Abstract:
The invention relates to the development of chimeric OspA molecules for use in a new Lyme vaccine. More specifically, the chimeric OspA molecules comprise the proximal portion from one OspA serotype, together with the distal portion from another OspA serotype, while retaining antigenic properties of both of the parent polypeptides. The chimeric OspA molecules are delivered alone or in combination to provide protection against a variety of Borrelia genospecies. The invention also provides methods for administering the chimeric OspA molecules to a subject in the prevention and treatment of Lyme disease or borreliosis.
Abstract:
Provided herein are methods of treating a kidney injury in a patient, comprising administering to the patient hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) in an amount effective to treat the kidney injury. In some embodiments, administration of the HSCs is delayed, such that the HSCs are not administered immediately after the kidney injury. In certain aspects, the HSCs are administered to the patient during the beginning of the repair phase of the kidney. Further embodiments and aspects of the invention, including related methods and compositions for use therein, are described herein.
Abstract:
The present specification discloses methods of characterizing a population of particles using a particle analyzer. Particles may be characterized by size, absolute number, whether the particle is non-proteinaceous or proteinaceous, whether a proteinaceous particle has or lacks a certain physical property, or any combination thereof.
Abstract:
The invention discloses a hemostatic composition comprising chitin or a water insoluble chitin derivative, especially water insoluble chitosan, in particulate form, wherein the composition is present in paste form.
Abstract:
The invention relates to the field of treatment of ischemic conditions and diseases using a cell population comprising CD34+ cells isolated from peripheral blood of a subject. The invention provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising (i) a cell population comprising CD34+ cells, (ii) a plasma protein, and (iii) an isotonic solution comprising at least one salt, said isotonic solution comprising acetate, gluconate, or both acetate and gluconate. Methods of treating tissue damaged by ischemia in a subject and methods of treating a medical condition, wherein the pharmaceutical composition of the invention is administered, are further provided herein. Also, methods of promoting mobilization of CD34+ cells from bone marrow into peripheral blood are provided herein.
Abstract:
A dialysis machine having a multiple line voltage heater includes first and second heater elements, first and second switching devices connected electrically to the first and second heating elements, first and second power lines, and a control element configured to provide a first switching device state in which power at a first voltage is supplied via the first and second power lines to both first and second heater elements via both first and second switching devices and a second switching device state in which power at a second voltage is supplied via the first and second power lines to the first heater element only via the first switching device.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a method for the measurement of active alpha1-proteinase inhibitor (A1PI) in a sample, comprising the steps of binding elastase to a solid support, letting the A1PI contained in the sample bind to the solid phase-bound elastase, and detecting solid phase-bound A1PI with a detection reagent.
Abstract:
The invention discloses a method for the production of a polymerized product comprising the following steps: - providing a polymerization device to which a polymerization mixture and a separation medium can be applied and wherein flow of said mixture and medium can be conducted in appropriate ducts for said mixture and medium, - transporting said polymerization mixture in a duct of said polymerization device thereby allowing the polymerization reaction, - transporting said mixture in a duct of said polymerization device in a continuous flow, - interrupting said continuous flow of said mixture with said separation medium so as to obtain consecutive volumes of said mixture and volumes of said separation medium, - further transporting said consecutive volumes of said mixture and volumes of said separation medium in a duct of said polymerization device wherein said mixture further polymerizes to obtain a discontinuous polymerized product, and removing said discontinuous polymerized product from said polymerization device.
Abstract:
Aspects of the invention include methods for enhancing blood coagulation in a subject. In practicing methods according to certain embodiments, an amount of a non-anticoagulant sulfated polysaccharide (NASP) in combination with a gastrointestinal epithelial barrier permeation enhancer is orally administered to a subject in a manner sufficient to enhance blood coagulation in the subject. Compositions and kits for practicing methods of the invention are also described.
Abstract:
A medical fluid system includes a medical fluid pump; a container holding a fluid to be pumped by the medical fluid pump, the fluid at a first time having a first conductivity, the fluid at a second time having a second conductivity; and a radio frequency level sensor positioned in operable relation with the container, the radio frequency operation of the level sensor configured so as to be (i) indicative of a level of the fluid in the container and (ii) at least substantially independent of whether the fluid has the first conductivity or the second conductivity. The medical fluid system can determine the level of medical fluid by measuring the resistance, impedance or phase shift seen by the sensor.