摘要:
A continuously repeatable method of detecting possible presence of one or several different selected target antigen(s), such as explosives and/or narcotics, in a predetermined test volume with a flow-through analysis device, such as a Piezoelectric Quartz Crystal Microbalance device (QCM), an Ellipsometer device or a Surface Plasmon Resonance biosensor device, is described. The device is equipped with one or several fluidly connected, individually operated, flow-through testing cells, each cell containing a sensing surface, each sensing surface comprising a selected modified target antigen immobilized thereon, which modified antigen has weaker affinity than the target antigen for a selected antibody specific for the selected target antigen. One testing cell is for analyzing a target antigen by the competition mode, whereas optional other testing cells are individually selected for analysis by the competition mode or the displacement mode.
摘要:
A coated metal surface on a solid support, wherein the coating consists of a protein layer firmly attached to the metal surface, and said protein layer is coupled to linker molecules that are bound to low molecular weight antigens, wherein the linker molecules are coupled to the protein layer and are bound to the antigen via functional end groups and contain between the functional end groups an aliphatic hydrocarbon of 1, 2 or 3 carbon atoms, and wherein the antigens are optionally reversibly bound to antibodies specific for the antigens, is described. The coated metal surface on a solid support may be used in a method of detecting analyte antigens as part of an analysis device, such as a Piezoelectric Crystal Microbalance device or a Surface Plasmon Resonance biosensor, for detection in an aqueous solution of an analyte antigen with higher affinity to an antibody than the antigen of the coating by monitoring the displacement of the antibody from the coating.
摘要:
A coated metal surface on a solid support, wherein the coating consists of a self-assembled monolayer (SAM) of oligo(ethylene glycol)-terminated amide group-containing alkyl thiols firmly attached to the metal surface via the thiol-end and low molecular weight antigens bound via an amide-group to the SAM-forming OEG molecule, wherein the alkyl portion has 1-20 methylene groups, wherein the oligo(ethylene glycol) portion has 1-15 ethylene oxy units, and wherein the antigens, such as explosives and narcotics, are optionally reversibly bound to antibodies specific for the antigens, is disclosed. The coated metal surface on a solid support may be used in a method of detecting analyte antigens as part of an analysis device, such as a Piezoelectric Crystal Microbalance device or a Surface Plasmon Resonance biosensor, for detection in an aqueous solution of an analyte antigen with higher affinity to an antibody than the antigen of the coating by monitoring the displacement of the antibody from the coating.
摘要:
Method for extracapsular cataract extraction with or without posterior chamber intraocular lens implantation comprising chemical modification of the posterior surface of the lens capsule, at least in the optical portion of said capsule, for preventing cell attachment and growth.
摘要:
A mixture of isolated or synthetic affinity molecules in a liquid carrier is disclosed. The mixture comprises at least two different affinity molecules, each with affinity for a predetermined analyte, for use in a single or multi flow cell piezoelectric crystal micro balance apparatus. Each isolated or synthetic affinity molecule forms together with the predetermined analyte an interaction pair selected from the group consisting of anion-cation, antibody-antigen, receptor-ligand, enzyme-substrate, oligonucleotide-oligonucleotide with complementary sequence, oligonucleotide-protein, oligonucleotide-cell, and peptide nucleic acid (PNA) oligomer-polynucleotide, wherein the polynucleotide may be selected from the group consisting of RNA, DNA and PNA polymers complementary to PNA oligomer. Use of the mixture for introduction into the liquid flow of a single or multi flow cell piezoelectric crystal micro balance apparatus is also described, as well as a kit containing the mixture.
摘要:
In a method for producing intraocular lenses with improved optical properties, applying to the optical part of the lens a coating to protect the surface during one or more processing steps which are carried out under conditions so that the protective coating is essentially insoluble and remains adhered to the lens, and removing the coating by changing the conditions which make the coating adhere to the lens.
摘要:
A coated metal surface on a solid support, wherein the coating consists of a self-assembled monolayer (SAM) of oligo(ethylene glycol)-terminated amide group-containing alkyl thiols firmly attached to the metal surface via the thiol-end and low molecular weight antigens bound via an amide-group to the SAM-forming OEG molecule, wherein the alkyl portion has 1-20 methylene groups, wherein the oligo(ethylene glycol) portion has 1-15 ethylene oxy units, and wherein the antigens, such as explosives and narcotics, are optionally reversibly bound to antibodies specific for the antigens, is disclosed. The coated metal surface on a solid support may be used in a method of detecting analyte antigens as part of an analysis device, such as a Piezoelectric Crystal Microbalance device or a Surface Plasmon Resonance biosensor, for detection in an aqueous solution of an analyte antigen with higher affinity to an antibody than the antigen of the coating by monitoring the displacement of the antibody from the coating.
摘要:
A system, device and method for detection of several individual analytes in a test solution aliquot (83) with an array of individually operated piezoelectric crystal microbalances are described. The system comprises a connecting station (100) that receives a plurality of individually specific piezoelectric crystal microbalance flow-trough cells (10), each containing a piezoelectric crystal (50) carrying electrodes (56,62) and a coating (66,46) exposing a first member of an interaction pair specific for an individual analyte being a second member of the interaction pair. Flowing means (70) flows a solution (75) and the test solution aliquot (83) to and through a cell compartment of each of the cells (10) via the connecting station (100). Power and measurement means (130) oscillate the piezoelectric crystal(s) (50). A change in oscillating characteristics of the crystal(s) (50), following interaction between the first and second members of the interaction pair, detects presence of the individual analyte(s). Further, disposable flow cells (10) for use in an array of individually operated piezoelectric crystal microbalances (112) is described.
摘要:
A method of individually analyzing with a surface acoustic wave (SAW) sensor apparatus the presence or absence of at least two different target antigens in a liquid sample is described. The method comprises providing and running a single flow cell comprising a SAW sensor chip with at least two, e.g. twelve, SAW sensor elements, each comprising an individual coating immobilizing and exposing a modified antigen that has a weaker affinity for an antibody which is specific for one of the target antigens than the target antigen itself. Such a flow cell and surface acoustic wave (SAW) sensor chip for immunological displacement reactions are also disclosed.
摘要:
A system and a method for detection of trace amounts of airborne or deposited low-molecular weight compound(s), such as narcotics or explosives, comprising an electrically charged collector surface connected to an ionizer ionizing airborne particles with an electrical charge opposite to the charge of the collector surface, optional air-stirring means, extraction means for extraction of collected material from the collector surface, and equipment for chemical and/or biochemical detection of said compound(s) from said extracted collected material, is disclosed. Further, a modified ionizer/collector device wherein the collector is extended from the body of the device and is equipped with a preferably detachable, electrically chargeable collecting surface and wherein optionally the air-ionizing part of the device is also extended from the body of the ionizer/collector device, either together with or apart from, the extended collector arm, is described. The device may be battery-driven and portable, and suitable for use by the customs, airport security and police for the detection of e.g. narcotics or explosives or in mine detection.