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University of Nebraska

Benjamin J Pavlik

Paul Blum

Kevin Van Cott

John Kelson

An engineered payload-delivery system includes a target cell binding unit, covalently bound to a pore forming unit, and a payload portion adapted with a region capable of non-covalently binding to the pore forming unit. The pore forming unit is derived from a particular sub-serotype oftoxin, while the payload region is derived from a different sub-serotype oftoxin. The disclosed chimeric protein-based composition is capable of specifically delivering payload to neural cells.

Engineered clostridium botulinum toxin adapted to deliver molecules into selected cells

Engineeredtoxin adapted to deliver molecules into selected cells

A micro-spike algae harvesting and biofuel extraction system and method therefor whereby an algal solution is dispersed from a selected height onto an inclined micro-spike board which forms a substrate for supporting an array of upwardly-extending miniature spikes, wherein the miniature spikes puncture algae cells suspended in the solution to release biofuel contained therein.

Micro-spike algae harvesting and biofuel extraction system and method therefor

A micro-spike algae harvesting and biofuel extraction system including a micro-spike board supported at an inclined angle by a rigid framework and forming a planar substrate for support of an array of miniature, upwardly pointed, conically-shaped spikes, and a sprinkling system for dispersing an algal solution of algae cells from above the micro-spike board onto the array of spikes for puncturing the algae cells to release biofuel contained therein.

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Lincoln, NE, United States of America

Benjamin J Pavlik