Abstract: A method for reuniting lost dependent creatures with a guardian, or, alternatively, to store and transport information pertaining to a dependent creature, where the dependent creature is equipped with a unique identification tag bearing a two-dimensional bar code scannable using smartphones and other equipment typically carried by many individuals and a scan of the unique identification tag provides information to the scanning individual about the dependent creature and substantially simultaneously provides information about at least the location of the scanning device to the guardian.

Abstract: Fluorophore compounds and methods for their use are disclosed. The fluorophores contain a 2-dicyanomethylen-3-cyano-2,5-dihydrofuran (DCDHF) moiety and one or more donor groups conjugated to the 2-dicyanomethylen-3-cyano-2,5-dihydrofuran group. The donor groups can contain atoms with free electron pairs such as oxygen, sulfur, nitrogen, or phosphorous. The fluorophore compounds can be used to label and detect biological molecules and biological structures either in vivo or in vitro.

Abstract: Fluorophore compounds and methods for their use are disclosed. The fluorophores contain a 2-dicyanomethylen-3-cyano-2,5-dihydrofuran (DCDHF) moiety and one or more donor groups conjugated to the 2-dicyanomethylen-3-cyano-2,5-dihydrofuran group. The donor groups can contain atoms with free electron pairs such as oxygen, sulfur, nitrogen, or phosphorous. The fluorophore compounds can be used to label and detect biological molecules and biological structures either in vivo or in vitro.

Abstract: The present invention provides formulations that prevent loss and damage of PEG-interferon alpha conjugates during and following lyophilization. The formulations of the present invention protect PEG-interferon alpha conjugates from loss and degradation during the lyophilization process, as well as degradation during subsequent storage. The formulations of the present invention are suitable for protection of PEG-interferon alpha conjugates from various types of degradation, including, but not limited to loss of biological activity and changes in the degree and/or nature of conjugation. A preferred PEG-interferon alpha conjugate protectable in the formulations of the present invention is an interferon alpha-2b-polyethylene glycol (12,000) conjugate.

Abstract: The present invention provides formulations that prevent loss and damage of PEG-interferon alpha conjugates during and following lyophilization. The formulations of the present invention protect PEG-interferon alpha conjugates from loss and degradation during the lyophilization process, as well as degradation during subsequent storage. The formulations of the present invention are suitable for protection of PEG-interferon alpha conjugates from various types of degradation, including, but not limited to loss of biological activity and changes in the degree and/or nature of conjugation. A preferred PEG-interferon alpha conjugate protectable in the formulations of the present invention is an interferon alpha-2b-polyethylene glycol (12,000) conjugate.