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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5753453 | Stable single liquid reagent for the determination of carbon dioxide in serum A stable single reagent for the determination of carbon dioxide in serum is provided as an aqueous solution of diagnostically amounts and NADH and/or NADPH, and a stabilizing system therefore reactively stabilized PEPC and a substrate for reacting with bi... | 05/19/1998 |
| 5721221 | Lowering blood cholesterol levels using water soluble cellulose ethers A method for reducing the cholesterol level in mammalian blood by administering a water soluble cellulose ether thereto. The cellulose ethers have a viscosity, measured as a 2% aqueous solution at 20° C., of at least about 35 cps. Oral administration is ... | 02/24/1998 |
| 5710011 | Mediators to oxidoreductase enzymes Half-sandwich complexes of transition metals having a single π-ligand with delocalised π bonding are of use in mediating electron transfer between an electrode and a redox protein, for example an oxidoreductase enzyme such as in an amperometric enzyme s... | 01/20/1998 |
| 5702882 | Reagent for endotoxin-specific assay Endotoxin (Et) can be specifically assayed by exclusively utilizing the factor C system reaction without being affected by factor G contained in a limulus amebocyte lysate reagent. The present invention provides: (1) a reagent for ET-specific assay which ... | 12/30/1997 |
| 5681710 | Reagent for determining (1.fwdarw.3)-ଲ-D-glucan The present invention provides a reagent for determining (1.fwdarw.3)-ଲ-D-glucan comprising a lysate substantially free from any endotoxin-sensitive factor, which is obtained by contacting limulus amebocyte lysate optionally containing dextran with ... | 10/28/1997 |
| 5668117 | Methods of treating neurological diseases and etiologically related symptomology using carbonyl trapping agents in combination with previously known medicaments Therapeutic compositions comprising an effective amount of at least one carbonyl trapping agent alone or in combination with a therapeutically effective of a co-agent or medicament are disclosed. The compositions are used to treat a mammal suffering from ... | 09/16/1997 |
| 5667983 | Reagents with enhanced performance in clinical diagnostic systems It has been found that imidazole and related buffers enhance the activity of certain preservatives, for example either (1) a mixture of 5-chloro-2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one and 2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one or (2) 5-bromo-5-nitro-1,3-dioxane, that are u... | 09/16/1997 |
| 5667984 | Sequencing of oligosaccharides A process suitable for use in the sequencing of an oligosaccharide compound includes a first analysis of a primary oligosaccharide compound's monosaccharide composition, selection of sequencing agents to apply to the oligosaccharide compound, applying a s... | 09/16/1997 |
| 5665561 | Modulators of pneumococcal adherence to pulmonary and vascular cells and diagnostic and therapeutic applications The present invention relates to compositions and methods for preventing pneumococcal infection. In particular, this invention relates to the identification of the minimum receptor targets of pneumococcal adherence to pulmonary and vascular endothelium, a... | 09/09/1997 |
| 5658751 | Substituted unsymmetrical cyanine dyes with selected permeability The invention describes the preparation and use of fluorescent stains for nucleic acids derived from unsymmetrical cyanine dyes comprising a substituted benzazolium ring system linked by a methine bridge to a pyridinium or quinolinium ring system having a... | 08/19/1997 |
| 5658749 | Method for processing mycobacteria A method for the preparation of Mycobacteria from any liquid, semi-solid or exotic source is described. The extracted Mycobacterial sample is suitable for detection by culture and amplification.... | 08/19/1997 |
| 5656422 | Compositions and methods for detection of 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid and related compounds Methods and compositions are provided for the detection of 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) and other phenoxy ether compounds. The phenoxy ether bond of 2,4-D is enzymatically cleaved by 2,4-D -ketoglutarate dioxygenase to form 2,4-dichloroph... | 08/12/1997 |
| 5654192 | Composition containing a surface active compound and glycolipids and decontamination process for a porous medium polluted by hydrocarbons The invention relates to a decontamination process for a porous medium polluted by hydrocarbons according to a composition containing a surface active agent as glycolipids in their crude or modified form is introduced, for example by at least one input we... | 08/05/1997 |
| 5654422 | Acylated γ-cyclodextrins Acylated cyclodextrins of the formula I: ##STR1## where R denotes hydrogen or R1, and R1 is identical or different and denotes acetyl, propionyl, butyryl, 2-alkoxyacetyl, 2-chloroacetyl, 2-fluoroacetyl, 2-N-acetylaminoacetyl, methacryloyl or acryloyl... | 08/05/1997 |
| 5654163 | Indophenol substituted maltooligosides as -amylase substrates The invention concerns new indophenyl-substituted maltose derivatives, their use for the determination of the enzymatic activity of -amylase and reagents for the determination of -amylase which contain the new indophenyl-substituted maltose ... | 08/05/1997 |
| 5652346 | Dicarboxylic acid oxidation products What is disclosed is a dicarboxylic acid oxidation product of a immunologically reactive mono- or a polysaccharide having vicinal diols.... | 07/29/1997 |
| 5648206 | Lyophilization of cells A process and medium are disclosed for the lyophilization of cells which comprises the use of solutions including monosaccharide hexoses and pentoses, and/or biocompatible amphipathic polymers to permit the reconstitution of viable cells.... | 07/15/1997 |
| 5648232 | Microbiological best method and reagents A method for detecting the presence and/or mount of microorganisms is described by adding adenosine diphosphate (ADP) to a sample suspected of containing microorganisms and/or their intracellular material, determining the amount of adenosine triphosphate ... | 07/15/1997 |
| 5646007 | Method for determination of antithrombin III activity and reagent kit therefor An improved method of a conventional antithrombin III activity determination method, which does not require dilution of a sample and can avoid influence of heparin cofactor II is provided. This method is characterized in that the reaction of a sample with... | 07/08/1997 |
| 5643713 | Electrochemiluminescent monitoring of compounds Detectable compounds comprising a chemically-transformable first compound covalently linked to an electrochemiluminescent compound are provided. Such compounds are useful in processes and kits that monitor the status of the first compound and derive infor... | 07/01/1997 |
| 5641759 | Animal husbandry methods and compositions therefor The present invention relates to a method and composition for animal husbandry comprising administering to livestock and other animals at least one composition selected from the group consisting of a caramel composition comprising a high content of fructo... | 06/24/1997 |
| 5641623 | Electrochemiluminescence assay A rapid single step assay suitable for the detection or quantification of ଲ-lactam antibiotics and ଲ-lactamases. The assay can be performed directly on samples of food, such as milk and meat, blood or serum and is useful in determining the sui... | 06/24/1997 |
| 5641645 | Method for determining the antimicrobial agent sensitivity of a nonparaffinophilic microorganism using various milieus and an associated apparatus A method for determining the sensitivity of at least one nonparaffinophilic microorganism from a specimen obtained from a patient to different antimicrobial agent, and predetermined quantities thereof. The method includes providing at least one receptacle... | 06/24/1997 |
| 5639631 | Stable reagent for ferric ion complex indicator systems The invention is a stable reagent used in assay systems that form a colored ferric ion complex, such as Prussian Blue. Such reagents are useful for the detection or measurement of an analyte from a fluid sample. Surprisingly, it has been found that the in... | 06/17/1997 |
| 5639630 | Method and reagent composition for performing leukocyte differential counts on fresh and aged whole blood samples, based on intrinsic peroxidase activity of leukocytes The present invention provides an improved reagent composition and method to perform white blood cell differential counting and subpopulation analysis using both fresh and aged blood samples with accuracy and precision. The invention is particularly appli... | 06/17/1997 |
| 5639675 | Method of identifying a nonparaffinophilic microorganism using various milieus and an associated apparatus A method of determining the presence or absence of a nonparaffinophilic microorganism in a specimen taken from a patient. The method includes providing a receptacle containing an aqueous solution and adjusting the solution to mimic the in vivo clinical co... | 06/17/1997 |
| 5635492 | Teat treating compositions, production and use A teat-treating composition comprising a biocide in an aqueous medium characterised in that it also comprises a pseudo-plastically- or thixotropically-effective amount of Rhamsan gum is disclosed, as is the production thereof by mixing the components. Suc... | 06/03/1997 |
| 5633143 | Method for the quantitative determination of D-3-hydroxybutyric acid and acetoacetic acid, and analytical reagent therefor Disclosed is a method for the quantitative determination of D-3-hydroxybutyric acid and acetoacetic acid, which comprises reacting a biological sample containing D-3-hydroxybutyric acid and acetoacetic acid, with a reagent comprising: (1) a D-3-hydroxybut... | 05/27/1997 |
| 5631219 | Method of stimulating hematopoiesis with hemoglobin The present invention relates to a method for stimulating hematopoiesis in a mammal comprising administration of a therapeutically effective amount of a hemoglobin, including recombinant hemoglobin, and methods for treating cytopenias. These cytopenias in... | 05/20/1997 |
| 5631225 | Pharmaceutical formulation A pharmaceutical formulation comprising a growth hormone and isoleucine as additive or buffering substance shows a very high stability against deamidation, oxidation and cleavage of peptide bonds. The stability of the product allows for the storing and sh... | 05/20/1997 |
| 5631127 | Enzymatic assay for homocysteine and a kit therefor The invention relates to a method for assaying homocysteine in a sample such as blood, plasma or urine, which comprises the steps of contacting the sample with a homocysteine converting enzyme and at least one substrate for the enzyme other than homocyste... | 05/20/1997 |
| 5629168 | Chemiluminescent enhancers Method of increasing the light output and/or signal:background ratio of light output from a chemiluminescent reaction of a dihydrophthalazinedione, a peroxidase enzyme catalyst and an oxidant, by carrying out the reaction in the presence of an enhancer wh... | 05/13/1997 |
| 5629170 | Method for detecting dehalogenation of halogenated aromatic compounds An assay method for screening microorganism-containing compositions for degradation capacity via the 2,3-dioxygenase pathway includes a first step of contacting the microorganism with a polychlorinated aromatic compound which is not susceptible to such de... | 05/13/1997 |
| 5627044 | Compositions and methods for protein structural determinations A nutrient medium comprising amino acids and other substrates used by mammalian or insect cells in protein synthesis that are either double-labeled with 2 H and 13 C or triple-labeled with 2 H, 13 C and 15 | 05/06/1997 |
| 5627045 | Multi-test format with gel-forming matrix for characterization of microorganisms The present invention is directed to methods and compositions for the characterization of various microorganisms. In particular, the present invention is suited for the characterization of commonly encountered microorganisms (e.g., E. coli, S. aureus, etc... | 05/06/1997 |
| 5622833 | Process for inhibiting activity of endotoxin By contacting a peptide derivative or a protein having a property of binding to endotoxin (ET) to inhibit the activity of ET, and at least one surfactant with a sample containing ET, the activity of ET can be inhibited, and even when an ET analogous subst... | 04/22/1997 |
| 5620675 | Radioactive peptides This invention relates to therapeutic reagents and peptides, radiodiagnostic reagents and peptides, and methods for producing label radiodiagnostic agents. Specifically, the invention relates to linear peptide derivatives and analogs of somatostatin, and ... | 04/15/1997 |
| 5620865 | Medium for detecting Enterococci in a sample Medium for growing Enterococci so that detection may be obtained within 24 hours.... | 04/15/1997 |
| 5620864 | Acceptor for fucosyl transferase A biologically active oligosaccharide compound comprising at least two L hexose rings connected together by an ether oxygen atom. The ether oxygen atom is connected to a first of the rings at the first carbon atom to the right of the hexose ring oxygen at... | 04/15/1997 |
| 5618683 | Diagnostic kit for cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP) activity measurement and a new synthetic particle used therein A diagnostic device is provided that determines the activity of CETP by the use of a new synthesized donor particle. The method in the diagnostic device for measuring the activity of cholesteryl ester transfer protein comprises: adding a prepared sonicate... | 04/08/1997 |
