by alterations of genetic material
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CARDIFF CONSULTANTS LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Ward, Simon
Beswick, Paul
Pennicott, Lewis
Reuillon, Tristan
Chuckowree, Irina
Villalonga-Barber, Carolina
Porter, Roderick, Alan
Abstract
The invention provides compounds of the formula (I): (I) wherein A1, A2, R2, R4, B1, B2, X, X1, n, a and b are as defined are defined in the specification, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds and the compounds for use as medicaments. The compounds potentiate AMPA receptor function and are expected to be useful in the treatment of central nervous system disorders, for example in the treatment of depressive disorders, mood disorders and cognitive dysfunction associated with neuropsychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia.
C07D 401/14 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, having nitrogen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, at least one ring being a six-membered ring with only one nitrogen atom containing three or more hetero rings
C07D 401/10 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, having nitrogen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, at least one ring being a six-membered ring with only one nitrogen atom containing two hetero rings linked by a carbon chain containing aromatic rings
C07D 403/10 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, having nitrogen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, not provided for by group containing two hetero rings linked by a carbon chain containing aromatic rings
C07D 413/10 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, at least one ring having nitrogen and oxygen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms containing two hetero rings linked by a carbon chain containing aromatic rings
A61P 25/28 - Drugs for disorders of the nervous system for treating neurodegenerative disorders of the central nervous system, e.g. nootropic agents, cognition enhancers, drugs for treating Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia
A61P 25/18 - Antipsychotics, i.e. neurolepticsDrugs for mania or schizophrenia
A61K 31/4439 - Non-condensed pyridinesHydrogenated derivatives thereof containing further heterocyclic ring systems containing a five-membered ring with nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. omeprazole
A61K 31/506 - PyrimidinesHydrogenated pyrimidines, e.g. trimethoprim not condensed and containing further heterocyclic rings
A61K 31/5377 - 1,4-Oxazines, e.g. morpholine not condensed and containing further heterocyclic rings, e.g. timolol
A61K 31/553 - Heterocyclic compounds having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. guanethidine or rifamycins having seven-membered rings, e.g. azelastine, pentylenetetrazole having at least one nitrogen and at least one oxygen as ring hetero atoms, e.g. loxapine, staurosporine
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CARDIFF CONSULTANTS LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Ward, Simon
Beswick, Paul
Pennicott, Lewis
Reuillon, Tristan
Chuckowree, Irina
Villalonga-Barber, Carolina
Porter, Roderick Alan
Abstract
The invention provides compounds of the formula (I): (I) wherein A1, A2, R2, R4, B1, B2, X, X1, n, a and b are as defined are defined in the specification, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds and the compounds for use as medicaments. The compounds potentiate AMPA receptor function and are expected to be useful in the treatment of central nervous system disorders, for example in the treatment of depressive disorders, mood disorders and cognitive dysfunction associated with neuropsychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia.
A61K 31/4439 - Non-condensed pyridinesHydrogenated derivatives thereof containing further heterocyclic ring systems containing a five-membered ring with nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. omeprazole
A61K 31/506 - PyrimidinesHydrogenated pyrimidines, e.g. trimethoprim not condensed and containing further heterocyclic rings
A61K 31/5377 - 1,4-Oxazines, e.g. morpholine not condensed and containing further heterocyclic rings, e.g. timolol
A61K 31/553 - Heterocyclic compounds having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. guanethidine or rifamycins having seven-membered rings, e.g. azelastine, pentylenetetrazole having at least one nitrogen and at least one oxygen as ring hetero atoms, e.g. loxapine, staurosporine
A61P 25/18 - Antipsychotics, i.e. neurolepticsDrugs for mania or schizophrenia
A61P 25/28 - Drugs for disorders of the nervous system for treating neurodegenerative disorders of the central nervous system, e.g. nootropic agents, cognition enhancers, drugs for treating Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia
C07D 401/10 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, having nitrogen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, at least one ring being a six-membered ring with only one nitrogen atom containing two hetero rings linked by a carbon chain containing aromatic rings
C07D 401/14 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, having nitrogen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, at least one ring being a six-membered ring with only one nitrogen atom containing three or more hetero rings
C07D 403/10 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, having nitrogen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, not provided for by group containing two hetero rings linked by a carbon chain containing aromatic rings
C07D 413/10 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, at least one ring having nitrogen and oxygen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms containing two hetero rings linked by a carbon chain containing aromatic rings
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CARDIFF CONSULTANTS LTD (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Parker, Alan
Uusi-Kerttula, Hanni
Abstract
The invention concerns a modified oncolytic adenovirus of serotype Ad5; a pharmaceutical composition comprising same; and a method of treating cancer using same wherein said modified adenovirus comprises at least one point mutation(s) in the hexon hypervariable region 7 (HVR7 mutation) to prevent vims binding with coagulation factor 10 (FX); at least one point mutation(s) in the fiber knob region AB loop (KOI mutation) to prevent vims binding with the coxsackie and adenovirus receptor (CAR); and at least one point mutation(s) in the penton integrin binding motif Arg-Gly-Asp (RGD) to prevent vims binding with Oyps/Oyps integrin.
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CARDIFF CONSULTANTS LTD (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Castell, Oliver
Barrow, David
Baxani, Divesh
Abstract
The invention relates to an artificial cell system comprising at least one droplet-interface bilayer (DIB) encased within a shell; a suspension comprising same; and a method and a device for the manufacture of same.
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CARDIFF CONSULTANTS LTD (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Brambilla, Riccardo
Fasano, Stefania
Indrigo, Marzia
Papale, Alessandro
Abstract
The invention relates to inhibitors of MAPK3(ERK1 MAP kinase), in particular to polypeptides having the ability to stimulate the global ERK signalling pathway in the brain and their use as neuroprotective and/or cognitive enhancing agents.The invention also concerns related polynucleotides, vectors, host cells and pharmaceutical compositions able to inhibit MAPK3, causing the stimulation of the global ERK signalling pathway.Additionally, use of the afore inhibitors or stimulators in the treatment of neurodegenerative or neuropsychiatric disorders and cognitive impairment is also disclosed.
C07K 14/435 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from animalsPeptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from humans
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CARDIFF CONSULTANTS LTD (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Brambilla, Riccardo
Fasano, Stefania
Indrigo, Marzia
Papale, Alessandro
Abstract
The invention relates to inhibitors of MAPK3(ERK1 MAP kinase), in particular to polypeptides having the ability to stimulate the global ERK signalling pathway in the brain and their use as neuroprotective and/or cognitive enhancing agents.The invention also concerns related polynucleotides, vectors, host cells and pharmaceutical compositions able to inhibit MAPK3, causing the stimulation of the global ERK signalling pathway.Additionally, use of the afore inhibitors or stimulators in the treatment of neurodegenerative or neuropsychiatric disorders and cognitive impairment is also disclosed.
C07K 14/435 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from animalsPeptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from humans
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CARDIFF CONSULTANTS LTD (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Sewell, Andrew
Dolton, Garry
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to a new T-cell receptor (TCR), in particular at least one complementarity-determining region (CDR) thereof; a T-cell expressing said TCR; a clone expressing said TCR; a vector encoding said TCR; a soluble version of said TCR; a pharmaceutical composition or immunogenic agent or bispecific or vaccine comprising said TCR, said cell, said clone or said vector; said TCR or said cell or said clone or said vector or said pharmaceutical composition or immunogenic agent or bispecific or vaccine for use in the treatment of cancer; a method of treating cancer using said TCR, said cell, said clone, said vector, said pharmaceutical composition, immunogenic agent, bispecific or vaccine comprising said TCR; and a ligand with which said TCR binds.
C07K 7/06 - Linear peptides containing only normal peptide links having 5 to 11 amino acids
C07K 7/08 - Linear peptides containing only normal peptide links having 12 to 20 amino acids
C07K 14/47 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from animalsPeptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from humans from vertebrates from mammals
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CARDIFF CONSULTANTS LTD (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Sewell, Andrew
Dolton, Garry
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to a new T-cell receptor (TCR), in particular at least one complementarity-determining region (CDR) thereof; a T-cell expressing said TCR; a clone expressing said TCR; a vector encoding said TCR; a soluble version of said TCR; a pharmaceutical composition or immunogenic agent or bispecific or vaccine comprising said TCR, said cell, said clone or said vector; said TCR or said cell or said clone or said vector or said pharmaceutical composition or immunogenic agent or bispecific or vaccine for use in the treatment of cancer; a method of treating cancer using said TCR, said cell, said clone, said vector, said pharmaceutical composition, immunogenic agent, bispecific or vaccine comprising said TCR; and a ligand with which said TCR binds.
C07K 14/47 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from animalsPeptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from humans from vertebrates from mammals
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Catalytic water treatment with in-situ production of hydrogen peroxide
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CARDIFF CONSULTANTS LTD (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Hutchings, Graham John
Freakley, Simon James
Edwards, Jennifer
Abstract
This application relates to a water treatment process. The process comprises contacting contaminated water with a catalyst, introducing hydrogen and an oxygen-containing gas into the contaminated water, and reacting hydrogen and oxygen in the presence of the catalyst and the contaminated water.
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CARDIFF CONSULTANTS LTD (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Sewell, Andrew
Dolton, Garry
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to a new T-cell receptor (TCR), in particular at least one complementarity-determining region (CDR) thereof; a T-cell expressing said TCR; a clone expressing said TCR; a vector encoding said TCR; a soluble version of said TCR; a pharmaceutical composition or immunogenic agent or bispecific or vaccine comprising said TCR, said cell, said clone or said vector; use of said TCR or said cell or said clone or said vector or said pharmaceutical composition or immunogenic agent or bispecific or vaccine to treat cancer; and a method of treating cancer using said TCR, said cell, said clone, said vector, said pharmaceutical composition, immunogenic agent, bispecific or vaccine comprising said TCR.
A61K 38/17 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from animalsPeptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from humans
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CARDIFF CONSULTANTS LTD (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Sewell, Andrew
Dolton, Garry
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to a new T-cell receptor (TCR), in particular at least one complementarity-determining region (CDR) thereof; a T-cell expressing said TCR; a clone expressing said TCR; a vector encoding said TCR; a soluble version of said TCR; a pharmaceutical composition or immunogenic agent or bispecific or vaccine comprising said TCR, said cell, said clone or said vector; use of said TCR or said cell or said clone or said vector or said pharmaceutical composition or immunogenic agent or bispecific or vaccine to treat cancer; and a method of treating cancer using said TCR, said cell, said clone, said vector, said pharmaceutical composition, immunogenic agent, bispecific or vaccine comprising said TCR.
A61K 38/17 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from animalsPeptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from humans