Abstract: An improved assay for an ATL virus antibody in a specimen, in which an ATL virus antigen is added to the test specimen and used as a comparative specimen. This improved method selectively assays ATL virus antibodies, and, thus, is useful in preventing and treating adult T cell leukemia.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the method of measuring a biological ligand (1) in a sample containing an amylase (1) derived from a higher animal. This method is characterized by employing a combination of an amylase (2) not contained in the sample and an antibody against the ligand (1) or a ligand (2) capable of reacting with the antibody and an amylase inhibitor of which inhibitory activity against the amylase (1) is stronger than that against the amylase (2). The method of the invention utilizes the emphasis of steric hindrance of the amylase (2) reaction which is carried out at the boundary between solid phase and liquid phase and the specific removal of the influence of the amylase (1) by using the above amylase inhibitor. This method is suitable as a clinical test for the determination of physiological substances and trace components in a humoral fluid such as serum.

Abstract: The use of pterins to increase the activity of lymphokines and other cell growth factors, and a diagnostic or theraupeutic preparation that contains pterins combined with lymphokines. Adding pterins to lymphokines can increase the activity of the lymphokines by 3 to 5 times.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for detection for serum antibody and/or microbial surface antigen by radial partition immunoassay. The method of this invention is applicable to (a) the evaluation of a clinical specimen for identification of a microorganism; (b) antimicrobial sensitivity assays for determination of an efficacious antibiotic for use against a specific microorganism; (c) a semi-quantitative determination of viral surface antigen; and, (d) a quantitative method for the determination of the presence of serum antibodies to microbial antigens. In each of the foregoing applications, the analyte of interest can be immobilized within a porous matrix (solid phase) by simple pipetting of the sample onto the prepared matrix. Appropriate reagents are subsequently applied to the matrix to effect immunochemical interaction of a labeled binding material to the surface antigen (or antibody) of the analyte of interest. The portion of the matrix within which such interaction takes place is termed the "reaction zone".

Abstract: New substrates for .gamma.-glutamyltransferase (.gamma.-GT) are disclosed. These subtrates are useful in the colorimetric determination of .gamma.-GT since the cleavage of the .gamma.-glutamyl group produces a detectable species--an aminostyrylquinolinium dye. The substrates have the formula: ##STR1## wherein: R and R.sub.1 are independently selected from hydrogen, alkyl and alkoxy andQ is ##STR2## wherein: R.sub.2 is alkyl having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms;R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are independently selected from hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, nitro, cyano and halogen; andX.sup..crclbar. is an anion.

Abstract: Methods and compounds are disclosed for determining the presence, amount of, or association between substances of interest in samples suspected of containing same. The methods are based on the polymerization-induced separation of specifically-bound, reporter-labeled recognition reactants from free, reporter-labeled recognition reactants. The methods described are applicable to any substance for which suitable recognition reactants exist or can be made and are not limited by considerations such as chemical composition or molecular size.

Abstract: A method and composition for detecting analyte moieties by means of a signalling moiety capable of aggrandizement are disclosed. The signalling moiety can be attached to or not attached to the analyte moiety/analyte-specific moiety complex. The signalling moiety can be viable or non-viable. The methods disclosed herein provide a sensitive assay for the detection of a wide range of different analyte moieties.

Abstract: A method for determining low density lipoproteins (LDLs) in a body fluid sample, as well as a reagent suited for this use, are taught. The method involves precipitating high density lipoproteins (HDLs) from the sample, using an HDL specific antibody or reactive fragment, and then determining the presence and amount of LDL in the supernatant which results. The reagent contains the HDL specific antibodies, as well as polyanions and divalent cations.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for assaying a biocomponent on the basis of an amount of bound peroxidase by the steps of supporting a biocomponent or a target substance containing a biocomponent on a gel-like carrier, developing the biocomponent or the target substance by electrophoresis, binding a receptor to the biocomponent or the target substance, binding peroxidase to the receptor, and determining the amount of the bound peroxidase, wherein hydrogen peroxide and 4-methoxy-1-naphthol are used as substrates.

Abstract: A method for assaying for a ligand analyte which is a member of a specific binding pair ("sbp member") consisting of ligand and its complementary receptor is disclosed. The ligand analyte has a binding site in common with an interfering substance present in a sample suspected of containing the analyte. The interfering substance has at least two binding sites. The method comprises combining in an assay medium without intervening separation (1) the sample, (2) a blocking receptor which does not bind to the ligand and does bind to the interfering substance, thereby blocking the binding of a common receptor to the interfering substance, and (3) a common receptor which binds to the common binding site. Any additional members of a signal producing system capable of producing a detectable signal in relation to the amount of analyte in the sample are added to the assay medium. Next, the assay medium is examined for the presence of a detectable signal.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing a cephalosporin of the formula ##STR1## by reacting the compound ##STR2## with the compound ##STR3## in the presence of boron trifluoride or a complex thereof.

Abstract: Improved fluorescent labels comprise a fluorescent rare earth chelate incorporated into a polymeric particle derived from a loadable latex. The polymer comprises: (a) from about 50 to about 96 weight percent of recurring units derived from a hydrophobic ethylenically unsaturated polymerizable monomer, (b) from about 2 to about 30 weight percent of recurring units derived from a nonionic hydrophilic ethylenically unsaturated polymerizable monomer, and (c) from about 2 to about 20 weight percent of recurring units derived from an anionic ethylenically unsaturated polymerizable monomer containing at least one solubilizing group. The labels of this invention have greatly improved stability in aqueous solutions and do not prematurely agglomerate during storage. They can be attached to any of a variety of physiologically reactive species to provide labeled species, and are particularly useful in specific binding assays.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel cephem compounds of high antimicrobial activity of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is amino or protected amino,R.sup.2 is halogen,R.sup.3 is hydrogen or lower alkyl,R.sup.4 is hydrogen, lower alkyl or lower alkoxy,R.sup.5 is hydrogen, halogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, hydroxymethyl or unsaturated heterocyclicthiomethyl in which the heterocyclic moiety may be substituted with lower alkyl or lower alkenyl, andR.sup.6 is carboxy or functionally modified carboxy, and its pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: A method and reagent kit means are provided for assay of a selected antigen such as hCG or CEA in an aliquot of body fluid. The method comprises the steps of constituting the aliquot in a mixture comprising tracer (which may be an enzyme tracer or a radioactive tracer) conjugated with monoclonal antibody, and separate immobilized monoclonal antibody, incubating the mixture to enable separation of a solid phase antigen antibody conjugate in sandwich relation, and measuring the tracer content and corresponding antigen content of the aqueous phase or the solid phase. The antibody (conjugated and/or immobilized) comprises multiple monoclonal antibodies from different cell lines so that the specificity of the assay is enhanced, and the possibility of unrecognized antigen fragments is reduced.

Abstract: Cardiotonic fused aromatic bicyclic ring substituted thiazole compounds and their salts, methods for increasing cardiac contractility in humans and other mammals by the use of said compounds, pharmaceutical compositions including said compounds and methods for compound preparation.

Abstract: Fluorescent labels comprise a polysaccharide bound to a polymeric particle which contains a fluorescent rare earth chelate. These labels can be attached to any of a variety of physiologically reactive species to provide labeled species which have improved stability in aqueous solutions. The labeled species are particularly useful in specific binding assays to determine an immunologically reactive ligand, e.g. a hapten, in either solution or dry analytical techniques.

Abstract: A newly discovered family of AIDS-associated viruses, designated ARV, is described. The viruses were isolated from AIDS patients from San Francisco and (a) are type D retroviruses; (b) have Mg.sup.++ -dependent reverse transcriptase activity; (c) induce human multinucleated cells without immortalizing the cells; (d) are replicable in HUT-78 human T cells; and (e) induce viral protein(s) in HUT-78 that binds to Ig from AIDS patients. The infected HUT-78 cells and immunogenic polypeptides derived from the viruses are useful for diagnosing AIDS.

Abstract: An immunoassay of the type which utilizes the hemolysis of microcapsules such as red blood cells. Microcapsules which can be lysed by complement activity, which contain an optically determinable substance, on whose surfaces an antibody to be quantified is bound are prepared. The microcapsules, a test sample containing the antigen or the antibody to be quantified, and complement are mixed to react each other. Thereafter, an optical measurement is conducted at different wavelengths for the reaction mixture which is still suspending the intact microcapsules.

Abstract: Stable, crystalline cephalosporin intermediates of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is HI or HCl and Nu and Nu.sup..sym. are certain N-containing heterocyclic rings attached via a sulfur atom or a ring nitrogen atom, respectively, which are substantially free of the .DELTA..sup.2 isomer; processes for, and intermediates in, the preparation of the above compounds; and processes for the preparation of broad-spectrum cephalosporin antibiotics.

Abstract: Immunoassay methods and compositions are disclosed for the detection of one or more analytes in fluid samples. The disclosure provides conjugates of analytes or reactants with polymerizable organic monomers. Specific binding reactions between reactants are detected by means of reporter/reactant conjugates. Free and specifically-bound reporter/reactant conjugates are separated by a polymerization reaction which renders the polymerized monomers insoluble.