Abstract:
For certain mixed mode resins having anionic character, a ligand is joined to a solid support via a linkage that includes a mercapto-, ether- or amino-containing moiety. A suitable ligand comprises an aromatic group, a heteroaromatic group, or a heterocyclic group, optionally fused, that is sulfate-, sulfonate-, phosphonate- or phosphate-substituted and that is linked to such a moiety. These resins possess an anionic character under conditions prescribed for their use. Separation of a biological substance, such as a peptide or protein, can be accomplished with a resin of this type via a change in the pH of eluants, thereby effecting adsorption and desorption.
Abstract:
The invention provides methods of determining the presence of host cell proteins in sample. The invention further provides methods of following the purification of target proteins. Kits and articles of manufacture are also provided.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to polymeric materials that are labeled with colloidal metals, preferably colloidal gold, to processes for producing the labeled polymeric material, and to methods of using the materials in prophylactic, therapeutic and cosmetic applications. Specifically, the invention relates to porous injectable and implantable microparticles, preferably microspheres, that are associated with colloidal metals such that the microparticles are visible or detectable under regular light, by radiological and/or magnetic resonance imaging techniques, or both. The microparticles having colloidal metals are particularly useful for embolization, dermal augmentation and tissue bulking, drug delivery, gene therapy, and other prophylactic, therapeutic or cosmetic medical applications.
Abstract:
The present invention provides porous mineral oxide beads which have large pore volumes and enhanced stability. The beads are based on a tetravalent metal oxide, such as zirconia, titania or hafnia. These highly porous beads are produced from a mixture of tetravalent mineral oxides, mineral pore inducing agents which are oxides or salts of trivalent metals, and optional binders. The porous mineral beads can be filled with a polymer gel and used for adsorption and chromatography applications.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to injectable compositions comprising biocompatible, swellable, hydrophilic, non-toxic and substantially spherical microspheres microspheres and a biocompatible carrier for use in dermal augmentation. The present invention further relates to methods of dermal augmentation, particularly for the treatment of skin contour deficiencies, using the injectable compositions.
Abstract:
This invention relates generally to modified porous solid supports and processes for the preparation and use of same. In particular, passivated porous supports are disclosed which are characterized by a reversible high sorptive capacity substantially unaccompanied by non-specific adsorption of or interaction with biomolecules. Passivation is achieved by use of a passivation mixture comprising a main monomer, a passivating agent comprising polyethyleneimine, and a crosslinking agent, which mixture upon polymerization results in the substantial elimination of the undesirable non-specific interaction with biomolecules.
Abstract:
This invention relates generally to modified porous solid supports and processes for the preparation and use of same. In particular, passivated porous polymeric supports are disclosed which are characterized by a reversible high sorptive capacity substantially unaccompanied by non-specific adsorption of or interaction with biomolecules. Passivation is achieved by use of a passivation mixture comprising a main monomer, a passivating monomer that is different from the main monomer, and a crosslinking agent, which mixture upon polymerization results in the substantial elimination of the undesirable non-specific interaction with biomolecules.
Abstract:
Novel sorbents and methods for removing small hydrophobic and amphophilic molecules from biological fluids were disclosed. The methods and materials were particularly useful for removing viral inactivating agents from blood and blood fractions. The novel sorbents comprise a porous mineral oxide matrix having its interior porous volume substantially filled with a crosslinked hydrophobic polymer network.
Abstract:
This invention relates generally to modified porous solid supports and processes for the preparation and use of same. In particular, passivated porous mineral oxide supports are disclosed that are stabilized against leaching under harsh environmental conditions by the application of a thin, protective polymeric coating atop their porous surfaces and that are characterized by a reversible high sorptive capacity substantially unaccompanied by non-specific adsorption of or interaction with biomolecules. Passivation is achieved by the use of a passivation mixture comprising a main monomer, a passivating monomer that is different from the main monomer, and a crosslinking agent, which mixture upon polymerization results in the substantial elimination of the undesirable non-specific interaction between biomolecules and the protective polymeric coating on the surfaces of the mineral oxide matrix.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to elastic, hydrophilic and substantially spherical microspheres useful for dermal augmentation and tissue bulking. The invention provides injectable compositions comprising the microspheres and a biocompatible carrier for use in dermal augmentation. The present invention further provides methods of dermal augmentation and tissue bulking, particularly for the treatment of skin contour deficiencies, Gastro-esophageal reflux disease, urinary incontinence, and urinary reflux disease, using the injectable compositions.