Abstract:
A magnetic separator unit for the selective separation of at least one component from a fluid mixture is described. The unit can include at least one mandrel-shaped magnet unit and tubing wrapped around it. Fluid containing magnetisable particles can be passed through the tubing to allow attraction of the particles to the magnet unit.
Abstract:
A method for processing a nucleic acid, in which the nucleic acid is exposed to an aqueous medium which includes a polyol in sufficient proportion for at least a portion of the nucleic acid to enter or remain in an extra-solution phase. Thus, a polyol may be used to bind a nucleic acid which is in solution to a solid support or to wash a nucleic acid on a solid support whilst maintaining it on the support.
Abstract:
A polymer substrate, such as a polymer particle, is formed from a carboxyl functional monomer. In an example, the carboxyl functional monomer has a protection group in place of the OH of the carboxyl group. Once the monomer is polymerized, such a protection group can be removed, providing a polymer network with carboxyl functional sites. Such sites can be used to attach other functionality to the polymer substrate.
Abstract:
This invention relates to monodisperse cross-linked polymer particles, comprising particles with a substantially smooth outer surface and an average diameter of less than 1 μm, wherein the particles are solid or porous, and wherein the coefficient of variation (CV) % of the particles, when measured by CPS disk centrifugation analysis, is less than 15%. These monodisperse cross-linked polymer particles may comprise magnetic material and are useful in various application. This invention also relates to monodisperse polymer particles for use as seed particles in the Ugelstad process.
Abstract:
Methods are disclosed for the generation of immunosuppressive regulatory T cells. The methods can include contacting a population of CD4+CD25- T cells with a T cell receptor (TCR)/CD3 activator, a TCR co-stimulator activator, and rapamycin. Kits for the generation of immunosuppressive regulatory T cells, methods of use, and cell populations are also disclosed.
Abstract:
This invention relates to a sample holder for isolating magnetically labelled particles from a non-magnetic medium in a plurality of samples. The holder comprises a magnetic base for applying a magnetic force to the magnetically labelled particles and a body which is mountable on the base and demountable therefrom. The body comprises an array of sample holding portions and a magnetisable member which is magnetically urged towards the magnetic base when the body is seated on the base, whereby the body is urged to remain seated on the base. The invention also relates to use of the sample holder to separate magnetic particles from a non-magnetic medium and methods of performing such a separation.
Abstract:
Methods of reversal of the binding between a biotin compound and a biotin-binding compound are disclosed. A method of reversibly releasing a biotinylated moiety from a streptavidin (or avidin) coated support is shown as an example. The strong interaction between streptavidin or avidin-biotin is made much weaker by using a combination of modified streptavidin or avidin and modified biotin like desthiobiotin or a derivative thereof like DSB-X Biotin. A protein, such as an antibody may be biotinylated with the modified biotin. When this protein is isolated by binding the modified biotin to the modified streptavidin or avidin bound to an solid surface, it may be released under very gently and very rapid conditions by addition of free biotin. In contrast to proteins obtained by the prior art release methods the protein obtained using the previously available release methods, the proteins obtained using the methods disclosed herein will maintain their native conformation. Uses of the methods in various procedures including cell detachment procedures and techniques of detection, identification, determination, purification, separation and/or isolation of target proteins or nucleic acid molecules are also described.
Abstract:
Polymer particles having a multi-block vinylic polymer attached to their surface are disposed. The particles can be used in a variety of purification and detection methods.