The University of Massachusetts Amherst

Novel Chemical Reagents for Antibody-Drug Conjugation, Protein Delivery, and Traceless Release

LEAD INVENTOR:
S. Thai Thayumanavan, Ph.D.
 
PRODUCT OPPORTUNITIES

  • Novel chemical reagents for antibody-drug conjugation, protein delivery, and traceless release
  • Antibody-drug conjugates with reversible linker
  • Novel chemical reagent-functionalized polymeric delivery vehicles for protein delivery and traceless release
 
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES

  • Reversible bonding reaction with small molecule or protein therapeutics
  • Versatile linker for antibody-drug conjugation
  • Responsive to intracellular conditions for traceless release of therapeutics

 
TECHNOLOGY DESCRIPTION
This invention provides a new class of chemical reagents that can function as a versatile molecular switch to allow for the bonding and debonding of small molecule or protein therapeutics for targeted and efficient delivery and traceless release.
ABOUT THE INVENTOR
Dr. Thayumanavan is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry. He is a highly accomplished expert in organic and polymer chemistry and a prolific inventor. His research focuses on the design, synthesis and characterization of organic macromolecules of interest in supramolecular chemistry, materials science and biological applications. Dr. Thayumanavan has broad and well-established expertise in developing custom-designed molecules for specific end-use applications such as pharmaceutical delivery, smart sensors, and fuel cells.

AVAILABILITY:
Available for Licensing and/or Sponsored Research
DOCKET:
UMA 18-054
PATENT STATUS:
Patent Pending
Contact:
Nikki Hoang
Licensing Officer
University of Massachusetts
nikkihoang@research.umass.edu
Inventor(s):
Sankaran Thayumanavan
Jiaming Zhuang
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