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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8093068 | Methods for use in human-adapting monoclonal antibodies Methods useful for human adapting non-human monoclonal antibodies are disclosed. The methods select candidate human antibody framework sequences from a human germline framework database. ... | 01/10/2012 |
| 7968350 | Characterization of molecules The invention involves obtaining signatures of species (including chemical, biological, or biochemical molecules) and/or signatures of interactions between species and using them to characterize species, characterize interactions, and/or identify species that could ... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7968351 | Method for dissolution testing of pharmaceutical products The present invention relates to the field of dissolution measurement and, more particularly to methods for reproducible dissolution testing of pharmaceutical products such as allergen vaccines. ... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7892857 | Assay by osmotically induced separation and concentration of high-molecular detectable substances and a fluid microsystem for carrying out said assay The invention relates to an assay method and a fluid microsystem for carrying out said assay method, in particular, for carrying out miniaturized affinity tests in a micro-array format. According to said invention, a liquid phase comprising at least one type of dete... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7851230 | Stress-induced phosphoprotein 1 as a biomarker for the detection of human ovarian cancers and endometriosis Disclosed herein is a method for the detection, preliminary screening or monitoring of a gynecological disease selected form ovarian cancers and endometriosis, in which STIP1 is used as a biomarker for the gynecological disease. ... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7790474 | p53 modulators The present invention provides compositions as well as methods for identifying compositions useful for treating or preventing cancer. ... | 09/07/2010 |
| 7785903 | Variable domain library and uses The invention provides polypeptides comprising a variant heavy chain variable framework domain (VFR). In some embodiments, the amino acids defining the VFR form a loop of an antigen binding pocket. In an embodiment, the polypeptide is a variable domain of a monobody... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7442516 | Antibody specific to central nervous system tau protein The present invention provides an antibody which specifically recognizes a CNS tau protein but not a peripheral tau protein. More specifically, the present invention provides an antibody obtainable by using a polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence of a connec... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7429458 | Methods of using bioelastomers Bioelastomers are disclosed for use in methods of binding compounds including immunoassay methods, in biosensors and methods or regenerating biosensors, and in methods for targeting the delivery of a compound to a particular location within an animal subjects. In ge... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7425421 | Method for the enumeration of micronucleated erythrocyte populations while distinguishing platelets and/or platelet-associated aggregates A method for the enumeration of micronucleated erythrocyte populations while distinguishing platelet and platelet-associated aggregates involves the use of a first fluorescent labeled antibody having binding specificity for a surface marker for reticulocytes, a seco... | 09/16/2008 |
| 7422869 | Method for diagnosing infectious diseases A method for diagnosing the presence in an animal of an infection due to a microorganism in which a test sample obtained from the animal is exposed to a population of the microorganism and the presence of binding of the microorganism by an antibody in the test sampl... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7420030 | Aminopeptidase A (APA) targeting peptides for the treatment of cancer The present invention concerns compositions and methods for the treatment of cancer. More specifically, the present invention relates to identification of aminopeptidase A (APA) as a functional target in neo-vasculature, e.g., tumor vasculature; the present inventio... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7402403 | Tumour markers A method of determining the immune response of a mammal to circulating tumour marker proteins is described in which a sample of bodily fluid, for example plasma or serum, is contacted with a panel of two or more distinct tumour marker antigens. The presence of compl... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7402402 | P38 MAPK pathway predicts endocrine-resistant growth of human breast cancer and provides a novel diagnostic and treatment target Acquired and de novo endocrine resistance are major clinical problems in the management of breast cancer patients. Though the antiestrogen tamoxifen prolongs disease-free and overall survival in the adjuvant setting, and induces remissions in over half of the patien... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7402399 | Receptor tyrosine kinase signaling pathway analysis for diagnosis and therapy The invention provides a method for determining the activation status of receptor tyrosine kinase (RTK) pathways in either cell samples or patient samples by measuring receptor dimerization and relative amounts of protein-protein complexes or activated effector prot... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7390626 | Methods and kit for diagnosing tick borne illnesses ELISA, Western Blot, and a peptide-based ELISA were applied to clinical specimens from patients with clinical symptoms of tick borne diseases, including Lyme disease. Peptides from different components of Borrelia during different cycles, including peptides f... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7390676 | System and method for programmable illumination pattern generation A method and apparatus for the manipulation of colloidal particulates and biomolecules at the interface between an insulating electrode such as silicon oxide and an electrolyte solution. Light-controlled electrokinetic assembly of particles near surfaces relies on t... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7390677 | Immunoassay and immunoassay apparatus An immunoassay comprises the steps of: (a) mixing a whole blood sample with sensitized insoluble carrier particles smaller than erythrocytes to cause an immune agglutination reaction; (b) introducing the resulting immune agglutination reaction mixture including aggl... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7371829 | Haptens, immunogens, antibodies and conjugates to ketamine and its metabolites The invention provides haptens, immunogens comprising such haptens coupled to an antigenicity-conferring carrier material, conjugates comprising such haptens bonded to a labelling agent as well as, antibodies raised against such immunogens and capable of binding wit... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7355079 | Thyronamine derivatives and analogs and methods of use thereof Thyronamine derivatives and analogs, methods of using such compounds, and pharmaceutical compositions containing them are disclosed. Methods of preparing such compounds are also disclosed. ... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7354776 | Method of processing and testing powdered samples using immunochromatographic strip tests A method and kit for processing and testing powdered samples are provided herein. The powdered sample is combined with a fluid to produce a slurry or liquid suspension, and the slurry is contacted with an immunochromatographic test strip containing detectable reagen... | 04/08/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7354733 | Method for sorting and separating living cells We disclose methods of sorting or separating mixtures of living cells (e.g., eukaryotic, prokaryotic, mammalian, pathogenic, bacterial, viral, etc.). We perform our methods by activating cell-selective photophoric labels, which photosensitize and chemically reduce a... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7351526 | Early diagnosis of conformational diseases A method for the diagnosis or detection of conformational diseases by assaying for a marker (the pathogenic conformer) of such diseases in a sample is described, which method comprises a cyclic amplification system to increase the levels of the pathogenic conformer ... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7348185 | Method and apparatus for capturing target substance A method for capturing a target substance in a sample, comprising the steps of preparing particles capable of capturing the target substance in a dispersed state in a fluid, aggregating the particles, and allowing the particles to capture the target substance in the... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7344849 | Assay The present invention relates to assay methods for the determination of cobalamin or vitamin B12 in a body fluid and in particular to assay methods for the metabolically active pool of cobalamin, comprising contacting a cell free sample of a body fluid wi... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7341839 | Diagnostic methods for age related macular degeneration Diagnostic methods for identifying a test subject who has or is at risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD) or an analogous disease associated with oxidation of DHA-containing lipids are provided. In one aspect, the methods comprise: assaying for th... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7335500 | Production of fucosylated carbohydrates by enzymatic fucosylation synthesis of sugar nucleotides; and in situ regeneration of GDP-fucose This invention contemplates improved methods of enzymatic production of carbohydrates especially fucosylated carbohydrates. Improved syntheses of glycosyl 1- or 2-phosphates using both chemical and enzymatic means are also contemplated. The phosphorylated glycosides... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7335470 | Compilations of nucleic acids and arrays and methods of using them In one aspect the invention provides compilations of nucleic acids, articles of manufacture, e.g., arrays, and methods for the detection of chromosomal abnormalities, such as a chromosomal aneuploidies, deletions, amplifications, and the like, and the diagnosis or p... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7332290 | Dectection of AMACR cancer markers in urine The present invention relates to compositions and methods for cancer diagnostics, including but not limited to, cancer markers. In particular, the present invention provides gene expression profiles associated with prostate cancers. The present invention also provid... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7320893 | Lipoprotein fingerprinting methods using metal ion chelate salts Methods are disclosed which separate and identify lipoproteins in biological samples. An ultracentrifuge density gradient is used to separate lipoprotein fractions. The fractions are visualized, resulting in a lipoprotein profile. The fractions can be further analyz... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7319041 | Applications of acridinium compounds and derivatives in homogeneous assays Chemiluminescent acridinium compounds are used in homogeneous assays to determine the concentration of an analyte in a sample without strong acid or strong base treatment. The chemiluminescent acridinium compounds include acridinium esters with electron donating fun... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7309723 | Redox polymer nanoparticles The invention provides nanoparticles comprising one or more redox-active species, methods of making such nanoparticles, and methods for using such nanoparticles, for example, as diagnostic agents for the detection of various analytes. ... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7297544 | Tests for the rapid evaluation of ischemic states and kits The present invention relates to rapid methods for the detection of ischemic states and to kits for use in such methods. Provided for is a rapid method of testing for and quantifying ischemia based upon methods of detecting and quantifying the existence of an altera... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7294477 | Allergen and treatment The present invention is related to novel nucleoli sequences encoding a louse allergen and a methods for diagnosing, treating and preventing lice infestation and associated allergic disease with the nucleoli sequences and protein allergen of the invention. The prese... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7285424 | Membrane-based assay devices A membrane-based assay device for detecting the presence or quantity of an analyte residing in a test sample is provided. The device utilizes a self-calibrated magnetic binding assay format (e.g., sandwich, competitive, etc.) that includes detection probes capable o... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7282369 | Tests for the rapid evaluation of ischemic states and kits The present invention relates to rapid methods for the detection of ischemic states and to kits for use in such methods. Provided for is a rapid method of testing for and quantifying ischemia based upon methods of detecting and quantifying the existence of an altera... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7279295 | Allergen The present invention relates to a novel allergen from timothy grass (Phleum pretense) pollen, Phl p11 as disclosed in SEQ ID NO:2, and use thereof as a reagent and in a diagnositic kit as well as for immunotherapy. ... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7276350 | Method for diagnosing infectious diseases A method for diagnosing the presence in an animal of an infection due to a microorganism in which a test sample obtained from the animal is exposed to a population of the microorganism and the presence of binding of the microorganism by an antibody in the test sampl... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7252955 | Method of detecting colon cancer An immunological assay and kit for colon cancer screening is disclosed. Fecal glycoproteins are extracted from individual samples such that immunogenicity is maintained. The purified fecal glycoproteins are reacted with antibodies to Colon and Ovarian Tumor Antigen ... | 08/07/2007 |
