Agricultural and Aquatic Applications of XIAP-BIR3 Conjugates
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
The present disclosure relates to novel applications of XIAP-BIR3 conjugates in agriculture and aquaculture, enabling improved crop yields, water conservation, and disease prevention in plants and aquatic animals.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent focused on ocular delivery of cell permeant therapeutics for treating retinal edema. However, the XIAP-BIR3 conjugate's unique properties, such as enhanced signal transmission and water retention, can be leveraged to address pressing issues in agriculture and aquaculture, including water scarcity, crop losses, and disease outbreaks.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The new inventive concept comprises systems, methods, and compositions that utilize XIAP-BIR3 conjugates to improve agricultural irrigation, crop yields, and disease prevention in plants, as well as detect and prevent water-borne diseases in aquatic animals. Specifically, the conjugate enhances signal transmission between sensors and controllers in irrigation systems, promotes water retention in soil, and facilitates the delivery of fungicides to infected plant tissue. In aquaculture, the conjugate enables the detection of water quality changes and the targeted delivery of treatments to affected aquatic animals.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce a paradigm shift in the application of XIAP-BIR3 conjugates, moving from ocular therapeutics to agricultural and aquatic uses. The inventive step lies in recognizing the conjugate's potential to address specific challenges in these industries and developing novel systems, methods, and compositions that capitalize on its unique properties.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include using different types of sensors, controllers, or treatment units in agricultural and aquaculture applications. Variations may involve adapting the XIAP-BIR3 conjugate for use in other industries, such as environmental monitoring or bioremediation.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in the agricultural and aquaculture industries, where water conservation, crop yields, and disease prevention are critical concerns. The market for XIAP-BIR3-based solutions is expected to be substantial, with potential applications in precision agriculture, sustainable aquaculture, and environmental monitoring.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61K38/55 |
| A | A61 | A61K9/0048 |
| A | A61 | A61K47/64 |
| A | A61 | A61P27/02 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Biotechnology and pharmaceutical delivery systems, with expertise in conjugate design, peptide-based drug delivery, and cross-industry applications of molecular technologies
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A researcher with advanced degrees in biotechnology, biochemistry, or pharmaceutical sciences, possessing knowledge of drug delivery mechanisms, conjugate technologies, and interdisciplinary applications of molecular compounds
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the XIAP-BIR3 conjugate's core functionality of targeted molecular delivery is readily adaptable across different technical domains. The source patent's demonstration of cell-penetrating peptide conjugates for ocular delivery provides a clear template for exploring alternative application contexts. The PTD's agricultural and aquatic variations represent predictable extensions of the fundamental molecular delivery mechanism disclosed in the original patent.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,609 |
|---|---|
| Title | Ocular delivery of cell permeant therapeutics for the treatment of retinal edema |
| Assignee(s) | The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York |