Abstract: Compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein: A is oxo or dioxo;R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are independently hydrogen or lower alkyl of one to six carbon atoms;R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 are independently hydrogen, lower alkyl of one to six carbon atoms, alkoxy, acyl or halo;are advantageously converted to thieno[3,2-c]pyridine derivatives and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, particularly ticlopidine hydrochloride.

Abstract: Methods are disclosed for conducting assays. One such method comprises providing in combination a first bibulous member zone ("first zone") and a liquid medium containing a component. The first zone has non-diffusively bound thereto a reagent interreactive with the component. Conditions are selected wherein the liquid medium and at least a portion of the component contained therein traverse all of the first zone and migrate by capillary migration into a second bibulous member zone ("second zone"). The second zone is of a different composition than the first zone and is incapable of specifically binding the component except when an analyte is to be detected and the method further includes causing a reagent to become bound to the first bibulous member zone in relation to the amount of analyte present.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are disclosed for determining a peroxidatively active substance (PAS). The methods comprise the step of detecting a fluorescent signal produced upon cleavage of a compound of the formula F-L-Q, wherein F is a fluorester capable of producing the signal, Q is a quencher capable of quenching the signal when linked to F, and L is a bond, or a linking group having a bond, wherein the bond is capable of being cleaved by a reaction of the PAS with a substrate of the PAS and a hydrogen donor wherein the cleavage of the bond substantially reduces the quenching. The methods have application in a wide variety of systems including assays and improved assays for analytes. Also disclosed are kits for conducting the methods and improvements in accordance with the present invention.

Abstract: Novel squaraine dyes and compositions of matter containing such dyes are disclosed . The novel squaraine dyes have an absorption maximum greater than 600 nanometers and are particularly useful in conjunction with a helium/neon (He/Ne) laser. Some of the squaraine dyes are hydrophilic and are therefore water soluble or water compatible and others of the squaraine dyes are lipophilic.

Abstract: This invention is directed to compounds of the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is --OR.sup.4 (where R.sup.4 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower hydroxyalkyl, phenyl, phenyl-lower-alkyl, or --(CH.sub.2).sub.n Y where n is an integer from 1 to 4 and Y is morpholino, --SR.sup.5, --C(O)OR.sup.5, --C(O)N(R.sup.6).sub.2, --N(R.sup.6).sub.2, or --N.sup.+ (R.sup.6).sub.3 X.sup.-, in which R.sup.5 is lower alkyl, each R.sup.6 is independently selected from hydrogen or lower alkyl, and X is halogen)or --SR.sup.7 (where R.sup.7 is lower alkyl, phenyl-lower-alkyl, or --(CH.sub.2).sub.n W whereW is --N(R.sup.6).sub.2 or --N.sup.+ (R.sup.6).sub.3 X.sup.-, and n, R.sup.6 and X are as previously defined);R.sup.2 is lower alkyl, phenyl or phenyl-lower-alkyl;R.sup.3 is halo, hydroxy, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, lower haloalkyl, lower haloalkoxy, or --C(O)OR.sup.5 where R.sup.5 is as previously defined; andZ is a bond, 2,5-thienyl or 2,5-furanyl;or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: The instant invention is directed toward an immunoassay which can determine the presence of amphetamines in a sample suspected of containing amphetamine and/or methamphetamine by employing at least two conjugates, each comprised of a functionally similar label bound to an amphetamine analog and a methamphetamine analog respectively and an antibody to amphetamine and an antibody to methamphetamine wherein at least one of the antibodies is a monoclonal antibody.

Abstract: Novel squaraine dyes and compositions of matter containing such dyes are disclosed. The novel squaraine dyes have an absorption maximum greater than 600 nanometers and are particularly useful in conjunction with a helium/neon (He/Ne) laser. Some of the squaraine dyes are hydrophilic and are therefore water soluble or water compatible and others of the squaraine dyes are lipophilic.

Abstract: An evaporation closure is disclosed. One embodiment of the closure includes a cap, made of pliable material, which in turn includes a top wall having an opening, a skirt downwardly depending from the top wall and having a threadless internal wall adapted to slip on and sealingly engage a container, and biasing means integral with the skirt; and an elongated arm, which in turn includes a means for sealing the opening, pivotally attached to the cap for movement between a first position wherein the sealing means seals the opening and a second position wherein the sealing means does not seal the opening, the arm being biased toward the first position by the biasing means. Such a closure is useful for minimizing evaporation from containers, particularly automated clinical analyzer reagent bottles.A kit including in packaged combination component parts of the evaporation closure is also disclosed. Such a kit is useful for conveniently assembling the evaporation closures of the present invention.

Abstract: Compounds of general formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is (CH.sub.2).sub.n ((CHNR.sup.7 R.sup.8).sub.m C(O)R.sup.9 ; n=1-3; and m=0 or 1;R.sup.3 and R.sup.5 are independently Cl, Br, I, or CH.sub.3 ;R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 are independently H or (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkyl;R.sup.9 is OH, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkoxy, or NR.sup.7 R.sup.8 ;R.sup.31 is H, Cl, Br, I, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkyl, (C.sub.4 -C.sub.6)cycloalkyl, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)haloalkyl, (C.sub.4 -C.sub.6)halocycloalkyl, or --CH(R.sup.10)Ar where Ar is selected from 5-hydroxypyrid-2-yl, 6-hydroxypyrid-3-yl, 6-hydroxypyridazin-3-yl, 6-methoxypyridazin-3-yl, 6-hydroxypyridazin-3-yl N-oxide, and 6-methoxypyridazin-3-yl N-oxide and R.sup.10 is H or (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkyl;R.sup.41 is OH or a bioprecursor thereof; and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof; are structural analogs of the thyroid hormones T.sub.3 and T.sub.4 and exhibit selective thyromimetic activity.

Abstract: Methods are disclosed for separating a component of interest from a mixture containing the component of interest and other components. The method comprises contacting a first liquid medium containing the component of interest and other components with a second liquid medium that is of different density than and/or of different viscosity than the first liquid medium. The contact is carried out in such a way that mixing of the media is minimized or avoided. The component of interest is bound to magnetic particles. The contacted first liquid medium and second liquid medium are subjected to a magnetic field gradient to allow the magnetic particles to migrate into the second liquid medium and separation of the component of interest from other components is realized. Also disclosed are assays employing the present method. Kits for carrying out the present method and assays are also disclosed.

Abstract: A Kit is disclosed for a method for producing multiple copies of a primary polynucleotide sequence located at the 3' terminus of a polynucleotide. The method comprises (a) forming in the presence of nucleoside triphosphates and template-dependent polynucleotide polymerase an extension of a primary polynucleotide sequence hybridized with a template sequence of a single stranded pattern polynucleotide comprising two or more template sequences each containing one or more site specific cleavage sequences, (b) cleaving into fragments said extension at cleavable polynucleotide sequences in the presence of means for specifically cleaving said cleavable polynucleotide sequences when said extension is hybridized with said site specific cleavage sequences, (c) dissociating said fragments, (d) hybridizing said fragments with single stranded pattern polynucleotide, and repeating steps (a)-(d). Steps (a)-(d) may be conducted simultaneously or wholly or partially sequentially.

Abstract: Methods employing thyroid analog conjugates to enzymes and to immunogenic carriers are provided, which find use in the determination of thyroid compounds normally in physiological fluids, such as serum. The immunogenic carrier conjugates are used to raise antibodies specific to thyroid compounds. The antibodies and enzyme conjugates are used in assays for thyroid compounds. The thyroid analogs are characterized by the presence of only one phenyl ring that contains a hydroxyl substituent and one or two substituents in an ortho relationship to the hydroxyl substituent on the phenyl ring wherein the phenyl ring is conjugated to an enzyme or an immunogenic carrier by a bond or a linking group. Kits for conducting the methods of the present invention are also disclosed.

Abstract: This invention provides an improved process for the preparation of compounds of formula (I): ##STR1## wherein: n is 0, 1 or 2;each R.sup.1 is independently halo or lower alkyl;R.sup.2 is nitro or --N(R.sup.3)R.sup.4 whereR.sup.3 is hydrogen or lower alkyl;R.sup.4 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkylsulfonyl or --C(Y)R.sup.5 where Y is oxygen or sulfur and R.sup.5 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy or --N(R.sup.6)R.sup.7 where R.sup.6 is hydrogen or lower alkyl and R.sup.7 is hydrogen, lower alkyl or lower alkoxycarbonyl; orR.sup.3 and R.sup.4 together with N is pyrrolidino, piperidino, morpholino, thiomorpholino or piperazino, wherein the piperazino is optionally substituted at the 4-position by --C(O)R.sup.8 where R.sup.8 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy or amino;or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. These compounds are useful in treating disease-states characterized by hypercholesterolemia.

Abstract: A method of assay for isotopically exchangeable analytes is disclosed. Analytes are labeled by enzymatic exchange of a hydrogen atom of the analyte and a deuterium or tritium atom. Preferably, analytes are labeled by reaction with an oxidant, a reducing agent which contains a deuterium or tritium atom, and an enzyme capable of catalyzing the reversible exchange of a hydrogen atom between the analyte, the oxidant, and the reducing agent. Kits for conveniently performing the assay methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for the construction of recombinant DNA molecules capable of producing biologically active human nerve growth factor (hNGF) in insect cells is disclosed. Expression of the mature protein is achieved using the baculovirus expression system. The biologically active hNGF so produced is potentially of value in the treatment of patients suffering from Alzheimer's Disease and other neurological disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to optionally substituted pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidine-2,4(1H,3H)-diones or optionally substituted pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidine-2(1H,3H)-ones, i.e., compounds of Formula I: ##STR1## wherein: Y is --CH.sub.2 -- or --C(O)--;R.sup.1 is hydrogen or --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --R.sup.7, wherein:R.sup.7 is aryl or heteroaryl, andn is 1 or 2,provided that when Y is --C(O)--, R.sup.7 is heteroaryl; andR.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are hydrogen, or one is selected from lower alkyl, halo, carboxy, methoxycarbonyl, carbamoyl, methylcarbamoyl, di-methylcarbamoyl, methylcarbonyl, methylthio, methylsulfinyl, methylsulfonyl, hydroxymethyl, amino, trifluoromethyl, cyano or nitro; orR.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are independently selected from hydrogen, lower alkyl, nitro, chloro, fluoro, methoxycarbonyl or methylcarbonyl, provided at least one is hydrogen, and R.sup.6 is hydrogen;or a pharmaceutically acceptable ester, ether or salt thereof.

Abstract: Methods and devices for permitting capillary flow of liquid between two or more pieces of bibulous material which, prior to actuation, are in a non-capillary flow relationship. In particular, the device is actuated and a capillary flow relationship is initiated between the two or more pieces of bibulous material in non-capillary flow relationship by utilizing a liquid expandable piece of bibulous material.

Abstract: A method and device for determining the presence of an analyte in a sample suspected of containing the analyte is disclosed. The method involves contacting a test solution containing the sample, an antibody for the analyte, and a conjugate of the analyte and a label with a contact portion of a strip of bibulous material capable of being traversed by the test solution through capillary action. The strip contains a first receptor capable of binding to said conjugate. The first receptor is non-diffusively bound to a situs on the strip separate from the contact portion of the strip. The strip further contains a second receptor capable of binding the antibody to the analyte between the situs and the contact portion. The second receptor is non-diffusively bound to the strip. At least a portion of the test solution is allowed to traverse the strip by capillary action and thereby contact the situs.

Abstract: A method and device for determining the presence of an analyte in a sample suspected of containing the analyte is disclosed. The method involves contacting a test solution containing the sample, an antibody for the analyte, and a conjugate of the analyte and a label with a contact portion of a piece of bibulous material capable of being traversed in at least one direction by the test solution through capillary action. The bibulous material contains a first receptor capable of binding to said conjugate. The first receptor is non-diffusively bound to a situs on the bibulous material separate from the contact portion. The bibulous material further contains a second receptor capable of binding the antibody to the analyte between the situs and the contact portion. The second receptor is non-diffusively bound to the bibulous material. At least a portion of the test solution is allowed to traverse the bibulous material by capillary action and thereby contact the situs.

Abstract: A kit for inactivating interfering binding proteins in a immunoassay for a member of a specific binding pair (sbp). The method comprises including in an assay medium containing a sample suspected of containing an sbp member and an interfering binding protein an effective amount of a water soluble compound having two substituted or unsubstituted phenyl groups linked to a common atom. When the sbp member or its sbp partner has two phenyl groups linked to a common atom, the compound has a number of-groups other than hydrogen attached to the phenyl groups and the atom that differs by at least two from the number of such groups on the sbp member. When the sbp member or its sbp partner has two phenyl groups linked to a common atom and the binding protein is not an antibody, the compound has only one group other than hydrogen attached to a phenyl group or the common atom.