The University of Massachusetts Amherst

Magnetohydrodynamic clearing and antibody staining

LEAD INVENTOR:
Joseph Bergan Ph.D

 
PRODUCT OPPORTUNITIES

Devices and methods for moving charged molecules into and out of tissue samples

 
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES

  • Significantly reduces the time required to clear tissue samples
  • Significantly reduces the time required for histological procedures in large tissue samples
  • Removes biomarkers from tissue samples
  • Minimizes overall damage to the biological tissue samples
  • Maximizes quality of biological tissue samples
  • Allows deeper penetration/analysis of biological tissue
  • Allows for multiple rounds of histological staining and de-staining in a single sample
  • Low-cost of production and durable device

 
TECHNOLOGY DESCRIPTION
This invention provides devices and methods for the interrogation of molecular structure and function of virtually any biological tissue  by allowing histological analyses of large biological tissues with numerous biomarkers (antibodies, RNAs, chemical labels). In addition, this technique maintains the integrity of large tissue samples making it possible to perform multiple rounds of histological staining to resolve 3-D organization of biological structures at the macroscopic and microscope scale.
ABOUT THE INVENTOR
AVAILABILITY:
Available for Licensing and/or Sponsored Research
DOCKET:
UMA 17-049
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PATENT STATUS:
Patent Issued US 11,863,041 B2

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Contact:
Burnley Jaklevic
Director
University of Massachusetts
413-577-0651
bjaklevic@research.umass.edu
Inventor(s):
Joseph Bergan
Joseph Dwyer
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