Abstract: The present invention relates to calculation of an initial template amount in a test sample by fitting a theoretical expression to detection intensity of target nucleic acid corresponding to thermal cycle number, wherein the theoretical expression includes an environmental coefficient as an exponent parameter, a parameter of the initial template amount in the test sample, and terms for internal standard correction and baseline correction of the detection intensity of the amplification amount of the target nucleic acid, and includes at least one parameter among a saturation amount upon the target nucleic acid amplification, a reaction acceleration coefficient, and a reaction inhibition coefficient.

Abstract: The present invention relates to calculation of an amount equivalent to an initial template amount in a test sample by fitting a theoretical expression to an amount equivalent to an amplification amount of target nucleic acid for each thermal cycle number, wherein the theoretical expression includes an environmental coefficient as an exponent parameter and a parameter of the amount equivalent to the initial template amount, and includes at least one parameter among an amount equivalent to a saturation amount upon the target nucleic acid amplification, a reaction acceleration coefficient, and a reaction inhibition coefficient.

Abstract: A reaction vessel includes a three-dimensional substrate on which a probe applied to detection of a biorelated substance is immobilized, a coupling portion allowed to be coupled to a liquid driver in an airtight fashion, and a solution sucking portion allowed to suck a solution. The coupling portion and the solution sucking portion are arranged with a three-dimensional substrate held between them.

Abstract: A process for producing a test piece for analyzing a labeled substance with a biological origin which comprises the step of supplying a solution containing a substance capable of specifically binding to the substance with the biological origin onto a support and fixing the specifically binding substance at a definite position on the support, characterized in that the solution contains a substance to be detected, which is either the same as the label or different therefrom, uniformly dissolved or dispersed therein independently from the specifically binding substance. A method of examining a test piece having a substance specifically binding to a substance with a biological origin fixed at a definite position on a support, characterized by comprising the step of supplying a labeled test substance onto a support and fixing it at a position different from the position of the specifically binding substance, and the step of eliminating the unfixed test substance.

Abstract: An infrared absorption filter consisting of 70 to 98 mol % of SiO2, 1 to 12 mol % of CuO and 1 to 18 mol % of a network modifier oxide than CuO or CdO is provided. A process of fabricating an infrared absorption filter is also provided. The process comprises introducing a divalent copper compound and a compound of a metal species acting as a network modifier oxide in the form of metal ions into a wet gel. The wet gel can be dipped in a dipping solution to precipitate the divalent copper compound and the compound of a metal species acting as the network modifier oxide in the wet gel. The wet gel can be dried and heated, thereby obtaining an infrared absorption glass. The infrared absorption glass can be cut and polished, thereby fabricating a filter.

Abstract: An infrared absorption filter consisting of 70 to 98 mol % of SiO2, 1 to 12 mol % of CuO and 1 to 18 mol % of a network modifier oxide than CuO or CdO is provided. A process of fabricating an infrared absorption filter is also provided. The process comprises introducing a divalent copper compound and a compound of a metal species acting as a network modifier oxide in the form of metal ions into a wet gel. The wet gel can be dipped in a dipping solution to precipitate the divalent copper compound and the compound of a metal species acting as the network modifier oxide in the wet gel. The wet gel can be dried and heated, thereby obtaining an infrared absorption glass. The infrared absorption glass can be cut and polished, thereby fabricating a filter.

Abstract: The invention relates to a glass excellent in infrared absorption capability and corrosion resistance, and its fabrication process. A compound of divalent copper and a compound of a metal species for a network modifier oxide are introduced in a wet gel. Then, the wet gel is dipped in a dipping solution having a low solubility with respect to the compound of divalent copper and the compound of a metal species for a network modifier oxide for the precipitation in the wet gel of the divalent copper compound and the compound of a metal species for a network modifier oxide, followed by drying and firing. Thus, an infrared absorbing glass comprising 70 to 98 mol % of SiO2, 1 to 12 mol % of CuO and 1 to 18 mol % of a network modifier oxide other than CuO is fabricated.

Abstract: The invention relates to a glass excellent in infrared absorption capability and corrosion resistance, and its fabrication process. A compound of divalent copper and a compound of a metal species for a network modifier oxide are introduced in a wet gel. Then, the wet gel is dipped in a dipping solution having a low solubility with respect to the compound of divalent copper and the compound of a metal species for a network modifier oxide for the precipitation in the wet gel of the divalent-t copper compound and the compound of a metal species for a network modifier oxide, followed by drying and firing. Thus, an infrared absorbing glass comprising 70 to 98 mol % of SiO2, 1 to 12 mol % of CuO and 1 to 18 mol % of a network modifier oxide other than CuO is fabricated.

Abstract: A diazacycloalkanealkylsulfonamide derivative having the following formula ?I!: ##STR1## and pharmacologically acceptable salts thereof. The compounds have antiallergic activity with low antihistaminic activity and low toxicity and are useful as an medicament for preventing and treating diseases such as bronchial asthma, allergic rhinitis, atopic dermatitis, urticaria.

Abstract: An optical fiber includes an optical fiber element having a core layer and a cladding layer formed on the core layer, and a coating layer having a refractive index lower than at least the refractive index of the cladding layer, or a coating layer including at least one of a predetermined saturated higher fatty acid and alkylpolysiloxane.