Abstract:
Disclosed are methods and apparatus for separation of biomolecules via two-dimensional gel electrophoresis, methods and apparatus for immunoblotting separated biomolecules, and methods for the use of biomolecules processed via the methods and apparatus of the present invention, including use in a clinical setting. The methods and apparatus for separation of biomolecules via two-dimensional gel comprises vertical agarose gel electrophoresis in the first dimension, and the electrophoresis of a novel non-denaturing 3-35% concave gradient polyacrylamide gel in the second dimension. This novel gel can be cast in a modified gel caster that can facilitate the pouring of multiple gels simultaneously. The methods and apparatus for immunoblotting are useful with any type of immunoblotting, including Western blot, Northern blot, and Southern blot analyzes. These methods and apparatus provide safe, efficient and cost-effective immunoblots, while facilitating the reduction of exposure to toxic or radioactive materials, as well as the disposal of those materials.
Abstract:
The present invention generally relates to predicting the risk of developing diabetes in patients who currently do not have diabetes. The invention can involve obtaining a sample from a patient negative for diabetes, conducting an assay on the sample to obtain a level of a glycated albumin, and determining an elevated risk of developing a diabetic condition if said level exceeds a predetermined threshold.
Abstract:
The invention pertains to a method of determining a statin dosage for an individual in need of treatment with a statin, comprising determining a SLCO1B1 genotype from a nucleic acid sample of the individual, said genotype comprising the presence or absence of the SLCO1B1-056 polymorphism, and determining an ApoE genotype or phenotype identifying an ApoE polymorphism selected from the group consisting of ApoE2, ApoE3, ApoE4, and any combination thereof, wherein the combination of a SLCO1B1 genotype identifying the presence of the SLCO1B1-056 C polymorphism and the ApoE genotype or phenotype identifying one of the ApoE3/4 or ApoE4/4 genotypes indicates the statin dosage.
Abstract:
Methods of the invention involve determining a patient's compliance with a cholesterol lowering therapy. In certain aspects, the invention provides methods that involve conducting a first assay to determine a cholesterol biomarker level in a first sample from a patient prior to the patient undergoing a cholesterol lowering therapy. The methods may also involve conducting a second assay to determine a cholesterol level in a second sample obtained from the patient after the patient has started undergoing a cholesterol lowering therapy. Additionally, the methods involve associating the cholesterol level and the cholesterol biomarker level in which the association allows for the determination of the patient's compliance with the cholesterol lowering therapy.
Abstract:
The present invention generally relates to predicting the risk of developing diabetes in patients who currently do not have diabetes. The invention can involve obtaining a sample from a patient negative for diabetes, conducting an assay on the sample to obtain a level of a glycated albumin, and determining an elevated risk of developing a diabetic condition if the level exceeds a predetermined threshold.
Abstract:
The invention generally relates to methods for determining whether a patient should be administered a drug that inhibits cholesterol absorption. In certain aspects, methods of the invention involve obtaining a sample from a patient, conducting an assay on the sample to obtain a level of a cholesterol absorption marker, and comparing the level to a reference level, in which a level above the reference level indicates that the patient should be administered a drug that inhibits cholesterol absorption.
Abstract:
An insulin activity map is a tool for assessing a patient's metabolic risk, designing a treatment plan, disseminating the information in a useful way to the patient, and encouraging the patient to remain on a treatment course. The insulin activity map combines a variety of inputs such as insulin sensitivity and insulin production to generate a patient-specific diagnosis and treatment assessment. The insulin activity map fills an important gap in prior art testing methods, providing diagnostic insights that improve clinician and patient understanding of the progression of diabetes, allows at-risk patients to more easily avoid developing diabetes, and helps diabetic and prediabetic patients manage and control the disease.
Abstract:
The invention pertains to a method of determining a statin dosage for an individual in need of treatment with a statin, comprising determining a SLCO1B1 genotype from a nucleic acid sample of the individual, said genotype comprising the presence or absence of the SLCO1B1-056 polymorphism, and determining an ApoE genotype or phenotype identifying an ApoE polymorphism selected from the group consisting of ApoE2, ApoE3, ApoE4, and any combination thereof, wherein the combination of a SLCO1B1 genotype identifying the presence of the SLCO1B1-056 C polymorphism and the ApoE genotype or phenotype identifying one of the ApoE3/4 or ApoE4/4 genotypes indicates the statin dosage.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a personalized diagnostic and treatment solution for cardiovascular disease. The invention comprises methods for devising a personalized treatment plan for a patient via the use of an extended CVD risk assessment panel measuring markers of cholesterol absorption and production and HDL subfractions. This solution provides a more complete risk assessment of an individual than merely measuring traditional CVD risk markers alone, and enables the healthcare practitioner to optimize therapy for patients with or without established CVD. This solution presents the advantages of greater accuracy, savings in time and cost over existing testing and treatment methods.
Abstract:
A method is provided for transforming one or more biomarkers into a cholesterol efflux capacity (CEC) level. Methods relate to determining SR-BI-mediated and ABCA1-mediated CEC. CEC may be used for compound screening and to determine risk of cardiovascular disease and to recommend or administer treatment regimens.