摘要:
The present invention provides a method to diagnostically detect the variants of a given pathogen, such as HIV, hepatitis C, hepatitis B (HBV), Parvovirus B19, etc., with the use of a single detection probe.
摘要:
The invention provides a method of causing the degradation of fibrin(ogen) (i.e., fibrin, fibrinogen, and related substances) by means of a fibrinolytic metalloproteinase, such as MMP-3. The method of the invention may be performed in vitro to provide diagnostic information characterizing fibrin(ogen) and the fibrinolytic physiology. The method may also be performed in vivo as a method of thrombolytic therapy in which a fibrinolytic metalloproteinase is administered to a subject to degrade thrombus in situ. The invention further provides compositions containing a fibrinolytic metalloproteinase for the performance of fibrinolytic or thrombolytic procedures. Also provided are kits which include a fibrinolytic metalloproteinase for performing fibrinolytic or thrombolytic procedures.
摘要:
A process for preparing a vaccine containing unprecipitated filaments and hepatitis B Dane particle specific antigens by removal from a blood serum of other proteinaceous matter such that the serum contains less than 10% proteinaceous matter other than that associated with hepatitis B surface antigen or the filament or Dane particle specific antigen. Any virus present is inactivated, and the antigenous mass is diluted with a physiologically acceptable medium.
摘要:
This disclosure provides methods for preparing both a red blood cell (RBC)-containing product and a platelet-containing product from a plurality of blood units. The method comprises leukoreducing a plurality of blood units, separating RBCs, platelets, and plasma from the units to form leukoreduced blood components, pooling the leukoreduced RBC components; pooling the leukoreduced platelet components, treating the pooled components to inactivate one or more pathogens, adding a storage solution to components, dividing the pooled leukoreduced RBCs into a plurality of RBC-containing product units, each having a uniform number of RBCs, and dividing the pooled leukoreduced platelets into a plurality of platelet-containing product units, each having a uniform number of platelets.
摘要:
The invention relates to a method for purification of viral RNA from a biological sample. The method involves lysing the virus envelope to liberate the RNA and passing the lysate through a porous hydrophilic PVDF filter to capture the viral RNA. The filter with bound RNA is then washed to remove proteins, lipids and other contaminants. The RNA is released from the filter using a low ionic strength ribonuclease (RNase) free solution to form a solution containing purified viral RNA. From this solution the RNA is recovered. The invention is also compatible with purification of nucleic acids from other types of samples.
摘要:
The invention provides a diagnostic method of determining Rh genotypes by the identification of the molecular basis of Rh polymorphisms. Specifically, the invention provides a method for directly determining Dd and associated CcEe genotypes with great accuracy, overcoming problems associated with traditional serologic typing methods and leading to a direct discrimination of D/D, D/d, and d/d genetic status. The diagnostic method allows genotyping of fetuses to assess the risk of hemolytic diseases caused by Rh alloimmunization and genetic counseling and/or testing of couples to predict the outcome of pregnancies in relation to Rh incompatibilities. The method of the invention preferably employs amplification of Rh nucleic acid sequences, and employs differential cleavage of RhD-, RhCc- and/or RhEe-specific nucleic acid sequences by a restriction enzyme. Furthermore, diagnostic kits for the determination of Rh genotypes are provided.
摘要:
The invention provides monospecific antibodies that are specifically reactive with fibrinopeptide B (FPB) and with fibrinogen and fragments thereof containing the amino acid sequence defined by SEQ ID NO:1. The invention also provides anti-FPB probes, including monospecific anti-FPB antibodies that have been detectably labeled. In addition, the invention provides methods of using the monospecific antibodies for detection of fibrinopeptide B, as well as reagents and kits for performing the methods. For example, the invention provides a method for detecting fibrinopeptide B with specificity in biological samples such as blood samples, by using the antibody to immunometrically bind to the fibrinopeptide B. Diagnostic methods for determining information associated with atherogenesis and/or thrombogenesis. The invention further provides continuous cell lines (hybridomas) that produce monospecific anti-FPB antibodies.
摘要翻译:本发明提供了与纤维蛋白肽B(FPB)特异性反应的单特异性抗体以及含有由SEQ ID NO:1定义的氨基酸序列的纤维蛋白原及其片段。 本发明还提供抗FPB探针,包括可检测标记的单特异性抗FPB抗体。 此外,本发明提供了使用单特异性抗体检测纤维蛋白肽B的方法,以及用于进行该方法的试剂和试剂盒。 例如,本发明提供了通过使用免疫结合纤维蛋白肽B的抗体来检测生物样品例如血液样品中特异性的纤维蛋白肽B的方法。用于确定与动脉粥样化形成和/或血栓形成相关的信息的诊断方法。 本发明还提供产生单特异性抗FPB抗体的连续细胞系(杂交瘤)。
摘要:
The invention provides nonspecific antibodies which are specifically reactive with the .alpha..sub.E subunit of fibrinogen or a fragment thereof, but not with other portions of the fibrinogen molecule. The invention also provides anti-.alpha..sub.E probes, including nonspecific anti-.alpha..sub.E antibodies which have been detectably labeled. In addition, the invention provides methods of using the nonspecific antibodies for detection of the .alpha..sub.E subunit and fragments thereof, as well as reagents and kits for performing the methods. Diagnostic methods for determining information associated with atherogenesis and/or thrombogenesis, as well as for determining information associated with pregnancy status or outcome. The invention further provides continuous cell lines which produce monospecific anti-.alpha..sub.E antibodies.
摘要:
Hybridoma for production of monoclonal antibody to an antigen found on the peptide fragment of the B.beta. chain of human fibrinogen or fibrin I containing amino acid residues 1-42. The hybridoma is formed by fusing an animal myeloma cell, e.g., mouse myeloma cell, with a splenocyte from an animal, e.g., a mouse, immunized with an NH.sub.2 -terminal of human fibrinogen or fibrin I. Hybridoma for production of monoclonal antibody to an antigen found on the peptide fragment of the B.beta. chain of human fibrin II containing amino acid residues 15-42. The hybridoma is formed by fusing an animal, e.g., mouse myeloma cell with a splenocyte from an animal, e.g., mouse, immunized with a NH.sub.2 -terminal of human fibrin II. Diagnostic and therapeutic uses of the monoclonal antibodies are also disclosed.
摘要:
A vaccine against viral heptitis comprising:A. antigenic particles having a particle size in the range of 30 to 50 nanometers, said antigenic particles containing heptitis B surface antigens;B. said antigen having less than 10 units of free antibody to heptitis B surface antigens per 1,000 units of hepatitis B surface antigens;C. at least 5% of the particles of said vaccine in the size range of 30 to 50 nanometers containing the hepatitis B surface antigenic specificity(s) which have been termed "e-antigen";D. said heptatis B surface antigens, including e-antigens, being present in said vaccine in an amount sufficient to produce antibodies when introduced into a host animal, the balance being a medium which is physiologically acceptable, especially to humans and primates.