Abstract:
The present invention provides for light fatigue resistant photochromic compositions including a unique combination of hindered aminoether light stabilizer ("HAELS") compounds to extend the usable lifetime of naphthopyran photochromic compositions and articles. Additionally, light stabilizer compounds and hydroxyphenyl benzotriazole UV absorbers have a synergistic effect in extending the usable lifetime of photochromic compositions and articles. Specifically, certain tertiary and secondary amine HALS compounds in combination with hydroxyphenyl benzotriazole UV absorbers extend the usable lifetime of spiro-indolino-oxazine photochromic compositions and articles. Similarly, aminoether HAELS compounds in combination with hydroxyphenyl benzotriazole UV absorbers further extend the usable lifetime of the naphthopyran photochromic compositions and articles.
Abstract:
Method for determining the presence of an aminotransferase (AT1), other than aspartate aminostransferase (AST), in a biological sample. The method includes contacting the sample with an amino donor substrate for AT1, an amino acceptor substrate for AT1, cysteine sulfinic acid (CSA) in excess, a second aminotransferase (AT2), different from AT1, in excess, and an indicator for the presence of sulfite ions, under conditions in which the concentration of said AT1 can be determined by the amount of the indicator which forms a detectable signal.
Abstract:
A phototranschromic ink suitable for use in a printing machine, including a water soluble, inert, non-ionic polymeric resin carrier base having film forming properties, a photo acid or photo base progenitor which releases or takes up protons upon exposure to light, a pH sensitive dye which changes color in response to a change in proton levels, a water compatible non-ionic wetting agent which cooperates with said dye to allow said dye to change color in response to said change in proton levels, a water compatible non-ionic thickening agent which cooperates with said dye to allow said dye to change color in response to said change in proton levels, a neutral water soluble flow aid which cooperates with said dye to allow said dye to change color in response to said change of proton levels; wherein said base, progenitor, dye, wetting agent, thickening agent and flow aid all cooperate to provide an ink which changes color upon exposure to ultraviolet radiation and is of suitable consistency for use in a printing machine.
Abstract:
A process for detecting the presence of a Pneumocystis carinii infection in a mammal is described in which Pneumocystis carinii encoded nucleic acids are detected in the blood of an infected mammal by means of nucleic acid hybridization, preferably using a polymerase chain reaction.
Abstract:
The present invention describes methods and systems for detecting the presence of Pneumocystis carinii antigens in the blood. Also disclosed and useful in both methods and systems of the present invention is a monoclonal antibody immunospecific for a 116kD Pneumocystis carinii antigen and antigenically cross-reactive fragments thereof.
Abstract:
Improvements in methods for determining the presence of suprathreshold amounts of aspartate aminotransferase in an oral fluid sample by (1) incubation of aspartate aminotransferase substrate materials in a first reaction mixture with the sample to form a first reaction product and (2) detection of reaction product therein by incubation with an indicator substance in a second reaction mixture wherein a second colored reaction product is formed. The improvement comprises (a) utilizing a diazonium dyestuff as the indicator substance in the second reaction and (b) modifying reaction conditions within the first and second reaction mixtures such that no visually detectable colored reaction product will be formed in the second reaction mixture by subthreshold level of aspartate aminotransferase but wherein a visually detectable color reaction product will be formed in the reaction mixture when a selected suprathreshold concentration of aspartate aminotransferase is present in the first reaction mixture.
Abstract:
Disclosed are methods for determining the presence of periodontal disease in mammals. The methods include the steps of (1) sampling gingival crevicular fluid, (2) assaying the crevicular fluid sample by colorimetric or other means to determine levels of alanine aminotransferase present, and (3) correlating the levels of alanine aminotransferase present in the crevicular fluid sample with a standard which is indicative of the presence of periodontal disease.
Abstract:
Photochemical systems for the visualization of exposure to ultraviolet radiation and for the utilization of ultraviolet radiation to effectuate visible color changes involving a process responsive to ultraviolet radiation in which a photoacid is formed upon irradiation of a photoacid progenitor compound, preferably 0-nitrobenzaldehyde, with ultraviolet light and wherein proton transfer to a dyestuff causes the dyestuff to undergoe a visible color change. If desired, the system undergoes such color changes to an extent directly proportional to the cumulative amount of ultraviolet incident thereupon. Examples are given of materials which can be made into films, extruded into fibers, formed into objects, or formulated as inks, paints, and the like.