摘要:
The present invention generally relates to enzymes and other proteins resistant to denaturation, and techniques for making and using the same. In one aspect, lysine and/or other charged residues within an enzyme are reacted in some fashion, which can render the enzyme more resistant to denaturation. For example, the lysine residue may be neutralized by acetylating the residue, for instance, by exposure to acetic anhydride. In some aspects, the enzyme, after reaction, may be relatively resistant to degradation when placed in a harsh environment, for example, when exposed to sodium dodecyl sulfate at a concentration of at least about 2.5 mM in Tris-Gly buffer. The enzyme may still be susceptible to denaturation in some cases, but at a much slower rate (e.g., the denaturation time constant may be higher). Other aspects of the invention are directed to enzymes prepared in such fashion, methods of promoting or using such enzymes, kits involving such enzymes, and the like.
摘要:
The present invention describes improved microfluidic systems and procedures for fabricating improved microfluidic systems, which contain one or more levels of microfluidic channels. The methods for fabrication the systems disclosed can provide a convenient route to topologically complex and improved microfluidic systems. The microfluidic systems can include three-dimensionally arrayed networks of fluid flow paths therein including channels that cross over or under other channels of the network without physical intersection at the points of cross over. The microfluidic networks can be fabricated via replica molding processes utilizing mold masters including surfaces having topological features formed by photolithography. The present invention also involves microfluidic systems and methods for fabricating complex patterns of materials, such as biological materials and cells, on surfaces utilizing the microfluidic systems. Specifically, the invention provides microfluidic surface patterning systems and methods for fabricating complex, discontinuous patterns on surfaces that can incorporate or deposit multiple materials onto the surfaces. The present invention also provides improved microfluidic stamps or applicators for microcontact surface patterning, which are able to pattern onto a surface arbitrary two-dimensional patterns, and which are able to pattern multiple substances onto a surface without the need for multiple steps of registration or stamping during patterning and without the need to selectively “ink” different regions of the stamp with different materials.
摘要:
An article suitable for use as a biosensor includes a molecule of a formula X—R—Ch adhered to a surface of the article as part of a self-assembled monolayer. X is a functionality that adheres to the surface, R is a spacer moiety, and Ch is a chelating agent. A metal ion can be coordinated by the chelating agent, and a polyamino acid-tagged biological binding partner of a target biological molecule coordinated to the metal ion. A method of the invention involves bringing the article into contact with a medium containing or suspected of containing the target biological molecule and allowing the biological molecule to biologically bind to the binding partner. The article is useful particularly as a surface plasmon resonance chip.
摘要:
An article suitable for use as a biosensor includes a molecule of a formula X—R—Ch adhered to a surface of the article as part of a self-assembled monolayer. X is a functionality that adheres to the surface, R is a spacer moiety, and Ch is a chelating agent. A metal ion can be coordinated by the chelating agent, and a polyamino acid-tagged biological binding partner of a target biological molecule coordinated to the metal ion. A method of the invention involves bringing the article into contact with a medium containing or suspected of containing the target biological molecule and allowing the biological molecule to biologically bind to the binding partner. The article is useful particularly as a surface plasmon resonance chip.
摘要:
An article suitable for use as a biosensor includes a molecule of a formula X—R—Ch adhered to a surface of the article as part of a self-assembled monolayer. X is a functionality that adheres to the surface, R is a spacer moiety, and Ch is a chelating agent. A metal ion can be coordinated by the chelating agent, and a polyamino acid-tagged biological binding partner of a target biological molecule coordinated to the metal ion. A method of the invention involves bringing the article into contact with a medium containing or suspected of containing the target biological molecule and allowing the biological molecule to biologically bind to the binding partner. The article is useful particularly as a surface plasmon resonance chip.
摘要:
A technique for forming high-carbon structural articles, such as glassy carbon articles, is provided that involves molding fluid precursors of the article into a predetermined shape, followed by carbonization of the articles. An elastomeric mold can be used to mold the precursors, and the resultant, free-standing articles have features on the micron or nanometer scale. A variety of useful articles including sensors, actuators, microelectromechanical systems, transmission electron microscopy grids, and the like are provided.
摘要:
A method of transferring a chemical activating agent from an applicator to a substrate surface involves providing an applicator having a raised application surface, applying a chemical activating agent to the application surface, contacting the substrate surface with the application surface, and removing the applicator. The chemical activating agent is transferred in a form in which it is capable of effecting a chemical reaction, such as catalysis, at the surface. Thus, following transfer of the chemical activating agent to the surface in a pattern, a metal can be plated at the substrate surface in the pattern. The applicator can be an elastomeric stamp having a raised portion defining a stamping surface.
摘要:
Phosphate-binding polymers are provided for removing phosphate from the gastrointestinal tract. The polymers are orally administered, and are useful for the treatment of hyperphosphatemia.
摘要:
Acyl phosphate salts suitable for use as phosphate donors in the production of cofactors, such as adenosine triphosphate, are prepared by acylation of phosphoric acid with a ketene, followed by reaction with ammonia or an amine. The reaction product, e.g. diammonium acetyl phosphate, can normally be used directly in enzymic production of cofactors without the necessity of prior conversion to the free acid or another salt, such as the sodium salt. The acyl phosphate salts are produced in high yields, and the method allows production of cofactors for use in biosynthesis from readily available materials.
摘要:
Acyl phosphate salts suitable for use as phosphate donors in the production of cofactors, such as adenosine triphosphate, are prepared by acylation of phosphoric acid with a ketene, followed by reaction with ammonia or an amine. The reaction product, e.g. diammonium acetyl phosphate, can normally be used directly in enzymic production of cofactors without the necessity of prior conversion to the free acid or another salt, such as the sodium salt. The acyl phosphate salts are produced in high yields, and the method allows production of cofactors for use in biosynthesis from readily available materials.