Abstract:
The present invention relates to an FRET donor/acceptor pair for use as biosensor, comprising at least two fluorescence proteins, where at least one fluorescence protein is stable with respect to a parameter to be detected by the biosensor and at least one fluorescence protein is not stable.
Abstract:
Sensors and methods for determination of analytes are provided. Analytes including explosives (e.g., RDX or PETN) may be determined by monitoring, for example, a change in an optical signal of a material upon exposure to the analyte. In some embodiments, the analyte and the material may interact via a chemical reaction to form a new emissive species. Embodiments described herein may provide inexpensive sensors with high selectivity and sensitivity.
Abstract:
Explosives detection polymers are provided that include a polyamine polymer, such as polyethylenimine, functionalized with a small molecule fluorophore. Methods for detecting an explosive material using polyamine polymers functionalized with a small molecule fluorophore are also provided. Sensors for explosive detection are provided that include a polyamine polymer functionalized with a small molecule fluorophore and a complementary analytical device.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to the field of diagnostic methods. Specifically, the present invention contemplates a method for diagnosing heart failure in a subject and a method for monitoring progression or regression of heart failure in a subject. The invention also relates to tools for carrying out the aforementioned methods, such as diagnostic devices.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to an in vitro method of diagnosis, prognosis and/or monitoring of pathologies caused by gliotoxin-producing fungi or their derivatives, characterized in that it is based on the detection of SS'-dimethyl-gliotoxin in a biological sample. Also relates to the use of the SS'-dimethyl-gliotoxin as marker for the diagnosis, prognosis and/or monitoring of pathologies caused by gliotoxin-producing fungi or their derivatives in a subject.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a method for profiling phytohormone levels in plant tissue or tissue of other plastid containing organisms, i.e. a method for the simultaneous determination of a multitude of phytohormone levels in plant tissue or tissue of other plastid containing organisms, which method comprises the following steps: i. extraction of particulate tissue material of the plastid containing organism, in particulate tissue material of plants, with a liquid extractant, which is a mixture of at least one water miscible neutral organic solvent having from 1 to 3 carbon atoms and 1 heteroatom selected from O and N with water containing from 0.1 to 5% by weight, based on the extractant, of at least one acid, whereby a first liquid extract is obtained; ii. contacting the liquid extract obtained in step i. with a solid absorbent having a hydrophobically modified surface and removing the solid absorbent to obtain a second liquid extract; iii. evaporating the solvent from the second extract and then re-dissolving the obtained residue in a solvent mixture of at least one water miscible neutral organic solvent having from 1 to 3 carbon atoms and 1 heteroatom selected from O and N with water containing from 0.1 to 5% by weight, based on the solvent mixture, of at least one acid to obtain a reconstituted extract; iv. purification of the reconstituted extract by contacting it with a solid absorbent having a hydrophobically modified surface to obtain a purified reconstituted extract (eluate); and v. determining the relative concentrations of at least two, frequently at least 4, in particular at least 6, especially at least 8 or at least 10 phyto, e.g. from 2 to 60, frequently from 4 to 50, in particular from 6 to 45, especially from 8 to 40 or from 10 to 30 plant hormones (phytohormones) in the purified reconstituted extract obtained in step iv. by directly subjecting the purified reconstituted extract to an analyzing unit comprising a separation unit for separation the phytohormones and an analyzer for identifying the phytohormones which separation unit is coupled to the analyzer.
Abstract:
Isobaric reagents for labeling analytes are provided. The isobaric reagents have facile design and synthesis that allows for differential labeling of an unlimited number of analyte samples.
Abstract:
Isobaric reagents for labeling analytes are provided. The isobaric reagents have facile design and synthesis that allows for differential labeling of an unlimited number of analyte samples.