Abstract: Methods to detect contaminants in a solution and applications thereof are described. Generally, solutions are printed onto a substrate and then imaged via Raman spectroscopy, which can be utilized to detect signals derived from contaminants.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide for particle-imprinted polymer films, methods of making particle-imprinted polymer films, methods for separating particles, devices or systems for separating particles, and the like.

Abstract: This disclosure provides a method of treating a subject infected with a mycobacteria of the M. tuberculosis complex or infected with an atypical mycobacterium. Aspects of the method include administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of an enantiomerically pure (R)-chloroquine agent. The (R)-chloroquine agent may be an analog or derivate of chloroquine having a particular stereochemistry at the position located alpha to the amino-quinoline core of the chloroquine agent. Also provided are methods of inhibiting mycobacteria of the M. tuberculosis complex or other atypical mycobacteria in a cell. Kits and pharmaceutical compositions for practicing the subject methods are also provided.

Abstract: Improved assays for detecting the presence of a specific cell-mediated immune response in an individual are provided, where a sample comprising T cells and other cells of the immune system, usually a blood sample or derivative thereof, is contacted with test antigen(s) of interest in the presence of a pattern recognition receptor (PRR) agonist. The sample is incubated for a period of time sufficient to activate effector T cells; and release of immune effector molecule(s) is then detected. In some embodiments, the PRR is an agonist of a toll-like receptor (TLR) expressed by mature antigen presenting cells, including without limitation agonists TLR3 and TLR7, such as LPS, poly I:C, imiquimod, etc.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide for particle-imprinted polymer films, methods of making particle-imprinted polymer films, methods for separating particles, devices or systems for separating particles, and the like.

Abstract: Improved assays for detecting the presence of a specific cell-mediated immune response in an individual are provided, where a sample comprising T cells and other cells of the immune system, usually a blood sample or derivative thereof, is contacted with test antigen(s) of interest in the presence of a pattern recognition receptor (PRR) agonist. The sample is incubated for a period of time sufficient to activate effector T cells; and release of immune effector molecule(s) is then detected. In some embodiments, the PRR is an agonist of a toll-like receptor (TLR) expressed by mature antigen presenting cells, including without limitation agonists TLR3 and TLR7, such as LPS, poly I:C, imiquimod, etc.