Abstract:
The present invention provides for the selective covalent modification of nucleic acids with redox active moieties such as transition metal complexes. Electron donor and electron acceptor moieties are covalently bound to the ribose-phosphate backbone of a nucleic acid at predetermined positions. The resulting complexes represent a series of new derivatives that are bimolecular templates capable of transferring electrons over very large distances at extremely fast rates. These complexes possess unique structural features wich enable the use of an entirely new class of bioconductors and photoactive probes.
Abstract:
Chemical sensors for detecting analytes in fluids comprise first and second conductive elements (e.g., electrical leads) electrically coupled to and separated by a chemically sensitive resistor which provides an electrical path between the conductive elements. The resistor comprises a plurality of alternating nonconductive regions (comprising a nonconductive organic polymer) and conductive regions (comprising a conductive material) transverse to the electrical path. The resistor provides a difference in resistance between the conductive elements when contacted with a fluid comprising a chemical analyte at a first concentration, than when contacted with a fluid comprising the chemical analyte at a second different concentration. Arrays of such sensors are constructed with at least two sensors having different chemically sensitive resistors providing dissimilar such differences in resistance. Variability in chemical sensitivity from sensor to sensor is provided by qualitatively or quantitatively varying the composition of the conductive and/or nonconductive regions. An electronic nose for detecting an analyte in a fluid may be constructed by using such arrays in conjunction with an electrical measuring device electrically connected to the conductive elements of each sensor.
Abstract:
A lipid construct comprising an aminmannose derivatized cholesterol suitable for targeting smooth muscle cells and tissue. Preferred formulations contain 6-(cholest-5-en-3 beta -yloxyl)hexyl-6-amino-6-deoxy-1-thio- alpha -D-mannopyranoside in liposome formulations wherein the formulations are delivered generally to arteries using percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty procedures. These formulations have applications in the reduction of restenosis.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to cobalt compounds that can exchange or bind functional moieties such as histidine on a protein's surface resulting in the inactivation of a biological activity of the protein due to the complexing of the functional moiety to the cobalt compound.
Abstract:
A fluorescent metal-chelating amphiphile having structures (a) or (b) wherein A is a hydrophobic fluorophore, X and Y are aliphatic hydrocarbons having from 9 to 25 carbon atoms, B is a hydrophilic spacer, C is a metal chelator, and L is either an ether or ester linkage. The fluorescent metal-chelating amphiphile is combined with a matrix lipid to form lipid-based sensors which provide fluorometric detection of metal ions in liquids.
Abstract:
Non-naturally occurring dynemicin analogs are provided, which are useful as DNA cleaving agents, cytotoxic agents, and/or anti-tumor compounds. Methods of making dynemicin analogs are also provided.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to water soluble chiral sulfonated 2,2'-bis(diphenylphosphino)-1,1'-binaphthyl compounds and their use as organometallic catalysts for asymmetric synthesis of optically active compounds in hydrogenation, hydroboration, hydrosilylation, hydride reduction, hydroformylation, alkylation, allylic alkylation, arylation, alkenylation, epoxidation, hydrocyanation, disilylation, cyclization and isomeration processes.
Abstract:
TYPE-II semiconductor heterojunction light emitting devices formed on a substrate (10) are described wherein a graded injection layer (18) is used to accelerate electrons over the electron barrier formed by the junction. Further, wide band gap semiconductor LEDs and lasers are proposed formed of II-VI materials which emit light in the blue and green wavelengths. Particularly, a system composed of n-CdSe:A1/MgxCd1-xSe/MgyZn1-yTe/p-ZnTe are described where the value of y determines the wavelength of the emitted light in the green or blue region and x varies across the graded injection layer for raising the energy levels of excited electrons.
Abstract:
The invention related to a gene promoter/regulator (Region A in Fig. 1) which is useful in subjecting expression of protein or polypeptides in a host cell to selective regulation by external control. In particular, this regulation may be accomplished to different extends by the level of dissolved oxygen, presence of cAMP-CAP, and/or a complex nitrogen source in the culture or environment. The invention also relates to a method of improving production of proteins in a host by coproduction of hemoglobin in the host.
Abstract:
Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a method and apparatus for integrated optical wavelength division multiplexing using a bench of channel waveguides. In one embodiment, a plurality of waveguides is formed on a single substrate. Different waveguides are constructed to filter different channels carried on a single optical fiber. In one embodiment, optical fibers are attached to the ends of each waveguide. To select a specific filter, the fiber attached to the appropriate waveguide is used. In another embodiment, optical fibers are not attached to the ends of each waveguide. To select a specific filter, the reading head holding the fibers or the waveguide substrate is moved. In another embodiment, a voltage is supplied across the waveguide. Adjusting the voltage also adjusts which channel the waveguide will filter. In one embodiment, a circulator is used to extract the filtered channel.