摘要:
The present invention pertains to a method for topographic genotyping. The method comprises the steps of placing a biological specimen having DNA of a patient under a microscope. Then there is the step of inspecting the biological specimen microscopically with the microscope. Next there is the step of choosing a microscope size target on the biological specimen based on its histopathologic characteristics. Next there is the step of separating the target from the specimen. Then there is the step of obtaining DNA sequences from the target so the DNA sequences can be amplified. Next there is the step of amplifying the DNA sequences. Then there is the step of detecting mutations in the DNA sequences. The present invention pertains to a method for topographic genotyping. The method comprises the steps of separating a section from a specimen of fixative treated tissue. Then there is the step of obtaining DNA sequences from the section. Next there is the step of amplifying the DNA sequences by cyphaling them in a PCR machine, with each cycle heating them to a temperature no greater than 99null C., and then back to a temperature of 55null C. in 5 minutes. Next there is the step of detecting mutations in the DNA sequences. Preferably, the separating step includes the step of cutting one to three 2-6 micron thick histeologic sections from the specimen.
摘要:
A method is provided for acoustically ejecting from a container that is preferably a channel, a plurality of particles or localized volumes that can be single living cells contained in fluid droplets toward sites on a substrate surface or alternatively or in addition thereto into containers or channels for deposition at a target array site or a container or channel by acoustic ejection. An integrated cell sorting and arraying system also is provided that is capable of selective sorting, into channels or other containers substantially transected by a common plane, parallel to a surface of the fluid, transecting the container from which cells are ejected by selective ejection of cells with adjustable velocity parallel to the fluid surface, and simultaneously selectively forming an array of cells on a substrate surface comprising an array of substantially planar sites is provided, wherein each site contains a single cell. Additionally provided is a method of forming arrays of single live cells more efficiently, rapidly, flexibly and economically than by other cell array approaches, while permitting efficient, continuous and simultaneous sorting of cells based upon selection by measurement of detectible properties quantitatively or semiquantitatively, and multiple ejection target selections permitting non-binary or severally branched decision making. An integrated system and methods are also provided for ejection of selected particles or circumscribed volumes such as live cells from a continuous stream of particles or circumscribed volumes flowing in fluidic ejection channels into flowing fluidic target channels based upon selection by measurement of detectible properties quantitatively or semiquantitatively, and multiple ejection target selections permitting non-binary or severally branched decision making integrated with the measurement by way of a processor.
摘要:
This invention provides a method for indicating a high or low risk of developing pathology at specific sites along epithelial tissues, according to a model of carcinogenesis and measurements of activated enterocytes. The method determines the presence and the intensity of a nullpromoting environment,null a region of intestinal epithelial cells which are biochemically programmed as activated enterocytes to develop pathology such as neoplasia or such as cancer in response to certain signals. The model predicts that neoplasia can develop only in such an environment when the promoting influence is sufficiently intense. In which case to provide the ability to identify pathologic tissues If cancer is determined to be present, this method enables one to assess the stage of cancer, which can be used to monitor the effectiveness of therapeutic regimes during the course of treatment for a patient. The method can also be used in the field of cancer research to develop understanding of the etiology of the disease in addition to new treatments for cancer therapy. It also provides an opportunity to use the method as a tool to investigate pathologic development such as pre-cancerous states in animal and cell culture models of diseases.
摘要:
A method for labeling null-amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles in vivo and in vitro, comprises contacting a compound of formula (I): 1 with mammalian tissue. In formula (I), R1 is selected from the group consisting of nullC(O)-alkyl, nullC(O)-alkylenyl-R4, nullC(O)O-alkyl, nullC(O)O-alkylenyl-R4, nullCnullC(CN)2-alkyl, nullCnullC(CN)2-alkylenyl-R4, 2 R4 is a radical selected from the group consisting of alkyl, substituted alkyl, aryl and substituted aryl; R5 is a radical selected from the group consisting of nullNH2, nullOH, nullSH, nullNH-alkyl, nullNHR4, nullNH-alkylenyl-R4, nullO-alkyl, nullO-alkylenyl-R4, nullS-alkyl, and nullS-alkylenyl-R4; R6is a radical selected from the group consisting of nullCN, nullCOOH, nullC(O)O-alkyl, nullC(O)O-alkylenyl-R4, nullC(O)-alkyl, nullC(O)-alkylenyl-R4, nullC(O)-halogen, nullC(O)NH2, nullC(O)NH-alkyl, nullC(O)NH-alkylenyl-R4; R7 is a radical selected from the group consisting of O, NH, and S; and R8 is N, O or S. R2 and R3 are each independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl and alkylenyl-R10, wherein R10 is selected from the group consisting of nullOH, nullOTs, halogen, spiperone, spiperone ketal and spiperone-3-yl. Alternatively, R2 and R3 together form a heterocyclic ring, optionally substituted with at least one radical selected from the group consisting of alkyl, alkoxy, OH, OTs, halogen, alkylenyl-R10, carbonyl, spiperone, spiperone ketal and spiperone-3-yl. In the compounds of formula (I), one or more of the hydrogen, halogen or carbon atoms can, optionally, be replaced with a radiolabel.
摘要:
Methods of fixing and processing tissue and samples on a membrane by using ultrasound radiation as a part of the method are presented. Ultrasound of a frequency in the range of 0.1-50 MHz is used and the sample or tissue receives 0.1-200 W/cm2 of ultrasound intensity. The use of ultrasound allows much shorter times in the methods. Also presented are apparati comprising transducers of one or of multiple heads for producing the ultrasound radiation and further comprising a central processing unit and optionally comprising one or more sensors. Sensors can include those to measure and monitor ultrasound and temperature. This monitoring system allows one to achieve accurate and optimum tissue fixation and processing without overfixation and tissue damage. The system also allows the performance of antigen-antibody reactions or nucleic acid hybridizations to be completed in a very short time while being highly specific and with a very low or no background.
摘要:
A system provides individualized nullbaselinenull or internal nullcontrolnull for an individual by collecting cells from the individual at an earlier time point prior to the onset of disease, which can be used as a standard for normalcy and a benchmark or reference for measuring the progression or development of any process the cells undergo. This allows study of biophysical, biochemical, architectural, morphological, functional, or physiological differences between cells collected from an individual at one time to cells collected from the same individual at a later point in time. The comparison between cells collected at different times allows for the study of relative responses of these cells when treated with a variety of chemicals. With this system disease markers can be determined that can aid in diagnosis and discovery of therapeutics for the disease of interest. As a result, this system may provide a basis for the production of patient-specific, as opposed to disease-specific drugs.
摘要:
To preserve RNA in a biological sample for analysis, the sample is incubated with an RNA preservative capable of precipitating RNA in an aqueous solution, such as a triphenylmethane dye (e.g., methyl green, crystal violet, pararosaniline, or tris-(4-aminophenyl)methane), cresyl violet, or cobalt ions. RNA preservation may be used in an immunostaining assay and other histochemical methods.
摘要:
The invention provides methods of detecting cancerous cells in biological samples using a double staining/dual imaging approach, which can be used to diagnose cancer. More specifically, the present invention provides methods of diagnosing bladder cancer by a simultaneous scanning of cell morphology and FISH signals of cells derived from a urine sample.
摘要:
A method for treating a biological sample with a Papanicolaou staining process is provided. The method comprises incorporating a detergent treatment into the staining process at any of various steps. The method has been found to advantageously reduce the number of artifacts produced during Papanicolaou staining. Also provided is a sample stained by such a process.
摘要:
A quantitative cell-counting slide includes a plurality of counting chambers juxtapositionally formed in the slide; each counting chamber including a first counting portion consisting of a plurality of miniature grids of which each miniature grid may be formed to have a volume of 0.01 micro-liter for counting any kind of cells, and a second counting portion formed on a platform and consisting of a plurality of HPF (High Power Field) volumetric grids each formed to have a quantitative volume of 0.0083 micro-liter generally equal to one HPF volume adapted for cell counting used in urinary sediment microscopic examination.