USPTO Patent Application: 3D Immunomechanical Organoid Model
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The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260079151A1) for a 3D immunomechanical organoid model developed by the University of Notre Dame. This model is designed for observing myeloid cell interactions and for applications in drug screening and microgravity experiments.
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The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has published patent application US20260079151A1, filed by the University of Notre Dame. The application details a novel three-dimensional immunomechanical organoid model for myeloid cells. This model is intended for basic research, high-throughput drug screening, and experiments in microgravity environments, facilitating the study of myeloid-mechanical interactions in various immunological and mechanical disease contexts.
This publication represents a new patent application and does not impose immediate compliance obligations. However, entities involved in drug development, biotechnology research, or the creation of laboratory models should be aware of this innovation. Companies developing or utilizing organoid models for research or drug screening may wish to review the patent application for potential intellectual property considerations or future licensing opportunities.
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THREE DIMENSIONAL IMMUNOMECHANICAL ORGANOID MODEL
Application US20260079151A1 Kind: A1 Mar 19, 2026
Assignee
UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME DU LAC
Inventors
Alice BURCHETT, Meenal DATTA
Abstract
A 3D immunomechanical model of myeloid cells for use in basic research and drug screening that allows for observation of the myeloid-mechanical interaction in the context of a range of different mechanical and immunological-related diseases. The model is also suitable for applications such as high-throughput drug screening and experiments in a microgravity environment such as low earth orbit.
CPC Classifications
G01N 33/5055 C12N 5/0645 C12N 2513/00
Filing Date
2025-09-18
Application No.
19332968
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