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PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a small optical scanner usable with various sample forms and structures, which can be used to give a plurality of excitation/irradiation wavelengths and detect radiations in various wavelengths. SOLUTION: An apparatus capable of measuring quantities of biological or other types of samples labeled using an arbitrary variety of techniques is provided. The provided scanner includes a source module that preferably contains an internal laser emitting two different wavelengths of approximately the same intensity. An optional external light source may be coupled to the source module, thus adding further flexibility through the addition of other wavelengths. The scanner also includes a detection module. Within the detection module are two detectors, thus allowing the simultaneous detection of multiple wavelengths. A bifurcated optical cable is used to transfer the excitation and/or readout light from the source module to the sample and subsequently transfer the emitted and/or scattered light from the sample to the detection module. COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO&NCIPI
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PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an improved electrophoretic device that enables accurate quantitative fluoroscopy. SOLUTION: The electrophoretic device includes a platform for retaining an electrophoretic gel; a first light source 1403 for illuminating the electrophoretic gel; a first lens assembly 1407 for imaging radiation from a labeled region of the electrophoretic gel onto a first detector 1409; a mirror 1417 for reflecting illumination from a second light source 1411 onto the first detector 1409 via the first lens assembly 1407 to measure using the first detector 1409 the intensity pattern of the second light source 1411 passing through the first lens assembly 1407 to determine the profile of the first lens assembly; and a processor connected to the first detector 1409 for normalizing the image of the electrophoretic gel using the profile of the first lens assembly. COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO&NCIPI
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PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an insert which can be assembled quickly in a leaktight state, free of damages or breakages and a slab gel cast molding system using the insert. SOLUTION: In the system, both a flat plate acting as a mold and a vessel for slab gel are retained by clamping frames, wherein lateral borders of the plate slides into facing channels to be wedged between lever operated cams compressing the channels barrier against the plate surface. The coupled plate is retained by a vertical support rack, equipped with fingers operating the clamp with spring force-applied notch. The clamp with notch pushes the plate downward to seal an opening on the plate bottom rim for a gasket. Additionally a wale formation comb for the insert between plates is equipped with flexible fingers, having an angle outside for sealing spacers between plates. COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO
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PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an Sso7-polymerase conjugate protein exhibiting improved activity in a polymerase reaction. SOLUTION: The Sso7-polymerase conjugate protein includes an Sso7 domain having at least 60% identity to a specific amino acid sequence linked to a polymerase domain; wherein an amino acid at a position that is a surface residue position as determined with reference to the specific amino acid sequence is replaced with a different amino acid residue; wherein replacement of the surface residue results in processivity that is less than the processivity of a wild Sso7-polymerase fusion product and greater than the processivity of the polymerase domain which is not fused to the Sso7 domain. COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT
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PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a transfection controller that enables the efficient operation of transfection and provide a method therefor. SOLUTION: The transfection controller comprises a high heat-resistant switch 114 that is equipped with a gate, a high voltage current inlet and a high voltage current output, and a restriction impedance element 122 connected to a high heat resistant switch 114 and a chemical solution 104, a charge storage device 120 that is connected to the input of the high heat resistant switch 114, and a controlling processor 110 connected to the high heat resistant switch 114 and gives the gate signal, and a restriction impedance compensator that compensates the resistance of the restriction impedance element 122, and determine the charging voltage of the charge storage device 120 required for generating a desired output voltage. COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a transfection controller making it possible to efficiently transfect, and to provide a method therefor. SOLUTION: This transfection controller comprises a gate, a highly heat-resistant switch 114 having a high-voltage current input and a high-voltage current output, a limit impedance element 122 connected to the highly heat-resistant switch 114 and a chemical solution 104, a storage capacitor 120 connected to the input of the highly heat-resistant switch 114, a control processor 110 connected to the highly heat-resistant switch 114 to impart gate signals, and a limit impedance-compensating device for compensating the resistance of the limit impedance element 122 to determine the charge voltage of the storage capacitor 120 necessary for generating a desired output voltage. COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT
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PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To perform accurate quantitative fluorescence measurement. SOLUTION: This electrophoretic system is constituted of a platform for holding electrophoretic gel, a light source 1803 for illuminating the electrophoretic gel, a first lens assembly 1807 for imaging radiation from a labeled region of the electrophoretic gel on a first detector 1809, a mirror 1811 for reflecting at least a part of illumination from the light source 1803 through a second lens assembly 1815, separately from the first lens assembly 1807, and a processor connected to the first and second detectors. The mirror 1811 determines a light source profile by measuring an intensity pattern of the illumination from the light source 1803 passing through the second lens assembly 1815 by the second detector 1817. The processor normalizes the electrophoretic gel image by using the light source profile. COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO
Abstract:
Novel hybridoma cell lines producing monoclonal antibodies reactive with purified mucin antigens from normal and tumor sources are generated using mucins, including purified mucins from tumor sources. Epitopes on mucin antigens from normal and tumor sources are demonstrated to be distinct, using these new antibodies. The antibodies may be useful alone or in combination, in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer including malignancies of the breast and lung.