Abstract:
The present disclosure relates generally to compositions and methods for the reuse of arrays, including microarrays. Specifically, the present disclosure discloses polynucleotide targets comprising nucleotide analogs that are not present within the probe polynucleotides immobilized on the array. The nucleotide-analog containing targets can be chemically modified to reduce their thermal stability and thus easier to remove from the array. In preferred embodiments, the disclosure relates to DNA probes hybridized to single-stranded deoxyribouridine-containing targets, the targets subsequently being chemically modified using a uracil DNA glycosylase and/or nuclease. Accordingly, the disclosure allows for the glycosylase treated, deoxyuridine-containing targets to be removed from the array by exposure to less stringent denaturing conditions than otherwise would have been required. Using less stringent denaturing conditions permits reuse of the array by reducing damage to the probe polynucleotides immobilized on the array during target removal.
Abstract:
Methods and apparatus for evaluating the quality of a sample of a product, an ingredient, an environment or process by measuring multiple parameters thereof, including light emitted from a reacting sample containing ATP, ADP, alkaline phosphatase or other parameters such as pH, temperature, conductivity, reduction potential, dissolved gases, specific ions, and microbiological count. The apparatus comprises an integrated sample testing device used to collect a sample, mix reagents, react the sample, and collect it in a measurement chamber. The apparatus also comprises an instrument having a photon detection assembly for use with the sample testing device. The instrument can also comprise one or more sensing probes and a communication port to facilitate data collection, transfer and analysis.
Abstract:
The present teachings provide methods, compositions, and kits for detecting target analytes, including proteins. In some embodiments, cleavage reactions are performed in the context of proximity probe reactions that query target proteins, wherein the presence and/or quantity of cleavage products is indicative of the presence and/or quantity of a target protein. In some embodiments, the cleavage fragments are quantitated using a real time PCR assay comprising a stem-loop primer, wherein the stem-loop primer comprises a self-complementary hairpin structure and a free 3′ end end complementary to the cleavage product. In some embodiments, polymerase extension approaches are employed in the context of proximity probe reactions.
Abstract:
Methods and apparatus for evaluating the quality of a sample of a product, an ingredient, an environment or process by measuring multiple parameters thereof, including light emitted from a reacting sample containing ATP, ADP, alkaline phosphatase or other parameters such as pH, temperature, conductivity, reduction potential, dissolved gases, specific ions, and microbiological count. The apparatus comprises an integrated sample testing device used to collect a sample, mix reagents, react the sample, and collect it in a measurement chamber. The apparatus also comprises an instrument having a photon detection assembly for use with the sample testing device. The instrument can also comprise one or more sensing probes and a communication port to facilitate data collection, transfer and analysis.
Abstract:
A deck post (or brace) having a non-circular cross-section is secured to a roof deck. A lead pipe jack (sleeve) is slid over the post. A waterproofing assembly having a collar and a skirt is provided; the collar has an opening with generally the same non-circular cross-section as that of the post. The collar opening is positioned on the deck post, and the unit is slid down the post until the collar is at the top of the sleeve, the skirt extending down over the sleeve. A clamp is then positioned and tightened around the collar to provide a watertight seal on the deck post. When the post is already installed on a roof deck and the sleeve and the waterproofing assembly cannot be slid into place on the post, a modified retrofit waterproofing assembly and sleeve are used to provide the waterproofing. The modified sleeve is a split lead flashing jack with an open seam on one side. The sleeve is opened up, wrapped around the post and soldered closed. The modified waterproofing assembly has a split joint through the skirt and collar. To position this assembly on the post at the top of the split lead flashing jack, the joint is opened up, the assembly wrapped around the post and the slip joint closed with a watertight flap. A locking closure can be provided having a locking clasp and a locking slot. Another alternative waterproofing assembly forms the collar as a plug separate from the skirt; the skirt is opened and the plug inserted therein. This arrangement allows a plug having the desired opening configuration to be selected from an inventory of different plugs and used with a single skirt design. Another alternative of the waterproofing assembly provides a series of flanged tabs on the top edge of the collar for connecting to the collar plug. The flanged tabs may each have a projection on them which increases the pull-out resistance between a connected skirt and collar. The collar plug may also have a series of cavities which line up with the flanged tabs of the skirt. The collar plug may have a recess for the clamp. As an alternative assembly, multiple skirts can be connected together using their locking clasps and locking slots and the resulting larger skirt can then be connected to a collar.
Abstract:
A helmet for use by riders of bicycles, motorcycles or other vehicles. Left and right hearing assemblies are mounted inside of the helmet. Each of the assemblies has an enclosed ear cup positioned to fit snugly over a respective one of the user's ears. Respective hearing conduits extend from the ear cups through the interior of the helmet to respective openings. Thereby while the ear cups block substantial wind noises, the hearing conduits direct desirable sounds, such as emergency sirens, other traffic noises and voices, to the user's ears. User operable actuators for closing and opening the hearing conduits as desired can be provided. Optional ventilation tubes direct cooling and drying air through openings in the ear cups to the user's ears. Gates or shutters supported by the helmet shell allow the user to open and dose the ventilation tubes as desired.