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7202069 (R)-2-octanol dehydrogenases, methods for producing the enzymes, DNA encoding the enzymes, and methods for producing alcohols using the enzymes  
This invention provides (R)-2-octanol dehydrogenase that catalyzes oxidation-reduction reaction using NAD + (NADH) as a coenzyme and the genes that encodes them. The enzymes of this invention can...
7202082 Immortalized preosteoblasts and method for their production  
The present invention relates to novel immortalized pre-osteoblast cell lines derived from the periost and capable of differentiate to osteoblasts. In particular, the present invention pertains to...
7202033 Identification of kinase inhibitors  
The invention concerns the identification of protein kinase inhibitors that preferentially bind to the inactive conformation of a target protein kinase. The inhibitors are identified by locking the...
7198896 Immunoaffinity isolation of modified peptides from complex mixtures  
The invention provides methods for isolating a modified peptide from a complex mixture of peptides, the method comprising the steps of: (a) obtaining a proteinaceous preparation from an organism,...
7198890 Method for quantitatively determining homocysteine and a reagent for quantitative determination of homocysteine  
The present invention provides a method for quantitatively determining homocysteine in a biological specimen containing homocysteine and cysteine by use of an enzyme which is capable of forming...
7198933 Thermotoga neapolitana xylose isomerase polypeptides and nucleic acids encoding same  
The present invention provides novel isolated polynucleotides encoding a novel xylose isomerases capable of catalyzing the conversion of glucose to fructose and nucleic acids encoding for such...
7200493 Method for screening crystallization or amorphous stage conditions for molecules  
A system and a method for screening of nucleation tendency of a molecule, such as a macromolecule, based on acoustic, electrostatic or hybrid acoustic/electrostatic levitation of a droplet for...
7198932 Gdp-4-keto-6-deoxy-d-mannose-3,5-epimerase-4-reductase gene derived from arabidopsis thaliana  
The present invention relates to a gene for an enzyme involving in the synthesis of GDP-L-fucose. Particularly, the present invention relates to a GDP-4-keto-6-deoxy-D-mannose-3,...
7197169 Method for detecting a response of each probe zone on a test strip  
A method for detecting a response (grey level) of each probe zone on a test strip includes providing a test strip having a color pattern. The color pattern occurs in response to a solution...
7195903 Methods for the treatment of thrombosis  
A fibrinolytically active metalloproteinase polypeptide (called “novel acting thrombolytic”) which is useful for blood clot lysis in vivo and methods and materials for its production by...
7195924 Method for immobilizing a biomolecule on a solid substrate at a high density by using the substrate having an activated carboxyl group on a surface thereof and microarray produced using the method  
Provided is a method for immobilizing a biomolecule on a solid substrate. The method includes coating the solid substrate with silane anhydride to introduce an anhydride functional group onto a...
7195913 Randomly ordered arrays and methods of making and using  
Arrays including microparticles having probe and marker moieties are used for the detection of a target in a sample. Microparticles are randomly immobilized on at least a portion of a substrate. A...
7192718 Methods for identifying a substance which specifically binds to an osteoclastogenesis inhibitory factor-binding molecule and modulates the biological activity thereof  
The present invention relates to a novel protein which binds to Osteoclastogenesis Inhibitory Factor (OCIF-binding molecule; OBM), a process for preparing the same, DNA encoding said protein, a...
7193051 Histidine phosphatase interacting protein with 240kD  
PHPIP-240 polypeptides and polynucleotides and methods for producing such polypeptides by recombinant techniques are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for utilizing PHPIP-240 polypeptides and...
7192721 Universal rapid test and method for detection of tuberculosis in multiple host species  
A universal test apparatus for detecting tuberculosis (TB) in any of many different species of non-primate mammals is provided. The universal test apparatus includes a test site having a...
7192784 Method of measurement in chromatography  
A substantial amount of a marker reagent associated with a measurement is measured in a marker reagent measurement area, and the substantial amount of the marker reagent is reflected by a result...
7192697 Procedure for anti-Limulus-factors-independent determination of lipopolysaccharide- and/or lipid-A- and/or glucan- reactivity, suitable test system for this as well as its usage  
A modified limulus test procedure is provided to measure the lipopolysaccharide (LPS), lipid A, and/or glucan reactivity in a biological liquid. The test procedure is independent of the...
7189522 Dual path immunoassay device  
The systems of the invention include test cells with a first sorbent material defining a first flow path for a solution, a second sorbent material defining a second flow path distinct from the...
7189503 Characterization of individual polymer molecules based on monomer-interface interactions  
The invention relates to a method for detecting a double-stranded region in a nucleic acid by (1) providing two separate, adjacent pools of a medium and a interface between the two pools, the...
7189511 Methods of screening and diagnostics using ATP-binding cassette transporter  
The present invention provides nucleic acid and amino acid sequences of an ATP binding cassette transporter and mutated sequences thereof associated with macular degeneration. Methods of detecting...
7188031 Method for acquiring information of a biochip using time of flight secondary ion mass spectrometry and an apparatus for acquiring information for the application thereof  
A measurement method is provided, which enables to obtain a two-dimensional image with better quantitative-ability by suppressing the influence of the charge-up, when the two-dimensional secondary...
7186516 Methods of detecting specific cell lysis  
The present invention provides methods of detecting specific lysis of a cell by a lytic agent. The methods generally involve contacting a labeled target cell with a lytic agent; and detecting...
7186502 Process for preparing control samples of particles such as microorganisms and cells  
Processes for preparing controlled samples of particles, including microorganisms and cells are described. A sample of particles is provided and separated into a predetermined number of desired...
7186543 Preparation of vaccines using a photosensitizer and light  
Methods are provided for treating a vaccine containing infectious particles which may be viral, bacterial, and/or cellular in nature. Preferred methods include the steps of adding an effective,...
7186534 Potent inhibitors of human 9-cis retinol dehydrogenase  
The cDNA sequence of the human 9-cis-retinol dehydrogenase enzyme is disclosed.
7186990 Method and apparatus for detecting and imaging the presence of biological materials  
Method and apparatus for the detection of biological material on non-living surfaces in which samples are exposed to electromagnetic radiation of specific energies capable of exciting various...
7183047 Reporter gene construct for the detection of HIV Rev and HIV Tat  
The present invention relates to a reporter gene construct for the detection of the HIV Rev and HIV Tat proteins. Furthermore, the invention relates to a functionality test method for Rev and Rev...
7183100 Aconitase  
A bacterial protein which converts 2-methyl citrate to 2-methyl isocitrate is a previously unknown target for antibacterial agents. The protein of this activity is associated with mucoid bacteria...
7183048 Kits and methods for determining the effectiveness of sterilization of disinfection processes  
The invention relates to methods and kits and methods for assessing the effectiveness of a sterilization process by determining the release of dipicolinic acid (DPA) from bacterial or other spores...
7183059 Synthesis of compounds and libraries of compounds  
A method of generating a compound having at least one biological activity of a peptide. The method includes identifying a biologically active peptide, providing a first monomer which contains...
7183046 Methods for identifying inhibitors of cytokinesis using CYK-4 proteins  
Mammalian CYK-4 polypeptides, which are key molecules required for cytokinesis, and DNA molecules encoding them. Screening methods based on biochemical reactions relevant for the function of CYK-4...
7183051 Diagnosis and treatment of cancer  
The invention is based on the elucidation of a mechanism by which HPV promotes oncogenesis and provides a methods of diagnosing malignant tumors and methods of preventing the development of...
7179587 Method and apparatus for high frequency interfacing to biochemical membranes  
High frequency interfacing to biochemical membranes, such as supported bilayers and cell membranes, is carried out by supporting a biochemical membrane on a support surface while allowing access to...
7179447 Type I interferon-producing cells and uses thereof  
The present invention provides compositions for the treatment, inhibition or prevention of diseases or disorders, including cancer, immune diseases or disorders, and infectious diseases, comprising...
7179600 Oligonucleotide chip composition and a method for analyzing a hepatitis C virus genotype using the composition  
The present invention discloses a method for analyzing a HCV genotype by extracting RNA from plasma and serum, performing C-type hepatitis virus (HCV) RT-PCR and then making them react on an...
7179627 Cyclooxygenase variants and methods of use  
The invention relates to the isolation of novel cyclooxygenase type 1 (COX-1) variant enzymes. More specifically, the invention relates to the identification of cyclooxygenase transcripts harboring...
7176312 Kinase inhibitor scaffolds and methods for their preparation  
General methods for the solution phase as well as solid phase synthesis of various substituted heteroaryls has been demonstrated. These substituted heteroaryls can be further elaborated by aromatic...
7175980 Method of making a plastic colorimetric resonant biosensor device with liquid handling capabilities  
Methods of producing liquid handling biosensor devices are provided. The liquid handling biosensor devices allow detection of biomolecular interactions in liquid. The use of labels is not required...
7175983 Adapter-directed display systems  
The present invention provides adapter-directed display systems for expressing exogenous polypeptide within a host cell and/or displaying the exogenous polypeptide on the outer surface of a genetic...
7176243 CaR receptor as a mediator of migratory cell chemotaxis and/or chemokinesis  
This invention relates to methods and compositions for modulating movement of eukaryotic cells with migratory capacity. More specifically, the invention relates to methods and compositions for...
7176009 Sucrose phosphate synthase  
This invention relates to an isolated nucleic acid fragment encoding a sucrose phosphate synthase. The invention also relates to the construction of a chimeric gene encoding all or a portion of the...
7175999 Polynucleotide and polypeptide fat metabolism regulators and uses thereof  
In general, this invention relates to nucleic acid and amino acid sequences involved in fat metabolism regulation and the use of these sequences as targets for the diagnosis, treatment, and...
7173241 Sample plate for matrix-assisted laser desorption and ionization mass spectrometry  
A method of making a sample plate for mass spectrometric analysis of a specimen is provided comprising applying a mask to a substrate to form at least one sample site. The sample plate comprises a...
7172861 Activity-based assay for ricin-like toxins  
A method of detecting N-glycosylase activity in a sample involves incubating an oligodeoxyribonucleotide substrate containing a deoxyadenosine or deoxyuridine residue with the sample to be tested...
7172860 Apparatus and method for measuring activity signals of biological samples  
The present invention provides an apparatus for measuring activity signals of a biological sample comprising: a measurement chamber (A) storing a target liquid containing a biological sample; a...
7172871 Methods and compositions for modulating axonal outgrowth of central nervous system neurons  
Methods and compositions for modulating the axonal outgrowth of central nervous system neurons are provided. Methods for stimulating the axonal outgrowth of central nervous system neurons following...
7172859 System and method for optimizing tissue barrier transfer of compounds  
The present invention relates to high-throughput systems and methods to prepare a large number of component combinations, at varying concentrations and identities, at the same time, and...
7172858 Blood-based assay for dysferlinopathies  
It has been discovered that dysferlin is expressed in blood and that individuals who lack dysferlin in muscle also lack it in CD14(+) cells. Based on these discoveries, blood-based tests for...
7172864 Methods for electronically-controlled enzymatic reactions  
A self-addressable, self-assembling microelectronic device is designed and fabricated to actively carry out and control multi-step and multiplex molecular biological reactions in microscopic...
7169550 Diffraction-based diagnostic devices  
A biosensor includes a substrate with a receptive material layer of radiation-absorbing member (RAM)-tagged biomolecules disposed thereon. The receptive material is specific for an analyte of...