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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7723112 | Compositions and methods for treating and diagnosing cancer The present invention relates to compositions and methods for characterizing, treating and diagnosing cancer. In particular, the present invention provides a cancer stem cell profile, as well as novel stem cell cancer markers useful for the diagnosis, characterizati... | 05/25/2010 |
| 7410802 | Methods for simultaneously detecting both members of a binding pair Methods and kits for simultaneously measuring both members of a binding pair are described. ... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7393697 | Diagnostic test for analytes in a sample Diagnostic devices and methods are provided. The diagnostic devices preferably comprise a test strip with a test area. The sample to be analyzed contacts the test area, which comprises a specific binding partner for the analyte of interest. Analyte, if present in th... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7354773 | Method and apparatus for preparing cell samples for intracellular antigen detection using flow cytometry A method and apparatus for preparing biological cell samples for intracellular analysis. The invention is based upon the recognition that many of the steps of the conventional methods for such sample preparation can be eliminated, leading to a process that readily l... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7354614 | Diagnostic device A diagnostic device 1 for performing an immunochromatographic analysis of a sample is disclosed. The diagnostic device 1 comprises a porous substrate 10 for performing the analysis and a pre-filter 30 to remove solid components, such as s... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7341837 | Soluble analyte detection and amplification The present invention relates to a method of detection of a compound of interest that is present at low levels in a sample. In particular, the present invention relates to a method of detection of a compound of interest in solution by a nucleic acid-labelled binding... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7332349 | Detection of cell membrane-associated proteins using membrane fragments displayed on encoded microparticle arrays Disclosed are methods relating to cell membrane fragments associated with microbeads, so that the characteristics of the cells the fragments originated from can be determined. The fragments can be oriented with what was the outer surface of the cell membrane facing ... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7297312 | Simultaneous multianalyte electrochemical assay based on spatial resolution A simultaneous multianalyte electrochemical assay includes a cell which has a surface and the surface includes analyte binding sites i.e., antibodies or antigens on a solid phase at distinct separate locations. Separate working electrodes are located within proximit... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7291473 | Screening process for atopic dermatitis The present invention provides a process of screening patients for atopic dermatitis. The process includes the step of determining, in sera of the patient, the presence of antibodies against nuclear antigens such as transcription co-activator p75, wherein the presen... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7192719 | Antibodies specific for papillary fibroblasts as markers for skin quality Whether or not a sample of skin or of a skin equivalent contains such amount of a papillary fibroblast population as to be considered a normal skin is determined by labelling said skin or skin equivalent with at least one antibody specific for papillary fibroblasts ... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7056657 | Apparatus and methods for magnetic separation Separation apparatus and method for separating magnetic and/or magnetically-labeled particles from a test medium. Test medium within a reaction chamber is caused to flow past a collecting surface, and a high-gradient magnetic field is applied to the surface t... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7052855 | Anti-APO-B-48 monoclonal antibody, hybridoma producing the same, and method for measuring APO-B-48 using the same A novel monoclonal antibody which specifically binds to apo-B-48 is disclosed. The monoclonal antibody specifically binds to apo-B-48 but does not bind to apo-B-100. ... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7049150 | Binding assay device with non-absorbent carrier material A binding assay device includes a porous membrane comprising a material enabling capillary movement of a liquid sample from a first area on the membrane on a second area on the membrane. A detection site is disposed on the membrane between the first and second areas... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7001775 | Assays for autoantibodies A method and kit for screening a sample of body fluid for at least one autoantibody to at least one antigen. A source of at least one antigen to the autoantibody is provided. A substrate having immobilized thereto at least one antibody to the antigen is also provide... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6991907 | Methods for the assay of troponin I and T and complexes of troponin I and T and selection of antibodies for use in immunoassays Antibodies and methods are described for the detection and quantitation of cardiac specific troponin I in samples. Cardiac-specific troponin isoforms exist in various forms in the blood, including free and complexed forms. By selecting antibodies that are insensitiv... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6989276 | Rapid classification of biological components A method is disclosed for analyzing a biological sample by antibody profiling for identifying forensic samples or for detecting the presence of an analyte. In an illustrative embodiment of the invention, the analyte is a drug, such as marijuana, cocaine, methampheta... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6951760 | Diagnostic neodymium(III), ytterbium(III), or erbium(III) ion-ligand complexes The invention relates to a method for detection of an analyte in a test sample by a specific binding reaction among the analyte, a specific binding partner for the analyte, and an (immuno)reactant provided with a label, characterized in that the label is a lanthanid... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6939678 | Methods for the assay of troponin I and T and complexes of troponin I and T and selection of antibodies for use in immunoassays Assay systems and specialized antibodies for the detection and quantitation of troponin I and troponin T in body fluids as an indicator of myocardial infarction. Since troponin I and T exist in various conformations in the blood, the ratios of the monomeric troponin... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6933109 | Rapid particle detection Methods and reagents for rapid purification and/or identification of particles in a liquid sample are described. The technique uses centrifugation to concentrate particles against a slanted surface having an agent specifically binding to the particles. This method i... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6916624 | Antibodies that bind gamma-heregulin A novel member of the heregulin superfamily has been identified which is designated “γ-HRG”. This molecule, secreted by human breast cancer MDA-MB-175 cells, leads to the formation of a constitutive active receptor complex and stimulates the growth of these cel... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6905835 | Assay for anti transglutaminase antibodies detection useful in celicac disease diagnosis A non-instrumental assay for the diagnosis of celiac disease based on the general immunochromatographic assay principles. The assay is rapid and simple and allows the reliable detection of anti transglutaminase antibodies, of both IgA and IgG isotype, in samples of ... | 06/14/2005 |
| RE38688 | Sheet-like diagnostic device A solid diagnostic device for the quantitative determination of substances of biological affinity in biological fluids is described. A process is also described in which the biological fluid is brought into contact with a specific functional sector of the device, th... | 01/18/2005 |
| 6777198 | Assay method and kit therefor The invention relates to a method of determining an analyte in a sample, especially a high concentration analyte, comprises the steps of: a) contacting the sample with a specified amount of a receptor which binds specifically to the analyte to form an analyte... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6746847 | Diagnostic assay for human matrix Gla-protein and its use as a biomarker A diagnostic assay, preferably immunoassay, is provided for the detection and determination of MGP in a human serum sample, which comprises the use of one or more antibodies, in particular monoclonal antibodies, specifically recognising epitopes on and/or conformati... | 06/08/2004 |
| 6667160 | Method for diagnosing immunologic food sensitivity The invention includes novel methodology for diagnosing immunologic food or drug sensitivities. A method for diagnosing food sensitivities includes using diagnoses of other related disorders as indicators in the diagnosis of the food sensitivity. Addition... | 12/23/2003 |
| 6653066 | Device and method for detecting polyvalent substances Disclosed is a device and method of use for detecting polyvalent analytes such as antibody to the AIDS virus, utilizing an inverse sandwich method. The test device comprises a first substance having an epitope, bound to a label and capable of moving withi... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6642007 | Assays for measurement of type II collagen fragments in urine This invention provides novel methods for monitoring urine for type II collagen fragment using a combination of a capture antibody and a detection antibody, such that type II collagen is distinguished from other collagen fragments.... | 11/04/2003 |
| 6635420 | Purification of substances from a biological sample The invention concerns a method for the purification of a target substance from a biological sample by immobilizing the target substance on a solid phase by means of a high affinity binding pair and subsequently eluting it by adding a partner of the bindi... | 10/21/2003 |
| 6632603 | Non-captive substrate liquid phase immunoassay An immunoassay of a liquid biological specimen for a specific analyte is conducted by forming a test sample by contacting the specimen with: (1) a binding substance of a ligand, antiligand or receptor capable of binding the analyte and (2) a detector subs... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6613582 | Methods for rapid and efficient protein cross-linking The present application describes novel uses of ruthenium bipyridyls or palladium porphyrins as photo-activatable crosslinking agents. Crosslinking can be between any two molecules including peptides, proteins, or compounds. Crosslinking occurs in the pre... | 09/02/2003 |
| 6605444 | Method and device for obtaining and detecting immunologically active substances from the gas phase A method is disclosed for obtaining and/or immunologically detecting an analyte contained in a gas phase by immunologically binding the analyte to a binding partner thereof contained in a gas- and liquid-permeable first carrier matrix. Said method is char... | 08/12/2003 |
| 6579687 | Methods for the assay of troponin I and T complexes of troponin I and T and selection of antibodies for use in immunoassays Methods and compositions are described for the detection and quantitation of cardiac specific troponin I and troponin T in samples. Cardiac-specific troponin isoforms exist in various forms in the blood, including free and complexed forms. By selecting an... | 06/17/2003 |
| 6531278 | Ligand-DNA composition for capture and detection of contaminants on a solid surface Compositions and methods of use thereof for capture and detection of selected molecules are described. In one embodiment, a first composition includes a ligand component, such as an antibody coupled to a nucleic acid component. An a preferred embodiment, ... | 03/11/2003 |
| 6514769 | Multiple analyte assay device with sample integrity monitoring system An assay device, a fluid analyte sample separator device and methods for use of thereof for determining whether the integrity of a fluid analyte sample has been compromised and for contemporaneously assaying the sample for the presence or absence of multi... | 02/04/2003 |
| 6503702 | Rapid immunoassay for detection of antibodies or antigens incorporating simultaneous sample extraction and immunogenic reaction The present invention is drawn to an immunoassay capable of the rapid detection of a variety of test substances that may be present in a test sample. One feature of the invention is that extraction or isolation of the test substance occurs simultaneously ... | 01/07/2003 |
| 6492127 | Lateral flow testing device with on-board chemical reactant A lateral flow testing device is provided for testing a biological fluid for the presence of methamphetamines. The device includes a substrate element such as a nitrocellulose strip, including an antibody zone and an immobilized drug conjugate zone for de... | 12/10/2002 |
| 6479302 | Method for the immunological determination of an analyte The invention concerns a method for the immunological determination of an analyte in a sample using magnetic particles coated with the analyte to be determined or analyte-specific bonding partners and directly detectable non-magnetic particles coated with... | 11/12/2002 |
| 6475805 | Method for detection of an analyte A test device, system and method, the device composed of an elongated, toothbrush-shaped, transparent, plastic housing and a lateral-flow test strip for the detection of an analyte, such as a beta-lactam in milk, in the housing, the housing having an expa... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6465194 | Monoclonal antibodies to 4,4'-dinitrocarbanilide and a method for analyzing for the drug nicarbazin Hybridoma cell lines have been generated which produce and secrete monoclonal antibodies which selectively bind to 4,4'-dinitrocarbanilide (DNC), the active agent of nicarbazin. These hybridomas may be obtained by using as an immunization agent or immunog... | 10/15/2002 |
| 6458548 | Containers and kits for the determination of cell functions, and method for the determination thereof A container for measurement of cell functions, for use in the determination of a physiologically active substance produced by blood cells, is constituted such that an amount of material capable of inducing production of the physiologically active substanc... | 10/01/2002 |
