Flintbox Technologies is a snapshot of some of the most recent out-licensing and in-licensing opportunities available on our site.
Out-Licensing Opportunities
Cux Transcription Factor as a Diagnostic and Prognostic Tool
McGill University – January 6, 2009
Short isoforms of the Cux transcriptions factors have been demonstrated to be overexpressed in breast cancer tissue and could serve as diagnostic and prognostic indicators for breast cancers and other malignancies.
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Compounds Used In The Treatment of Mitochondrial Diseases
SickKids The Hospital For Sick Children – January 02, 2009
The inventors have discovered four compounds, which can effectively raise the level of enzyme complexes of the mitochondrial respiratory chain in tissue culture cells.
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Auxiliary Drive Device
University of Manitoba – December 12, 2008
Typically, vehicles that are able to tow heavy loads such as trailers or recreational vehicles have large engines, such as trucks or sport utility vehicles (SUVs). When the load is removed, less engine power is needed for regular transportation, and large engines will tend to operate less efficiently, resulting in poorer fuel mileage and more pollution. In order to overcome this, there has been a great deal of investment into more fuel efficient engines and hybrid vehicles, but these are still very costly solutions for today’s drivers.
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Sequence-Specific Hydrogen-Bonded Duplexes
WORLDiscoveries – December 15, 2008
A supramolecular chemistry based on modification of existing polymers with telechelic end units, functional end groups capable of selective reaction to form hydrogen bonds with other molecules.
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Muscle Growth and Repair Therapeutic Agent
University of Manitoba – December 10, 2008
Skeletal muscle growth and repair is achieved by the activation and proliferation of skeletal muscle precursor cells. These cells must be activated from the normal quiescent state to begin the process of making new muscle.
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In-Licensing Opportunities
Seagate Technology Search
Consulate General of Canada, Minneapolis – December 18, 2008
Seagate Technology’s Worldwide Recording Head Operation, in partnership with the Consulate General of Canada, Minneapolis, is seeking innovative Canadian technologies, processes and co-development opportunities that can contribute to the next generation of Seagate’s storage products.
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Avery Dennison Licensing Opportunity
Consulate General of Canada, Los Angeles – December 2, 2008
The Office & Consumer Products Division of Avery Dennison Corp., a Fortune 500 company headquartered in Pasadena, CA, is looking for innovative companies in key areas of interest to explore in-licensing, distribution, and joint product development opportunities.
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