Abstract: Methods for diagnosing and monitoring Alzheimer's Disease in a subject comprising measuring hK6 in a sample from the subject. hK6 may be measured using a reagent that detects or binds to hK6, preferably antibodies reactive with hK6.

Abstract: The invention relates to the identification of tumor associated proteins, novel nucleic acid molecules encoding tumor associated proteins and proteins encoded by such nucleic acid molecules; and uses of the tumor associated proteins.

Abstract: It was discovered that prostate-specific antigen is produced by non-prostatic endocrine cancers. It was further discovered that non-prostatic endocrine cancers with steroid receptors can be stimulated with steroids to cause them to produce PSA either initially or at increased levels. This invention relates to the imaging of non-prostatic endocrine cancers by labelled biological binding units which bind to prostate-specific antigen in an imaging procedure, such as, radio imaging or magnetic resonance imaging. Further, the PSA-binding units may be constructed to deliver a toxic agent, such as a radioisotope, toxin or a drug to provide endocrine cancer therapy. Another aspect of the invention is passive immunotherapy against endocrine cancers by treatment with PSA-binding units.

Abstract: It was discovered that prostate-specific antigen is produced by non-prostatic endocrine cancers. It was further discovered that non-prostatic endocrine cancers with steroid receptors can be stimulated with steroids to cause them to produce PSA either initially or at increased levels. This invention relates to the imaging of non-prostatic endocrine cancers by labelled biological binding units which bind to prostate-specific antigen in an imaging procedure, such as, radioimaging or magnetic resonance imaging. Further, the PSA-binding units may be constructed to deliver a toxic agent, such as a radioisotope, toxin or a drug to provide endocrine cancer therapy. Another aspect of the invention is passive immunotherapy against endocrine cancers by treatment with PSA-binding units.

Abstract: Fluorogenic chelators for Eu.sup.3+ and Tb.sup.3+ are provided, they form highly fluorescent complexes with Eu.sup.3+ and Tb.sup.3+. In all cases, the fluorescence observed was lanthanide-specific, long-lived and it was monitored by microsecond time-resolved fluorometry. The fluorogenic chelators could be quantified, in the presence of excess lanthanide, at levels<10.sup.-8 mol/L. Fluorogenic chelators can form ternary complexes with Eu.sup.3+ and Tb.sup.3+, in the presence of EDTA. The structures of the identified chelators is such that enzyme substrates can be used for enzyme-labelled time-resolved fluorometric immunoassays.

Abstract: This invention relates to the detection of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) in female breast tumor extract as a prognostic or predictive indicator for breast carcinoma. The presence of prostate-specific antigen in breast tumors is associated with earlier disease stage, younger women and better survival. PSA is associated with tumors which have estrogen and/or progesteron receptors.

Abstract: A method for the evaluation of the condition of a fetus by quantitative measurement of prostate specific antigen (PSA) is provided. In the method, a sample of amniotic fluid or maternal serum is obtained at a gestational week and the sample is assayed for the amount of PSA present. The amount of PSA in the sample is compared with the PSA mean for the given gestational week and evaluated for the risk of a phenotypic and/or genotypic disorder.

Abstract: Fluorogenic chelators for Eu.sup.3+ and Tb.sup.3+ are provided, they form highly fluorescent complexes with Eu.sup.3+ and Tb.sup.3+. In all cases, the fluorescence observed was lanthanide-specific, long-lived and it was monitored by microsecond time-resolved fluorometry. The fluorogenic chelators could be quantified, in the presence of excess lanthanide, at levels <10.sup.-8 mol/L. Two new fluorogenic chelators can form ternary complexes with Eu.sup.3+ and Tb.sup.3+, in the presence of EDTA. The structures of the identified chelators is such that enzyme substrates can be used for enzyme-labelled time-resolved fluorometric immunoassays. The chelator 4-methylumbelliferyl phosphate which forms fluorescent, long-lived complexes with Eu.sup.3+, can be split by alkaline phosphatase to phosphate and 4-methylumbelli-ferone which does not form fluorescent complexes with Eu.sup.3+. Highly sensitive immunoassays for thyrotropin and thyroxine in human serum are demonstrated.

Abstract: Immunoassay and methods for using fluorescent chelates of lanthanide metal ions in conjunction with immunoreactive bodies to permit fluorescent assay in liquid or dry samples. The assay reagent comprises a residue of an immunoreactive body linked to a residue of a protein or polypeptide. The protein or polypeptide is labeled by substitution with a ligand forming a fluorescent chelate with lanthanide metal ion such as europium. The reagent when used in an immunoassay, binds to the immobilized immunoreactive body and excess is washed away. The sample can be dried for later analysis by a suitable fluoremeter.