Abstract: A sensor for measuring pH and conductivity for liquids is disclosed. The sensor includes a housing having a pH cell and a conductivity cell. A pH fluid flow path is defined between a pH cell fluid inlet and pH cell fluid outlet. An aperture within the pH cell is adapted to receive an electronic pH probe therein. The aperture is configured to position an end of the pH probe having a pH sensing area therein and juxtaposition to the pH fluid flow path so that fluid flowing within the flow path is exposed to the pH sensing area of the electronic pH sensor. A conductivity cell is adapted for placement of a conductivity sensor therein. The conductivity sensor is disposed between a conductivity cell fluid inlet and conductivity cell fluid outlet so that fluid flowing therethrough contacts the conductivity sensor.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to modified porous solid chromatographic media and processes for the preparation and use of same. In particular, chromatographic media of porous mineral oxide, polymeric, or polymer-coated mineral oxide supports are disclosed which are characterized by a reversible high sorptive capacity and high intraparticle mass transfer rates. In order to prevent non-specific adsorption of or interaction with biomolecules, these supports may be passivated by use of a passivation mixture comprising a main monomer, a passivating monomer, and a crosslinking agent, which mixture upon polymerization results in substantial elimination of the undesirable non-specific interaction with biomolecules.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to modified porous solid supports and processes for the preparation and use of same. In particular, passivated porous supports are disclosed which are characterized by a reversible high sorptive capacity substantially unaccompanied by non-specific adsorption of or interaction with biomolecules. Passivation is achieved by use of a passivation mixture comprising a main monomer, a passivating agent comprising polyethyleneimine, and a crosslinking agent, which mixture upon polymerization results in the substantial elimination of the undesirable non-specific interaction with biomolecules.

Abstract: A pseudobioaffinity chromatography adsorbent adapted for use in selectively adsorbing immunoglobulins. In one embodiment, the adsorbent includes: (a) a solid support material; and (b) a ligand immobilized on the surface of the solid support material, said ligand being a compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein Y.sub.1 is selected from the group of S, SCH.sub.3.sup.+, O, NH, NCH.sub.3, CH.sub.2 and CR.sub.1 R.sub.2 wherein at least one of R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 is not hydrogen; wherein each of Y.sub.2, Y.sub.3 and Y.sub.4 is selected from the group of N, NCH.sub.3.sup.+, CH, and CR wherein R is not hydrogen; and wherein at least two of Y.sub.1, Y.sub.2, Y.sub.3 and Y.sub.4 are neither CH.sub.2, CH, CR nor CR.sub.1 R.sub.2.

Abstract: A method for sterilizing liquid chromatography resins that are highly resistant to oxidation by strongly oxidizing agents and a sterilization solution for use therein. In a preferred embodiment, the invention comprises contacting an oxidant-resistant chromatographic resin with an aqueous solution of peracetic acid and up to 40% ethanol. In particular, where the solution is to be used to sterilize a positively charged ion-exchange resin, the solution preferably additionally includes an acetate buffer of a sufficient ionic strength to prevent adsorption of the peracetic acid ions on the resin.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to modified porous solid supports and processes for the preparation and use of same. In particular, passivated porous polymeric supports are disclosed which are characterized by a reversible high sorptive capacity substantially unaccompanied by non-specific adsorption of or interaction with biomolecules. Passivation is achieved by use of a passivation mixture comprising a main monomer, a passivating monomer that is different from the main monomer, and a crosslinking agent, which mixture upon polymerization results in the substantial elimination of the undesirable non-specific interaction with biomolecules.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to modified porous solid supports and processes for the preparation and use of same. In particular, passivated porous mineral oxide supports are disclosed which are characterized by a reversible high sorptive capacity substantially unaccompanied by non-specific adsorption of or interaction with biomolecules. Passivation is achieved by use of a passivation mixture comprising a main monomer, a passivating monomer and a crosslinking agent, which mixture upon polymerization results in the substantial elimination of the undesirable non-specific interaction with biomolecules.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to modified porous solid supports and processes for the preparation and use of same. In particular, passivated porous polymeric supports are disclosed which are characterized by a reversible high sorptive capacity substantially unaccompanied by non-specific adsorption of or interaction with biomolecules. Passivation is achieved by use of a passivation mixture comprising a main monomer, a passivating monomer that is different from the main monomer, and a crosslinking agent, which mixture upon polymerization results in the substantial elimination of the undesirable non-specific interaction with biomolecules.

Abstract: A pseudobioaffinity chromatography adsorbent adapted for use in selectively adsorbing immunoglobulins. In one embodiment, the adsorbent comprises: (a) a solid support material; and (b) a ligand immobilized on the surface of the solid support material, said ligand being a compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein Y.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of S, SCH.sub.3.sup.+, O, NH, NCH.sub.3, CH.sub.2 and CR.sub.1 R.sub.2 wherein at least one of R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 is not hydrogen; wherein each of Y.sub.2, Y.sub.3 and Y.sub.4 is selected from the group consisting of N, NCH.sub.3.sup.+, CH, and CR wherein R is not hydrogen; and wherein at least two of Y.sub.1, Y.sub.2, Y.sub.3 and Y.sub.4 are neither CH.sub.2, CH, CR nor CR.sub.1 R.sub.2.

Abstract: A liquid chromatography column well-suited for in situ sterilization effected by washing with a sterilization solution. In a preferred embodiment, the column comprises a liquid chromatography tube packed with a liquid chromatography resin. A piston assembly is mounted within the liquid chromatography tube towards the upper end thereof, the piston assembly including an upper portion and a lower portion, the lower portion being shaped to include a fluid distribution channel and a downwardly-extending collar, the downwardly-extending collar including an annular slot and defining an orifice in fluid communication with the fluid distribution channel.