摘要:
A method of labeling amino acid-containing compounds and derivatives thereof with a halide moiety comprises reacting a nucleophilic moiety on such compounds with a halogenated electrophilic compound. Radioactive halide-labeled amino acid-containing compounds can be targeted to diseased sites and provide a means to diagnose and/or treat the disease.
摘要:
Compounds that include a targeting moiety bound to a regioselective leaving group are useful for preparing imaging agents. The imaging agents can be isolated from by-products derived from the leaving group based on differences in the chemical attributes (e.g., net charge or polarity) of the molecules or physical attributes of the molecules through the use of a solid support. Methods of producing an imaging agent include the steps of providing a compound that includes a targeting moiety bound to a support via a linker group that contains a site for regioselective substitution of a detectable species, contacting the compound with a solution containing the detectable species, and recovering the imaging agent. Kits which include a first container having therein a solution containing a detectable species and a second container having therein a compound that includes a targeting moiety bound to a support via a leaving group that contains a site for regioselective substitution of the detectable species are also useful for preparing imaging agents.
摘要:
Embodiments of the present invention relates to compounds labeled with imaging agents that also are capable of binding lectin-like oxidized low-density lipoprotein (LOX-1). The labeled compounds are useful for the diagnosis and monitoring of diseases in which inflammation plays a role, such as various cardiovascular diseases including but not limited to atherosclerosis, vulnerable plaque, and coronary artery disease, as well as rheumatoid arthritis.
摘要:
The present invention relates to compounds labeled with imaging agents that also are capable of binding lectin-like oxidized low-density lipoprotein (LOX-1). The labeled compounds are useful for the diagnosis and monitoring of diseases in which inflammation plays a role, such as various cardiovascular diseases including but not limited to atherosclerosis, vulnerable plaque and coronary artery disease, as well as rheumatoid arthritis.
摘要:
FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of the box lid stand in an assembled state, showing my design; FIG. 2 is a front view thereof; FIG. 3 is a rear view thereof; FIG. 4 is a top view thereof; FIG. 5 is bottom view thereof; FIG. 6 is a left-side view thereof; FIG. 7 is a right-side view thereof; FIG. 8 is a front view thereof in a disassembled state; and, FIG. 9 is a front perspective view thereof, in an environment of use. The dash-dash broken lines showing a box lid in FIG. 9 depict environmental subject matter and form no part of the claimed design. The appearance of any portion of the box lid stand shown between break lines forms no part of the claimed design. The dot-dash-dot broken lines depicting the boundary of the box lid stand form no part of the claimed design. All other dash-dash broken lines show portions of the box lid stand that form no part of the claimed design.
摘要:
A method for sample encapsulation. A first sampling swab is provided that includes an absorbent portion and a fluid control portion that extends from the absorbent portion. The absorbent portion is proximate a proximal end of the first sampling swab. The fluid control portion is proximate a distal end of the first sampling swab. A sample is collected with the absorbent portion. At least a portion of the sample is liquid. An encapsulation material is provided that includes a first web and a second web. The first sampling swab is positioned between the first web and the second web. The first web is urged into contact with the second web proximate the absorbent portion. The urging of the first web into contact with the second web proximate the absorbent portion causes liquid to move from the absorbent portion towards the fluid control portion. The urging of the first web into contact with the second web proximate the absorbent portion is discontinued which causes the liquid to be drawn into the absorbent portion. The first web is urged into contact with the second web proximate the distal end of the first sampling swab to encapsulate the liquid in the encapsulation material.
摘要:
An ostomy pouch replacement device allows ostomates with a surgically created stoma to collect, contain and dispose of bodily fluids during hygienic maintenance. The device is customizable to each ostomate's unique stoma diameter and provides a disposable waste receptacle having a hollow absorbent section and a solid absorbent section for sanitary, discreet and odorless disposal of both urine and excrement. The disposable waste receptacle may include a super absorbent polymer powder that becomes a gel in the presence of liquid. The device preferably consists of a disposable waste receptacle that may be positioned over the stoma and includes an absorbent inner material for capturing waste, a cap or plug for scaling the device after use, and a collar stand for pressing an adhesive wafer to the skin and for holding the assembled device in an upright position.
摘要:
A method and an apparatus for dispensing a pH balancing solution are provided. The apparatus includes a system having a chlorine generator with a power supply coupled to the chlorine generator, the chlorine generator servicing a body of water and chlorinating it. A pH monitoring and balancing unit is provided. The pH monitoring and balancing unit monitors and measures when power is supplied from the power supply to the chlorine generator to produce chlorine and thereby calculates an operational time for the chlorine generator. A pH monitoring and balancing unit controller is also provided, the pH monitoring and balancing unit controller computing an estimated pH level based on the production of the chlorine generator from the operational time measured and then determining if the estimated pH is outside of a desired range, and, if it is outside of the desired range, metering a discrete amount of pH balancing solution based on this estimated pH level to return the pH of the body of water to within the desired range.
摘要:
A fluid pump includes a pump body enclosing a first cavity and a second cavity, a first flexible member disposed within the first cavity, a second flexible member disposed within the second cavity, and a drive shaft extending between and attached to each of the first flexible member and the second flexible member. The drive shaft is configured to slide back and forth within the pump body. The pump also includes a first shift valve and a second shift valve disposed between the first flexible member and the second flexible member, operatively coupled to deliver a drive fluid to drive fluid chambers in alternating sequence. Some fluid pumps disclosed herein include a housing defining a modular-receiving cavity and a modular insert secured within the modular-receiving cavity by an interference fit. Methods of manufacturing and using fluid pumps are also disclosed.