Abstract: A sample measuring device according to the present invention includes a measuring unit for performing measurement with respect to a particular component contained in a sample, a measurement data storage unit for storing measurement data obtained by the measuring unit, a display unit for displaying the measurement data, a sensor strip detector for detecting insertion and removal of a sensor strip to which the sample is applied, and a first data transmitter/receiver for transmitting the measurement data via wireless communication. The first data transmitter/receiver performs initial authentication process for wireless communication after insertion of the sensor strip is detected by the sensor strip detector.

Abstract: A probe for detection of at least 1 type of genetic polymorphism of the ALDH2 gene rs671 and the ADH2 gene rs1229984, a kit therefore, and methods of detecting the polymorphism(s).

Abstract: A dry test strip for measuring creatinine comprises: a support; a reagent layer that is disposed on the support; a reagent holding layer that is disposed on the reagent layer; and a connection layer that is composed of an adhesive which adhesively bonds the reagent layer to the reagent holding layer and is formed in spot form, wherein the reagent layer contains creatininase and 4-aminoantipyrine; the reagent holding layer contains creatinase, sarcosine oxidase, peroxidase, and N-ethyl-N-(2-hydroxy-3-sulfopropyl)-3,5-dimethoxyaniline; and the connection layer delays arrival of a liquid sample spot-deposited on the reagent holding layer at the reagent layer.

Abstract: A specimen measurement system simplifies the function of a measurement device and facilitates measurement under an appropriate condition. Use is made of a specimen measurement device suitable for the system. The specimen measurement device includes a measurement unit, a measurement condition decision unit, and a communication unit. The measurement unit measures a specific component contained in the specimen. The measurement condition decision unit decides suitability of measurement conditions necessary for the measurement, and generates measurement condition data including decision result about the suitability of the measurement conditions. The communication unit transmits the measurement condition data through wireless communication.

Abstract: The present invention relates to probes which detect a polymorphism(s) in exon 12 of the NPM1 gene, a kit therefor, and the method of detecting the polymorphism(s) thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an analyzer (1) which includes a placement part (11) for placing an analysis piece, and a photometric measurer (7) for photometric measurement of the analysis piece (2). In the analyzer (1), the placement part (11) holds the analysis piece (2) in such a way that a row of reagent pad (20) on the analysis piece (1) lie in right-and-left directions (D3, D4). The photometric measurer (7) is farther from a front than the placement part (11). The analysis piece (2) placed on the placement part (11) is conveyed from front toward rear (Direction D1), with the row of reagent pads (20) laid in right-and-left directions (D3, D4), toward the photometric measurer (7).

Abstract: An analysis system includes: a creatinine information acquiring section to input creatinine measurement data that indicate a measurement quantity of creatinine in a urine sample; a material ingredient information acquiring section to input material ingredient data that indicate a measured quantity of a material ingredient in the urine sample; and a correcting section to correct the measured quantity of the material ingredient indicated as the material ingredient data, by use of the measured quantity of creatinine indicated as the creatinine measurement data.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an analyzing device to be used by inserting an analytical instrument 2 comprising a plurality of terminal portions 25A to 28A therein, the device including a plurality of terminals 42 and 43 having a shape of a flat spring to be in contact with the plurality of terminal portions 25A to 28A, and a disposal mechanism for disposing of the analytical instrument 2 after completing an analysis. Contact portions 46 and 47 in the plurality of terminals 42 and 43 having a flat-spring shape to be in contact with the plurality of terminal portions 25A to 28A are placed to be in non-parallel with a direction orthogonal to a disposal direction D1 of the analytical instrument 2 in planar view. The portions 46 and 47 in the plurality of terminals 42 and 43 having the flat-spring shape are preferably placed so as to have a symmetrical or substantially symmetrical positional relationship relative to a center line L1 of the analytical instrument 2 extending along the disposal direction D1.

Abstract: Provided are a measurement device, a sensor unit, and a sensor placement method, which enable the suppression of the occurrence of a situation where a measurement carried out with a sensor implanted under the skin, the implanted sensor becomes faulty. A sensor unit is used for measuring numerical information relating to a substance contained in a body fluid in a body. The sensor unit is provided with a sensor a part of which is placed under the skin and generates a signal according to the state of the substance, a base which is disposed on the skin and holds the sensor, a variable mechanism which is attached to the base and enables the position and/or the direction of the sensor with reference to the base to be varied, and an external terminal which is provided in the base and leads the signal generated by the sensor to the outside.

Abstract: A method for recovering a metal, capable of recovering a metal easily without requiring the use of an organic medium, is provided. A complex between a chelating agent and a metal present in a sample is formed in a mixture prepared by mixing the chelating agent and the sample under pH conditions where the chelating agent can be insoluble in an aqueous medium. Then, the complex is recovered from the mixture, and further, the metal is recovered by dissolving the recovered complex in an aqueous medium under pH conditions that are different from the pH conditions where the chelating agent can be insoluble in an aqueous medium. By this method, a metal can be recovered easily without requiring the use of the use of an organic medium.

Abstract: A method for recovering a metal, capable of recovering a metal easily without requiring the use of an organic medium, is provided. A first complex between a first chelating agent and a metal present in a sample is formed in a first mixture prepared by mixing the first chelating agent and the sample. Then, the first complex is recovered from the first mixture, and a second complex between the metal derived from the first complex and a second chelating agent is formed in a second mixture prepared by mixing the first complex and an aqueous solution of the second chelating agent. The aqueous solution is under the pH conditions where the first chelating agent can be insoluble in the aqueous solution. Then, a liquid fraction containing the second complex is recovered from the second mixture. Thus, the metal can be recovered.

Abstract: A temperature controlling unit (X1) includes a holder (11) for a liquid receiver (40), a heating block (12) for heating the liquid in the liquid receiver (40), and a cooling block (13) for cooling the liquid in the liquid receiver (40). The holder (11) maintains a first temperature for keeping the temperature of the liquid in the liquid receiver (40) at a lower target temperature. The heating block (12) maintains a second temperature higher than a higher target temperature above the lower target temperature. The cooling block (13) maintains a third temperature lower than the lower target temperature. A temperature controlling method of the present invention includes a heating step for bringing a heating block (12) into contact with the liquid receiver (40) held by the holder (11) and a cooling step for bringing a cooling block (13) into contact with the liquid receiver (40) held by the holder (11).

Abstract: The present invention provides probes that can identify different polymorphisms in a c-kit gene easily with high reliability and use thereof.

Abstract: An optical measurement apparatus is provided for conducting a test by efficiently reading color development of a reagent after reaction by optical measurement. To the above end, an optical measurement apparatus is provided which is to be used with at least one test instrument mounted to the apparatus. The test instrument includes a carrier provided with at least one reagent retaining portion which retains a reagent, and a sample is applied to the carrier. The optical measurement apparatus includes a reader for reading color development of the reagent retaining portion, and a controller for performing driving control of the reader and determination. The controller performs the determination by utilizing data obtained by a reading operation P to read the color development of the reagent performed after the lapse of a reaction completion period Tr1-Tr6 from the mounting of the test instrument, and the reaction completion period depends on the reagent.

Abstract: An analysis apparatus is an apparatus that performs electrophoresis using a microchip provided with a channel. The analysis apparatus includes a cooling unit (an electron cooling element and a driving circuit) that cools the microchip, a voltage application unit (electrodes and a power supply circuit) that applies voltage to a buffer solution filled in the channel of the microchip, an optical analysis unit (a light source, a light receiving element, and an analysis unit) that conducts, through the microchip, optical analysis of a sample introduced in the channel, and a control unit that controls the cooling unit, the voltage application unit, and the optical analysis unit. The control unit causes the cooling unit to start cooling the microchip, and after the microchip has been cooled, causes the voltage application unit and the optical analysis unit to operate.

Abstract: The present invention provides a polymorphism detection probe that can identify a different polymorphism in a K-ras gene easily with high reliability and use of the polymorphism detection probe.

Abstract: The present invention provides a phenothiazine-derivative color-measuring method that can detect a phenothiazine-derivative color even at a wavelength longer than the wavelength that exhibits maximum absorption.

Abstract: When the concentration of glycated hemoglobin is measured, a plurality of wavelengths are selected as measurement wavelengths from the wavelength range of 400 to 450 nm. Preferably, by use of a liquid chromatography, at least the light of different peak wavelengths in the wavelength range of 415 to 430 nm are continuously or intermittently received to obtain a three dimensional chromatogram having as variables the wavelength, the elution time and the amount of detection. The concentration of glycated hemoglobin is calculated based on this three dimensional chromatogram.

Abstract: The present invention provides a primer set for specifically amplifying a target region in a MTHFR gene by a nucleic acid amplification method, a MTHFR gene amplification reagent containing the primer set, and use of the primer set.

Abstract: A metabolic syndrome relieving agent that is free from a problem of side effects and can be taken for a long term is provided. Bergamottin is used as an agent for relieving a metabolic syndrome. Since bergamottin has functions of activating PPAR? and PPAR?, promoting the secretion of adiponectin in adipocytes and inhibiting the generation of VLDLs in hepatic cells, it is possible to prevent or treat diseases such as insulin resistance, hyperinsulinism, type 2 diabetes, obesity, visceral fat obesity, hypertension, hyperlipemia, arteriosclerosis and the like and thus prevent or treat the metabolic syndrome. Also, as understood from the fact that citrus fruits such as a grapefruit or the like containing bergamottin have been eaten for many years, they have no problems in terms of safety and have a low calorie content, and therefore, they can be taken for a long term.