Exploring bacterial outer membrane vesicles for diagnostics and therapies
Bacteria and pathogen characterizations using outer membrane vesicles
['FUNDING_SBIR_1'] · NUMENTUS TECHNOLOGIES INC. · NIH-10602343
This study is exploring how tiny bubbles released by bacteria could help us find and treat infections better by looking closely at what’s inside them, making it easier to identify specific bacterial infections.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_SBIR_1'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | NUMENTUS TECHNOLOGIES INC. (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (MENLO PARK, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10602343 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates the potential of outer membrane vesicles (OMVs) shed by bacteria as a source for new diagnostic and therapeutic tools. By developing a novel imaging platform, the project aims to analyze the unique protein and nucleic acid content of these vesicles at a single particle level. This approach could help identify specific bacterial infections and improve treatment strategies by providing detailed insights into the presence and characteristics of pathogenic bacteria in various biological samples.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals with bacterial infections or those at risk of developing such infections.
Not a fit: Patients with viral infections or non-infectious diseases may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more accurate diagnostics and targeted therapies for bacterial infections.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promise in utilizing extracellular vesicles for diagnostics, indicating that this approach could be a significant advancement in the field.
Where this research is happening
MENLO PARK, UNITED STATES
- NUMENTUS TECHNOLOGIES INC. — MENLO PARK, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: FARIS, GREGORY W — NUMENTUS TECHNOLOGIES INC.
- Study coordinator: FARIS, GREGORY W
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
Conditions: Bacterial Infections, bacteria infection, bacterial disease