Specialized Bladder Cancer Treatment Systems for Niche Environments
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
Adaptation of Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) and antigen presenting cells for treatment of bladder cancer in high-security, disaster relief, extreme weather, remote, and high-altitude settings.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed a vaccine composition for treating bladder cancer using BCG and antigen presenting cells. However, this invention has limitations in addressing specific niche environments where bladder cancer treatment is crucial, such as high-security facilities, disaster relief areas, extreme weather conditions, remote or underserved areas, and high-altitude regions. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by adapting the original vaccine composition for these specialized environments.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The new inventive concept comprises specialized systems and methods for treating bladder cancer in niche environments. The systems include antigen presenting cells isolated from a subject treated with BCG and cultured with IL-15 based superagonists, and further comprise modules or features tailored to each environment, such as secure data transmission for high-security, portable power sources for disaster relief, weather-resistant enclosures for extreme weather, satellite-based communication for remote areas, and pressure-resistant enclosures for high-altitude. The methods involve administering the vaccine composition and utilizing the specialized modules or features to ensure effective treatment in each environment.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new inventive concept introduces novel and non-obvious adaptations of the original vaccine composition for specific niche environments, providing a unique solution for treating bladder cancer in these settings. The inventive step lies in the combination of the original vaccine composition with specialized modules or features that address the unique challenges and requirements of each environment.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include variations in the type of IL-15 based superagonists used, the specific modules or features employed for each environment, or the incorporation of additional components to enhance treatment efficacy. For example, the system could be adapted for use in space exploration or other extreme environments, or could be integrated with other cancer treatments to provide a comprehensive therapy.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The new inventive concept has significant commercial potential in providing specialized bladder cancer treatment solutions for niche environments. The target market includes government agencies, disaster relief organizations, and healthcare providers operating in high-security, remote, or extreme weather conditions. The inventive concept could also be licensed to companies developing cancer treatments for specialized markets.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61K39/04 |
| A | A61 | A61K35/15 |
| A | A61 | A61K39/00114 |
| A | A61 | A61K39/001119 |
| A | A61 | A61K39/39 |
| A | A61 | A61K2039/515 |
| A | A61 | A61K2039/585 |
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,612 |
|---|---|
| Title | Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) and antigen presenting cells for treatment of bladder cancer |
| Assignee(s) | NantCell, Inc. |