Abstract: Methods are provided for reducing background signals encountered in nucleic acid hybridization assays and other assays that involve hybridization of a labeled oligomer to its complement. The method is premised on the significant reduction of signal generation that occurs when a quenchable dye-labeled oligomer forms a hybrid complex. In addition, a method is provided for enhancing the detectable signal emitted from an amplification multimer hybridized to an oligomer probe to which a quenchable dye has been conjugated through a linker such that the emission from the dye is not quenched upon hybrid complex formation. Novel oligonucleotide probes are also provided that comprise an oligomer to which has been directly or indirectly through a linker a quenchable dye.

Abstract: Methods are provided for reducing background signals encountered in nucleic acid hybridization assays and other assays that involve hybridization of a labeled oligomer to its complement. The method is premised on the significant reduction of signal generation that occurs when a quenchable dye-labeled oligomer forms a hybrid complex. In addition, a method is provided for enhancing the detectable signal emitted from an amplification multimer hybridized to an oligomer probe to which a quenchable dye has been conjugated through a linker such that the emission from the dye is not quenched upon hybrid complex formation. Novel oligonucleotide probes are also provided that comprise an oligomer to which has been directly or indirectly through a linker a quenchable dye.

Abstract: A luminescence detection device for quantitatively detecting an analyte in a liquid sample, which device comprises (1) a reaction compartment having, along a primary axis, opposite end portions, a first of which is for introduction of fluid reagents and sample into the compartment and the other of which forms a light transmissive aperture of predetermined size, the compartment being suitable to hold a composition which luminesces in response to contact with analyte-containing sample; (2) closure means in said first end portion for admitting a cannula, whereby fluid is introduced into said compartment, and for closing the reaction compartment; (3) a photoresponsive imaging layer; (4) means for associating the photoresponsive imaging layer and the reaction compartment such that the photoresponsive imaging layer is positioned preferably substantially perpendicular to the primary axis of the reaction compartment, at a predetermined distance from the end portion forming the aperture so as to be exposed to light em

Abstract: Chemiluminescent-labeled conjugates of the formula: ##STR1## wherein one of R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 is hydrogen and the other is --NR.sup.3 R.sup.4 ; R.sup.3 is hydrogen or straight chain alkyl containing 1-4 carbon atoms and R.sup.4 isL(CO--HN--CH.sub.2).sub.nwherein n=2-8 and L(CO)-- is a hapten bound through an amide bond. The labeled conjugates are useful as reagents in specific binding assays for determining haptens or their specific binding partners in liquid media.

Abstract: Chemiluminescent-labeled conjugates of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen or straight chain alkyl containing 1-4 carbon atoms, n=2-6 and L(CO-- is a specifically bindable ligand, such as an antigenic protein or polypeptide, a hapten or an antibody, or a binding analog thereof, bound through an amide bond; and intermediates produced in the synthesis of such conjugates. The labeled conjugates are useful as reagents in specific binding assays for determining ligands or their specific binding partners in liquid media.

Abstract: Chemiluminescent-labeled conjugates of the formula: ##STR1## wherein one of R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 is hydrogen and the other is --NR.sup.3 R.sup.4 ; R.sup.3 is hydrogen or straight chain alkyl containing 1-4 carbon atoms and R.sup.4 isL(CO)--HN--(CH.sub.2).sub.nwherein n=2-8 and L(CO)-- is an antigenic protein or polypeptide bound through an amide bond. The labeled conjugates are useful as reagents in specific binding assays for determining antigenic proteins or polypeptides, or their binding partners, in liquid media.

Abstract: -Dimethyl 7-[.omega.-N-(phthalimido)alkyl]aminonaphthalene -1,2-dicarboxylates of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen or straight chain alkyl containing 1-4 carbon atoms and n=2-6. The compounds are intermediates in the synthesis of chemiluminescent naphthalene-1,2-dicarboxylic acid hydrazide-labeled conjugates which are useful as reagents in specific binding assays for determining ligands or their specific binding partners in liquid media.

Abstract: Amino-functionalized naphthalene-1,2-dicarboxylic acid hydrazides of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen or straight chain alkyl containing 1-4 carbon atoms and n=2-6. The compounds are intermediates in the synthesis of chemiluminescent naphthalene-1,2-dicarboxylic acid hydrazide-labeled conjugates which are useful as reagents in specific binding assays for determining ligands or their specific binding partners in liquid media.

Abstract: Amino-functionalized phthalhydrazides of the formula: ##STR1## wherein one of R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 is hydrogen and the other is --NR.sup.7 R.sup.8 ; R.sup.7 is hydrogen or straight chain alkyl containing 1-4 carbon atoms and R.sup.8 isH.sub.2 N--CH.sub.2).sub.nwherein n=2-8. The compounds are intermediates in the synthesis of chemiluminescent phthalhydrazide-labeled conjugates which are useful as reagents in specific binding assays for determining ligands or their specific binding partners in liquid media.

Abstract: Chemiluminescent-labeled conjugates of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen or straight chain alkyl containing 1-4 carbon atoms, n=2-6 and L(CO-- is a specifically bindable ligand, such as an antigenic protein or polypeptide, a hapten or an antibody, or a binding analog thereof, bound through an amide bond; and intermediates produced in the synthesis of such conjugates. The labeled conjugates are useful as reagents in specific binding assays for determining ligands or their specific binding partners in liquid media.

Abstract: Bis-phthalimides of the formula: ##STR1## wherein one of R.sup.9 and R.sup.10 is hydrogen and the other is--NR.sup.11 R.sup.12 ; R.sup.11 is hydrogen or straight chain alkyl containing 1-4 carbon atoms and R.sup.12 is ##STR2## wherein n=2-8. The compounds are intermediates in the synthesis of chemiluminescent phthalhydrazide-labeled conjugates which are useful as reagents in specific binding assays for determining ligands or their specific binding partners in liquid media.