摘要:
Sample processing systems and methods of using those systems for processing sample materials located in devices that are separate from the system are disclosed. The sample processing systems include a rotating base plate on which the sample processing devices are located during operation of the systems. The systems also include connection apparatus that allow for rapid and easy removal and/or replacement of base plates.
摘要:
Methods for identifying a compound that binds to a target are described. In general, the methods involve forming a first library comprising a multiplicity of peptides, identifying one or more peptides that bind to the target and determining a peptide motif therefrom, forming a second library comprising a multiplicity of compounds designed based on the peptide motif, selecting from the second library at least one compound that binds to the target, and determining the structure or structures of the at least one compound that binds to the target. Libraries of compounds based on a peptide motif and compounds identified by the methods of the invention are also disclosed.
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The amount of platelet surface proteins in a sample may be measured by collecting a sample containing platelets into a collection tube containing a platelet stabilizing composition, labeling the platelet surface protein and detecting by cytometry.
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Embodiments described herein provide methods of processing a sample containing at least one biological element. In one method, a first conductor and a second conductor are introduced into or located adjacent the sample. A voltage is applied between the first conductor and the second conductor. The voltage is adjusted to reduce an ability of the at least one biological element to be amplified or detected in a PCR reaction process, such that the biological element is removed from a binding member, and/or to unzip the at least one biological element.
摘要:
Particulate labels that can be individually identified comprise particulate supports to which are bound at least two distinguishable signal-generating moieties, such as fluorophores emitting at different wavelengths, which signals are detectable and measurable in situ. By varying the ratio and/or amounts of the signal-generating moieties, a multiplicity of different and distinguishable labels is obtained. Each different label can then be coupled to a different reagent and the individual interactions of each reagent with a target observed in parallel.
摘要:
Methods are disclosed for identifying an RNA fragment that mimics the structure of a defined or undefined target RNA molecule to which a compound binds inside of a cell resulting in retardation of cell growth or cell death. Methods using these RNA fragments for identifying unknown compounds of pharmaceutical interest, and for identifying unknown RNA targets for use in treating disease are disclosed. These methods and compositions are used in screening for novel antibiotics, bacteriostatics, or modifications thereof or for identifying compounds useful to alter expression levels of proteins encoded by mRna. The methods involve providing random DNA fragments from DNA which encodes RNA target molecules, cloning such fragments to create a plasmid library of same; transfecting cells which contain the native RNA target molecule with the plasmid library and exposing the cells to one or more of test compounds. Cells transfected with an RNA fragment that mimics the target molecule will survive in culture, and cells transfected with fragments which do not mimic the molecule will suffer defects in growth. The mimicking RNA fragment is isolated and provides structural information about the target. The fragment and the information derived from it are then used to screen or design binding compounds.
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The present invention relates to methods and compositions for modulating the heterotypic adhesion between E-cadherin expressing cells and T lymphocytes. Monoclonal antibodies which specifically bind to E-cadherin and isolated peptides which mimic the binding function of E-cadherin also are provided. The antibodies and peptides are useful in screening assays to identify pharmaceutical lead compounds which are capable of modulating adhesion between T lymphocytes and E-cadherin expressing cells. Methods and pharmaceutical compositions for modifying the mucosal immune response of a subject also are provided.
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This invention provides a method of diagnosing a thyroid condition in a subject which comprises: determining the concentration of thyroid stimulating hormone in a urine sample by a method which is not a radioimmunoassay; and comparing the concentration of thyroid stimulating hormone with a urinary concentration of thyroid stimulating hormone in a normal subject; wherein: i) a concentration of thyroid stimulating hormone which is higher than the urinary concentration of thyroid stimulating hormone in the normal subject diagnoses hypothyroidism in the subject; and ii) a concentration of thyroid stimulating hormone which is lower than the urinary concentration of thyroid stimulating hormone in the normal subject diagnoses hyperthyroidism in the subject. This invention also proves a method of monitoring thyroxine therapy.
摘要:
Disclosed are an immunoassay device which comprises a labeled substance dotting portion and a specimen dotting portion provided thereon, and an immunoassay method using the device.
摘要:
The invention relates to oligonucleotide probes attached to discrete particles wherein the particles can be grouped into a plurality of sets based on a physical property. A different probe is attached to the discrete particles of each set, and the identity of the probe is determined by identifying the discrete particles from their physical property. The physical property includes any that can be used to differentiate the discrete particles, and includes, for example, size, flourescence, radioactivity, electromagnetic charge, or absorbance, or label(s) may be attached to the particle such as a dye, a radionuclide, or an EML. In a preferred embodiment, discrete particles are separated by a flow cytometer which detects the size, charge, flourescence, or absorbance of the particle. The invention also relates to methods using the probes complexed with the discrete particles to analyze target nucleic acids.