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8178085 Methods of proliferating stem cells  
The invention relates to methods of proliferating stem cells. More particularly, the invention relates to the use of glycosaminoglycans or proteoglycans to promote the growth of stem cells in ex...
RE43389 Vessel for blood sampling  
The present invention relates to a vessel for withdrawing blood, the vessel containing a solution which comprises a guanidinium salt, a buffer substance, a reducing agent, and/or a detergent as...
8163275 Multi-lineage progenitor cells  
Fetal blood multi-lineage progenitor cells that are capable of a wide spectrum of transdifferentiation are described.
8163470 Simulated 5-part differential leukocyte granules, the method for preparing the same and control products and calibrators comprising the same  
A method for preparing five-part differential leukocyte analogs from red blood cells includes selecting appropriate red blood cells; treating the red blood cells with a multi-functional reagent...
8163559 White blood cell differentiation reagent and method  
A reagent for four-part differentiation of white blood cells is provided. In one embodiment the reagent has an osmolality below 50 mOsm/kg H2O. A method for differentiating white blood cells using...
8163513 Method for determining the total clotting activity of a blood or plasma sample  
The invention relates to a method for determining the total clotting activity of a blood or plasma sample, characterized in that a highly specific, reversible thrombin inhibitor is added to a blood...
8158339 Method of preserving a platelet concentrate under elevated xenon concentration and pressure with refrigeration  
Provides are improved methods for storing platelets and compositions that contain stored platelets for use in transfusions. The method entails obtaining a platelet concentrate from blood obtained...
8148094 Methods and compositions for detecting the activation state of multiple proteins in single cells  
The invention provides methods and compositions for simultaneously detecting the activation state of a plurality of proteins in single cells using flow cytometry. The invention further provides...
8148101 Method for classifying and counting bacteria in body fluids  
A method for distinguishing erythroblasts from bacteria by automated hematology analyzers, such as, for example, the CELL-DYN® 4000 automated hematology analyzer and the CELL-DYN® Sapphire™ aut...
8142992 Platelet preservation package comprising a short to ultra-short acting antiplatelet agent and anticoagulant with an oxygen carrier  
The present invention relates to compositions and methods for storing platelets to preserve the function and freshness of the platelets. More particularly, the present invention relates to the use...
8142995 Method for assessing arteriosclerosis and diabetic nephropathy  
A method for assessing arteriosclerosis comprising measuring the serotonin level in whole blood, serum or platelet-rich plasma and rating the serotonin level on such a scale that the lower it is,...
8142993 Method of preparing neutrophil-depleted platelet-rich plasma  
Methods of producing neutrophil-depleted platelet-rich plasma by passing a blood, platelet or platelet-rich plasma fraction through a narrow, twisted and/or charged environment to remove...
8143064 Reagents and methods for classifying leukocytes  
A reagent for classification of leukocytes includes (a) at least two cationic surfactants; (b) at least one organic compound bearing a hydrophobic group and an anionic group; (c) a buffer for...
8137967 In-vitro fertilization systems with spermatozoa separated into X-chromosome and Y-chromosome bearing populations  
An IVF system for successfully utilizing spermatozoa separated into X-chromosome bearing and into Y-chromosome bearing population for insemination. The IVF system includes fertilization medium that...
8137903 Method for magnetic separation of red blood cells from a patient sample  
A method for separating components from a patient sample is provided. In particular, the present invention provides a method for the separation of red blood cells or red blood cell components from...
8129103 Use of a platelet preservation composition comprising a short to ultra-short acting antiplatelet agent and anticoagulant with an oxygen carrier  
The present invention relates to compositions and methods for storing platelets to preserve the function and freshness of the platelets. More particularly, the present invention relates to the use...
8129104 Platelet preservation composition comprising a short to ultra-short acting antiplatelet agent and anticoagulant with hemoglobin  
The present invention relates to compositions and methods for storing platelets to preserve the function and freshness of the platelets. More particularly, the present invention relates to the use...
8124362 Nonseparation assay methods  
Assay methods are disclosed involving specific binding reactions which are simplified compared to known methods. A compound capable of producing chemiluminescence is immobilized on a solid support...
8114680 Buffy coat separator float system and method  
A tube and float system for use in separation and axial expansion of the buffy coat includes a transparent or semi-transparent, flexible sample tube and a rigid separator float having a specific...
8114580 Simulation of normal fresh blood platelets for reference control  
The present invention provides for novel analogs of fresh human platelets for use in hematological instrument. Methods for preparing such analogs are also described.
8105491 Metabolic detoxification and method  
An extracorporeal filtration and detoxification system and method generally comprise separating ultrafiltrate from cellular components of blood, treating the ultrafiltrate independently of the...
8101077 Device for separating platelets from fluid suspensions  
A device for separating platelets from a fluid suspension comprises a mixing chamber operable to receive and mix fluid suspensions and an aggregating agent to form platelet aggregates and residual...
8101369 Diagnose device for measuring the ratio of proteins with similar structure  
The present invention relates to a diagnostic device for measuring the ratio of similar structural proteins among the proteins secreted in a liquid test sample taken from diagnosis subject. In...
8097403 Freeze-dried platelets, method of making and method of use as a diagnostic agent  
The present invention provides freeze-dried platelets and compositions comprising freeze-dried platelets for use as a diagnostic and calibration reagent for blood coagulation function. The...
8097425 Multiplex protein fractionation  
The invention provides methods, compositions, and kits for multiplex fractionation of proteins in a sample. Protein-binding molecules, such as small epitope antibodies or small epitope aptamers,...
8088265 Cell separation  
A process for separating a cell type from a mixture of cell types by electrophoresis comprising providing a sample containing a mixture of cell types to a sample chamber of membrane-based...
8080424 Method and a blood oxygen tester for detecting the arterial or venous blood  
A method and a blood oxygen tester for determining whether a blood sample is arterial or venous blood are disclosed. A blood oxygen tester for determining whether a blood sample is arterial or...
8075782 Counter-pressure filtration of proteins  
A method is disclosed for filtering a protein in a liquid mixture in a manner that does not substantially damage or otherwise limit the recovery of the protein in the filtration filtrate. The...
8075781 Counter-pressure filtration of proteins  
A method is disclosed for filtering a protein in a liquid mixture in a manner that does not substantially damage or otherwise limit the recovery of the protein in the filtration filtrate. The...
8071326 Method and apparatus for viable and nonviable prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell quantitation  
A rapid method for the quantitation of various live cell types is described. This new cell fluorescence method correlates with other methods of enumerating cells such as the standard plate count,...
8071282 Method of storing red blood cells with an acidic additive solution under oxygen depletion  
There is provided compositions and methods for the storage of red blood cells. The compositions are additive solutions comprising adenine, dextrose, mannitol, NaH2PO4, and optionally NaCl and/or...
8071284 Methods and compositions for determining altered susceptibility of HIV-1 to anti-HIV drugs  
This invention relates, in part, to methods and compositions for determining altered susceptibility of a human immunodeficiency virus (“HIV”) to the non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inh...
8067151 Cold storage of pegylated platelets at about or below 0° C.  
A method for storing and using platelets and an associated platelet structure. At least one modified platelet is formed. Each modified platelet includes a platelet and at least one polymerated...
8067602 Asymmetric cyanine fluorescent dyes, compositions and their use in staining biological samples  
Asymmetric cyanine fluorescent dyes are represented by general formula I. These kinds of dyes may be used as a staining agent for nucleic acids, with the spectra at 600-900 nm in the near-infrared...
8062881 Method for making a polymer blend for reducing protein binding to surfaces  
Hydrophobic polymer surfaces whose level of protein binding is less than about 50-80 ng/cm2 are achieved by: (1) applying a coating solution composed of a solvent and a non-ionic surfactant having...
8062837 Plasma-depleted, not erythrocyte-depleted, cord blood compositions and method of making  
The umbilical cord blood (UCB) compositions of the present invention possess the unique features of having plasma that is substantially depleted from the UCB unit and red blood cells (RBC) that are...
8053235 Methods of generating antigen-specific CD4+CD25+regulatory T cells, compositions and methods of use  
The present invention provides methods for generating mammalian T cell populations comprising antigen-specific CD4+CD25+ regulatory T cells from freshly isolated CD4+CD25− T cells. The method c...
8048639 Method for evaluating risk in multiple sclerosis  
The invention relates to methods and reagents for diagnosing and assessing the prognosis of multiple sclerosis.
8048620 Method for enhancing the detection of contamination in a cellular blood product by covalently binding a hydrophilic polymer to the cell membrane  
A method for preventing bacterial biofilm formation in a blood product, the method comprising modifying a blood product with a polymer selected from the group consisting of polyethylene glycol...
8048619 Method of treating a hematopoietic associated disease or disorder with plasma-depleted, but not erythrocyte-depleted cord blood compositions  
The umbilical cord blood (UCB) compositions of the present invention possess the unique features of having plasma that is substantially depleted from the UCB unit and red blood cells (RBC) that are...
8044051 Methods and compositions for the production of high concentration alloxazine solutions  
Methods are provided for preparation of compositions having an enhanced level of soluble alloxazine, as compared to compositions prepared using conventional techniques. Compositions and a...
8034576 Xanthurenic acid derivative pharmaceutical compositions and methods related thereto  
The present invention relates to diuretic pharmaceutical compositions and methods and in particular to certain derivatives of the formula I: or a prodrug or pharmaceutically acceptable salt...
8030069 Materials and procedures for the purification of cells  
The subject invention provides new materials and methods for the efficient isolation and purification of stem cells. Specifically, conductive immunopolymers with stem cell specific antibodies can...
8030016 Method for screening for vitamin D receptor ligands  
The present invention relates to a screening method for a compound and includes a step of detecting binding between a vitamin D receptor and CDP. A novel method enabling screening in vitro of a...
8029978 Processing method for the long-term stabilization of biological red blood cell volume  
The present invention relates to a processing method for long-term stabilization of biological red blood cell volume. The red blood cells can be further used in reference materials and calibrators...
8017726 Anti-inflammatory compounds and uses thereof  
The present invention provides anti-inflammatory compounds, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of use thereof for treating inflammatory disorders. The present invention also provides...
8017110 Induction of and maintenance of nucleic acid damage in pathogens using riboflavin and light  
A process for damaging and maintaining damage to the nucleic acids of pathogens such as white blood cells, bacteria and viruses which may be contained in blood or blood components. This process...
8012705 Nonseparation assay methods  
Assay methods are disclosed involving specific binding reactions which are simplified compared to known methods. A compound capable of producing chemiluminescence is immobilized on a solid support...
8008032 Tagged ligands for enrichment of rare analytes from a mixed sample  
Method of enriching specific cells from cellular samples are disclosed, comprising contacting in solution a cellular sample with affinity-tagged ligands (ATLs) each comprising a first ligand linked...
8003339 Method for determining endoglycosidase (heparanase) enzyme activity  
The present invention provides a method for determining endoglycosidase activity, and in particular of the heparanase type, in a sample, and also a method for detecting compounds that modulate the...