摘要:
A method of microdissection which involves forming an image field of cells of the tissue sample utilizing a microscope, identifying at least one zone of cells of interest from the image field of cells which at least one zone of cells of interest includes different types of cells than adjacent zones of cells, and extracting the at least one zone of cells of interest from the tissue sample. The extraction is achieved by contacting the tissue sample with a transfer surface that can be selectively activated so that regions thereof adhere to the zone of cells of interest to be extracted. The transfer surface includes a selectively activatable adhesive layer which provides, for example, chemical or electrostatic adherence to the selected regions of the tissue sample. After the transfer surface is activated, the transfer surface and tissue sample are separated. During separation, the zone of cells of interest remains adhered to the transfer surface and is thus separated from the tissue sample, the zone of cells of interest may then be molecularly analyzed.
摘要:
A method of direct extraction of cellular material from a tissue sample which involves: forming an image field of cells of the tissue sample utilizing a microscope, identifying at least one zone of cells of interest from the image field of cells which at least one zone of cells of interest includes different types of cells than adjacent zones of cells, and extracting the at least one zone of cells of interest from the tissue sample. The extracted zone(s) of cells is subjected to analysis. The overall process of identifying, extracting, transporting, and analyzing the extracted zones(s) of cells can be fully automated.
摘要:
The present invention relates, in general, to a method for diagnosing cancer susceptibility based on alterations in the nm23 gene. In particular, the present invention relates to a method of identifying individuals at risk for developing a primary cancer or at risk for suffering treatment failure, morbidity, or mortality associated with cancer. The invention further relates to a means of using genetic methods to predict individuals at increased risk for developing distant metastases.
摘要:
Inappropriate degradation of extracellular matrix molecules by metalloproteinases plays an important role in a wide variety of pathologic conditions including neoplasia and arthritis. The present invention is an isolated protein of approximately 23,000 daltons in size which binds to metalloproteinases with high affinity, can be purified using affinity chromatography on solid phase metalloproteinases, and is potentially useful for therapy of pathologic conditions involving the inappropriate production of metalloproteinases. This protein is characterized by the presence of the following amino acid sequences: CSCSPVHPQQAFCNADVVIRAKAVSEKEVDSGNPIYGNNI KDIEFIYTAPSEAVCGVELDVEGK KRHITLCDFIVPWDTLSTTQKKSLNHRYQQGCEECKITRCPMIPCYISSPDECLWTDTVV KFFACIKRHITLCDFIVPWSQIADXLSS With the positions of the cysteine residues and associated disulfide bridges required for biologic activity.
摘要:
A family of metalloproteinases exist which cleave extracellular matrix molecules. These metalloproteinases are secreted in a latent inactive form and require activation in order to specifically cleave the preferred substrate. A series of peptides have been prepared based on the complete sequence analysis of type IV procollagenase. Peptide inhibitors were synthesized which correspond to cysteine repeat regions and histidine containing regions; the mechanism of action of these peptides involves inhibition of binding of the enzyme to the substrate. Peptide inhibitors were synthesized which correspond to the peptide cleaved off during activation, and constitute a novel class of metalloproteinase inhibitors. These inhibitors are members of a series of peptides which contain the core amino acid sequence RKPRC or analogs thereof. The cysteine residue is required for activity. Affinity purified antibodies directed against specific peptides can be used to a) detect any general metalloproteinase enzyme with the sequence in part VAAHE or PRCGNPD, and distinguish it from other known members of the metalloproteinase family, b) block functional domains resulting in the inhibition of enzyme activity, and c) distinguish latent from activated forms of the enzyme.
摘要:
A device is provided for determining the presence of an antigen which comprises a trapping zone, which contains material capable of capturing free flowing enzyme linked antibodies, but not antibodies bound to a transport particle which flows freely through the trapping zone into the substrate zone, and a substrate zone which contains material capable of reacting with enzyme-linked antibodies to produce a reaction which indicates the presence of antibodies. A method of determining the presence of an antigen is provided wherein a sample is mixed with two classes of antibodies which are specific for the antigen being tested for, but which react with different antigen domains, wherein the mixture consists of class one antibodies bound to a transport particle which flows freely through the trapping zone and class two enzyme-linked antibodies which are incapable, unless bound to the transport particles, of flowing freely through the trapping zone. In the presence of the antigen being tested for, both classes of antibodies bind to the antigen and flow through the trapping zone into the substrate zone, wherein a reaction takes place to indicate the presence of the antigen.
摘要:
A cell matrix receptor specific for laminin expressed on the surface of carcinoma and epithelial cells is provided. The binding of these cells to extracellular matrix is mediated by the laminin molecule, which has binding domains for type IV collagen of the matrix and the cell surface receptor. Fragments of the laminin molecule lacking the type IV collagen binding domain and antibodies to the receptor are useful in conjunction with the cell receptor as ligands in binding assays for cancer diagnosis and in cancer management.
摘要:
Amnion membranes derived from mammalian placentas are employed as the substrate tissue in in vitro assay methods for evaluating cellular interaction with natural barrier tissues. The amnion is also employed as a growth substrate, particularly for the culture of cells difficult to culture on conventional substrates. A diagnostic apparatus including an amnion membrane is also disclosed.
摘要:
A device for determining the presence of antigens which comprises a first zone containing antigens and enzyme-linked antibodies which are capable of immunologically reacting with said antigens, said antibodies being positioned in said first zone such that they will be removed from said first zone when reacted with antigens passing through said first zone but not removed from said first zone in the absence of such antigens, and a second zone containing material capable of reacting with said enzyme-linked antibodies to produce a color forming reaction which indicates the presence of said antibodies.