Abstract:
This invention relates to bifunctional coupling agents useful in forming conjugates with biologically useful molecules, such as antibodies. These conjugates can be complexed with radionuclide metal ions to provide materials useful for in vivo diagnostic and therapeutic applications.
Abstract:
Transmitted-light and/or reflected-light microscope in closed or open vertical-frame stand design (1; 2) having a vertical object stage plane (5) and a horizontal optical microscope axis (7) which is perpendicular to the object stage (5). An alternative embodiment of the microscope casing comprises at least two vertical stand parts (11; 12) which are connected together by a stand plate (13) and--as seen by the observer (47)--are arranged one behind the other. A vertical object stage (5), to which the horizontally-extending optical axis (7) is perpendicular, is located between the two stand parts (11; 12). The angular deflection .alpha. between the vertical plane (63) and the object stage plane, and thus the angular deflection between the horizontal and the optical axis (7), can be up to 30.degree. in both versions, according to the condition: 0.degree..ltoreq..alpha..ltoreq.30.degree.. In all embodiments, contamination-free handling and inspection of large-surface-area objects (6), particularly wafers, is achieved by the establishment of a laminar flow, acting in the region of the object. The observer (47) can carry out all necessary microexamination and handling functions from ergonomically-designed control panels (45, 55), which are all located outside of the critical object region on the instrument. The instrument system can be employed in fully-automated, in-process computer-controlled wafer inspection, measuring and handling lines as a central component.
Abstract:
The disclosure pertains to epitopes identified in A-beta including conformational epitopes, antibodies thereto and methods of making and using immunogens and antibodies specific thereto.
Abstract:
An assay and kit for detecting N-retinylidene-N-retinylethanolamine (A2E) in a sample that uses a lipid binding protein, such as Saposin B, to capture A2E in the sample and assist in the extraction and measurement of A2E via mass spectroscopy. A2E thus serves as a marker for macular degeneration so that the assay and kit of the invention can be used to detect the presence or severity of macular degeneration.
Abstract:
The present disclosure is directed to antibodies binding to MUC1-C/extracellular domain (MUC1-C/ECD) and methods of using such antibodies to treat cancers that express the MUC1 antigen.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a novel anti-CD146 antibody and derivatives thereof. The antibody and/or derivatives can be used for therapy and/or imaging, diagnosis and/or immunostaining.
Abstract:
Disclosed are methods and compositions for targeting antibodies to amyloid deposits. For example, amyloid-reactive peptides that bind amyloid deposits are administered to a subject. Antibodies to the amyloid-reactive peptides are then administered to the subject. Upon administration of the antibodies, the amyloid-reactive peptides bind the antibodies and thus pre-target the antibodies to the amyloid deposits. In other examples, an amyloid-reactive fusion peptide contains an epitope of a known antibody. When the fusion peptide is administered to a subject, the fusion peptide binds amyloids in the subject. Administration to the subject of the known antibody that binds the epitope of the fusion peptide then targets the antibody to the amyloid deposit to which the fusion peptide is bound.
Abstract:
The presently described technology relates to the modulation of specific immune responses to create a protective immunity in the treatment of autoimmune diseases and diseases requiring the transplantation of tissue. In particular, the present technology relates to the supression of immune responses in a targeted fashion, by increasing the functional concentration of the CEACAM1 protein in a target tissue to create a localized protective immunity for the treatment of autoimmune diseases and diseases requiring the transplantation of tissue.
Abstract:
The present disclosure provides antibodies that bind complement C1s protein; and nucleic acid molecules that encode such antibodies. The present disclosure also provides compositions comprising such antibodies, and methods to produce and use such antibodies, nucleic acid molecules, and compositions.