Abstract:
In relation to a chromatographic chip, for protein separation, a polymer surface is provided that has a first polymer layer, attached to a support surface, which can be anionic or cationic. To the first layer is attached a second polymer layer, characterized by an opposite charge.
Abstract:
Proteins can be separated from mixtures, based on their pI values, through the use of a series of chromatographic materials, each comprising a solid buffer and an ion exchange resin. Each solid buffer generates a stable pH, such that passing proteins possess a net charge and can be separated by means of an appropriate ion exchanger. In this fashion, proteins from complex biological fluids can be separated for identification and study.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to microspheres useful for embolization which comprises polyvinylalcohol. The present invention also relates to an injectable suspension suitable for embolization which comprises the polyvinylalcohol microspheres and a suitable liquid carrier. The present invention further relates to a method for prophylactic or therapeutic embolization which comprises administering to a mammal an injectable suspension containing the polyvinylalcohol microspheres and a suitable liquid carrier. Finally, the present, invention relates to a process for producing the polyvinylalcbhol microspheres.
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.
Abstract:
This invention relates generally to modified porous solid chromatographic media and processes for the preparation and use of same. In particular, chromatographic media of porous mineral oxide, polymeric, or polymer-coated mineral oxide supports are disclosed which are characterized by a reversible high sorptive capacity and high intraparticle mass transfer rates. In order to prevent non-specific adsorption of or interaction with biomolecules, these supports may be passivated by use of a passivation mixture comprising a main monomer, a passivating monomer, and a crosslinking agent, which mixture upon polymerization results in 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 mineral oxide 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 and a crosslinking agent, which mixture upon polymerization results in the substantial elimination of the undesirable non-specific interaction with biomolecules.
Abstract:
In the automatic installation for liquid chromatography according to the invention, the container of product to be fractionated is associated to a measuring container and is provided, as are the containers of eluents, with low level detector means; feed valves are interposed between said containers and the injection pump whereas output valves are interposed between the outlet from the column and the collector containers; a control unit comprises a safety device connected to the low level detectors to control the stoppage of the pump whenever necessary, and a control device receiving the signals from detection means connected to the output of the column and controlling the measuring container and said valves to perform successive cycles of chromatography each one including the steps of injecting a quantity of product, admitting at least one eluent and collecting the or each corresponding fraction.
Abstract:
Dried agarose or gelose-containing films which are rehydratable into aqueous gel films are disclosed. The dried films are prepared by first forming, on a support, an aqueous gel film containing at most 5% by weight of agarose or gelose and a water-soluble linear polymer or copolymer of acrylamide or methacrylamide. The viscosity of such polymer and copolymer in a 5% aqueous solution at 22.degree. C is about 17000 centipoises or less and preferably about 6000 centipoises or less. The aqueous gel film is then dried according to known techniques, with the linear polymer or copolymer of acrylamide or methacrylamide being included in the dried film.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to injectable compositions comprising biocompatible, swellable, substantially hydrophilic, non-toxic and substantially spherical polymeric material carriers which are capable of efficiently delivering bioactive therapeutic factor(s) for use in embolization drug therapy. The present invention further relates to methods of embolization gene therapy, particularly for the treatment of angiogenic and non-angiogenic-dependent diseases, using the injectable compositions.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to injectable compositions comprising biocompatible, hydrophilic, non-toxic and substantially spherical microspheres associated with stem cells useful for tissue construction and generation. The invention also relates to methods of tissue construction and generation, for the treatment of various tissue damage and defects, using the injectable compositions.