Abstract: Novel peptide having a sequence according to SEQ. ID. No. 1, SEQ. ID. No. 2 and/or SEQ. ID. No. 3 are disclosed and also polypeptide scaffold consisting of a four helix bundle formed of two dimerized helix-loop-helix motifs, said helix-loop-helix motifs having sequences according to SEQ. ID. No. 1, SEQ. ID. No. 2 and/or SEQ. ID. No. 3 which may comprise a fluorescent probe at the side chain of Lys15 and a ligand with affinity for a target molecule at the side chain of Lys8 or Lys34. Also disclosed are polypeptide scaffolds for use in biosensing applications with or without the polypeptide scaffold anchored to a solid surface.

Abstract: A sensor kit for detecting an analyte. The sensor kit includes x indicator substances having a specific spectral response to the analyte, whereby 1?x?200. The sensor kit includes a substrate, which is to be illuminated on a first side and includes at least one indicator substance region arranged adjacent to a second side. Each indicator substance region is arranged for carrying one indicator substance and the substrate includes at least one indicator substance region for each indicator substance. A filter element is integrated with the substrate. The filter element includes at least one of each of n different filters, whereby 2?n?100. The filter element is arranged such that light firstly passes there through and thereafter through the indicator substance region(s). At least one of each of at least two different filters provides at least one indicator substance region with light when the substrate is illuminated.

Abstract: Novel peptide having a sequence according to SEQ. ID. No. 1, SEQ. ID. No. 2 and/or SEQ. ID. No. 3 are disclosed and also polypeptide scaffold consisting of a four helix bundle formed of two dimerized helix-loop-helix motifs, said helix-loop-helix motifs having sequences according to SEQ. ID. No. 1, SEQ. ID. No. 2 and/or SEQ. ID. No. 3 which may comprise a fluorescent probe at the side chain of Lys15 and a ligand with affinity for a target molecule at the side chain of Lys8 or Lys34. Also disclosed are polypeptide scaffolds for use in biosensing applications with or without the polypeptide scaffold anchored to a solid surface.

Abstract: This invention relates to a practical low cost method and devices which exploits the benefits of several photo-assisted analytical techniques involving controlled light sources. The method comprise the use of a program controlled display (like computer, mobile telephones to TV screens) used as a light source for illuminating a detector specially suited to capture the light interaction with a test environment, allowing to generate distinctive spectra and chemical or biochemical images of the environment. Additionally, the information can be acquired in situ but immediately analyzed on line via internet.

Abstract: Novel peptide having a sequence according to SEQ. ID. No. 1, SEQ. ID. No. 2 and/or SEQ. ID. No. 3 are disclosed and also polypeptide scaffold consisting of a four helix bundle formed of two dimerized helix-loop-helix motifs, said helix-loop-helix motifs having sequences according to SEQ. ID. No. 1, SEQ. ID. No. 2 and/or SEQ. ID. No. 3 which may comprise a fluorescent probe at the side chain of Lys15 and a ligand with affinity for a target molecule at the side chain of Lys8 or Lys34. Also disclosed are polypeptide scaffolds for use in biosensing applications with or without the polypeptide scaffold anchored to a solid surface.

Abstract: This invention relates to a practical low cost method and devices which exploits the benefits of several photo-assisted analytical techniques involving controlled light sources. The method comprise the use of a program controlled display (like computer, mobile telephones to TV screens) used as a light source for illuminating a detector specially suited to capture the light interaction with a test environment, allowing to generate distinctive spectra and chemical or biochemical images of the environment. Additionally, the information can be acquired in situ but immediately analyzed on line via internet.

Abstract: In order to obtain long time stability and usefulness for gas sensitive field-effect devices a micro structured surface is obtained below the final conducting layer. The conductive layer in the trenches or grooves will not only be protected to some extent but also they can constitute a conductive net with edges or boundaries that will remain essentially unchanged even if material is continuously lost along the borderline. The structure can be obtained in the layer laying directly below the conductive layer or in deeper lying layers with intermediate layers with even thickness.

Abstract: An analytical method of qualitative and optionally quantitative determination of the occurrence of polymerization/coagulation in a fluid containing polymerizable/coagulable components is described. The method comprises the steps of directing incident beams of electromagnetic radiation through a transparent support on which a film of electrically conducting material is placed, to the back of the film, at angles equal to or greater than the critical angle for total reflection, and measuring changes in the reflected beams due to changes in the surface plasmon resonance angle. Repeated measurements are correlated to the occurrence and magnitude of changes with qualitative and optionally quantitative occurrence of polymerization/coagulation in the fluid. The analytical method is not volume dependent since only one (small) surface of the measuring instrument needs to be in contact with the fluid. Further, the method can also be applied to poorly transparent fluids such as blood.

Abstract: Electronic odor detecting device (electronic nose) provided with a number of sensors. The gas that is to be subjected to the detection is brought to pass a number of similar or different sensors distributed on a surface. Between the sensors or actually extending between and past the sensors is a catalyst. The catalyst may be arranged on an opposing wall in a detection cell or in the same surface as the sensors. Constituents of the gas that react with the catalyst result in a different signal pattern for the sensors, depending on their location in relation to the catalyst. Since different substances in the gas will react with different rates in the presence of the catalyst, the sensed pattern will change along the catalytic surface. This makes it possible to evaluate a gas mixture with great precision and with a more limited number of sensors in comparison to prior art.

Abstract: A gas sensing device having a semiconductor substrate, wherein the semiconductor substrate is covered by an insulator layer, on which an intermediate layer is formed, and subsequently covered by a gas sensing catalytic layer, wherein the intermediate layer and the catalytic layer are made of different materials. The gas sensing device may optionally have dispersed between the insulator layer and the intermediate layer a catalytic metal layer. The gas sensing device provides improved stability and speed of response, even when used at high ambient temperatures, such as temperatures found in combustion systems. A method for making the gas sensing device is also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for manufacturing a micromachined structure to be at least partly released from a substrate surface. A surface contact area, over which structure and the said substrate surface are in surface contact with each other during the manufacturing step, is divided into at least a first and a second contact zone, the adhesiveness between the structure and the substrate being greater in the first contact zone than in the second contact zone. As a manufacturing step, or as a step subsequent to the manufacturing, the structure can be released from the substrate surface at least over said second contact zone. The completed structure may also be completely loose from the substrate. The invention is also directed to a micromachined structure manufactured according to the method.

Abstract: A method of preparing an implant body in order to optimize the healing time of said implant, comprising bringing the implant body for a limited period of time into contact with a hydrogen peroxide solution at least on the surfaces intended to come into contact with surrounding tissue when implanted, the treated surfaces being cleaned by rinsing. The treatment of the implant surface with hydrogen peroxide can be supplemented with incorporation of biomolecules, such as peptides, proteins and steroids, and also other substances such as inorganic ions and crystals. The compounds to be coupled to the implant surface may promote the healing and/or binding of the surrounding tissue.

Abstract: The reaction product of H.sub.2 O.sub.2 and metallic titanium, a titanium peroxy radical gel, exhibits oxidizing and anti-inflammatory effects and is used, for instance, as a biocompatible oxidant, an anti-inflammatory agent or in vitro coating of an implant body. The gel-like product is produced by treating metallic titanium with H.sub.2 O.sub.2.

Abstract: The electrical conductivity of solid, impregnable materials, such as cellulose-based insulating materials, can be increased by supplying to the solid impregnable material a substance with the ability, during polymerization of a pyrrole compound comprising at least one of the substances pyrrole and N-methylpyrrole, to give a polymer with higher electrical conductivity than the solid impregnable material, as well as a pyrrole compound of the kind stated, whereafter the pyrrole compound is transformed into a polymer in the solid, impregnable material.

Abstract: A device for the detection of hydrogen comprising a semiconductor, a metal electrode and an insulator situated between the semiconductor and the electrode. The metal electrode is made of palladium, nickel, platinum or an alloy containing at least 20% palladium by atomic weight. In one embodiment, the device is a field-effect transistor. Means are also provided for heating the device for improving its response time.