Abstract: Anti-hog transcobalamin-1 (TCN1) monoclonal antibodies are disclosed, along with epitopes recognized by same. Also disclosed are kits containing the monoclonal antibodies and methods of producing the antibodies. Further disclosed are methods of using the monoclonal antibodies, such as (but not limited to) in methods of estimating and/or removing TCN1 from hog intrinsic factor preparations.

Abstract: Anti-hog TCN1 monoclonal antibodies are disclosed, along with epitopes recognized by same. Also disclosed are kits containing the monoclonal antibodies and methods of producing the antibodies. Further disclosed are methods of using the monoclonal antibodies, such as (but not limited to) in methods of estimating and/or removing TCN1 from hog intrinsic factor preparations.

Abstract: Anti-hog TCN1 monoclonal antibodies are disclosed, along with epitopes recognized by same. Also disclosed are kits containing the monoclonal antibodies and methods of producing the antibodies. Further disclosed are methods of using the monoclonal antibodies, such as (but not limited to) in methods of estimating and/or removing TCN1 from hog intrinsic factor preparations.

Abstract: A system and a method for transforming a cold fusion technology environment to an open source environment utilizes a comprehensive library that identifies and maps a source code to their corresponding open source equivalent using a collaboration of tokenizers and syntax analyzers. The system and the method significantly reduce overall total cost and time of conversion. The system and the method facilitate intrinsic bug-free code conversion. The system provides solutions that are easily utilized by any application irrespective of domain or industry.

Abstract: A system and method for secure wireless communication for transferring or sharing data between at least two devices over a wireless network. A set of pictures are displayed on a source device from which a picture is selected either manually by a user or automatically by the system. Information related to the selected picture is transmitted to a target device. A set of pictures are displayed on the target device. On the target device, a particular picture is selected either manually by a user of the target device or automatically by the system, and further transmitted back to the source device. At the source device, the picture received from the target device is matched with the selected picture previously transmitted by the source device. Upon a successful match, the source device transmits an authentication confirmation for pairing the source device and the target device and enables data transfer.

Abstract: The embodiments of the present invention disclosed herein, include a transfer assistant module coupled to a number of electronic devices via communication channels. The content on the first device is transmitted to the transfer assistant module. The transfer assistant module facilitates transfer and synchronization of content to the second electronic device.

Abstract: Methods and reagents are disclosed for conducting assays. Embodiments of the present methods and reagents are concerned with chemiluminescent reagents for determining the presence and/or amount of an analyte in a sample suspected of containing the analyte. The reagent is non-particulate and comprises a binding partner for the analyte and a chemiluminescent composition comprising an olefinic compound and a metal chelate. In embodiments of an assay, a combination is provided that comprises a sample suspected of containing the analyte, a chemiluminescent reagent as described above and a sensitizer reagent capable of generating singlet oxygen. The combination is subjected to conditions for binding of the analyte to the binding partner for the analyte. The sensitizer is activated and the amount of luminescence generated by the chemiluminescent composition is detected wherein the amount of luminescence is related to the amount of the analyte in the sample.

Abstract: A composition for use as an assay reagent comprises a solid support comprising a member of a signal producing system and a coating of a synthetic copolymer. The synthetic copolymer comprises a first polymerized monomer comprising a pendant moiety comprising a reactive functionality or a derivative of a reactive functionality and a second polymerized monomer comprising a pendant moiety comprising at least 1 carbon atoms and at least 2 heteroatoms. In some embodiments the copolymer comprises a polyethylenic backbone comprising the pendant moiety comprising a reactive functionality or a derivative of a reactive functionality and the pendant moiety comprising at least 1 carbon atom and at least 2 heteroatoms.

Abstract: A system and method for secure wireless communication for transferring or sharing data between at least two devices over a wireless network. A set of pictures are displayed on a source device from which a picture is selected either manually by a user or automatically by the system. Information related to the selected picture is transmitted to a target device. A set of pictures are displayed on the target device. On the target device, a particular picture is selected either manually by a user of the target device or automatically by the system, and further transmitted back to the source device. At the source device, the picture received from the target device is matched with the selected picture previously transmitted by the source device. Upon a successful match, the source device transmits an authentication confirmation for pairing the source device and the target device and enables data transfer.

Abstract: Methods and reagents are disclosed for conducting assays. Embodiments of the present methods and reagents are concerned with chemiluminescent reagents for determining the presence and/or amount of an analyte in a sample suspected of containing the analyte. The reagent is non-particulate and comprises a binding partner for the analyte and a chemiluminescent composition comprising an olefinic compound and a metal chelate. In embodiments of an assay, a combination is provided that comprises a sample suspected of containing the analyte, a chemiluminescent reagent as described above and a sensitizer reagent capable of generating singlet oxygen. The combination is subjected to conditions for binding of the analyte to the binding partner for the analyte. The sensitizer is activated and the amount of luminescence generated by the chemiluminescent composition is detected wherein the amount of luminescence is related to the amount of the analyte in the sample.

Abstract: A substrate, which is useful for performing biological, chemical and diagnostic assays, and a method for preparing the substrate are provided. The substrate has an upper surface with a coating disposed thereon. The coating comprises a charged polymer, a non-ionic polyether, and a silicate compound. The substrate can increase capture phase binding and reduce non-specific binding of biomolecules for a biological microarray.

Abstract: Methods and reagents are disclosed for conducting assays. Embodiments of the present methods and reagents are concerned with chemiluminescent reagents for determining the presence and/or amount of an analyte in a sample suspected of containing the analyte. The reagent is non-particulate and comprises a binding partner for the analyte and a chemiluminescent composition comprising an olefinic compound and a metal chelate. In embodiments of an assay, a combination is provided that comprises a sample suspected of containing the analyte, a chemiluminescent reagent as described above and a sensitizer reagent capable of generating singlet oxygen. The combination is subjected to conditions for binding of the analyte to the binding partner for the analyte. The sensitizer is activated and the amount of luminescence generated by the chemiluminescent composition is detected wherein the amount of luminescence is related to the amount of the analyte in the sample.

Abstract: The invention concerns a circuit comprising: a first circuit block (302) adapted to receive a first clock signal (CLK1) and to provide a first output data signal at a time determined by said first clock signal; a second circuit block (304) adapted to receive a second clock signal (CLK2) and to provide a second output data signal at a time determined by said second clock signal; a clock bus (314) coupled to corresponding outputs of said first and second circuit blocks for receiving a third clock signal (BCLK) based on said first and second clock signals; and a synchronization unit (312) coupled to said clock bus and adapted to sample said first and second output data signals based on said third clock signal.

Abstract: An efficient and user-friendly system and method for transferring and synchronizing content between electronic devices is disclosed. The system includes a transfer assistant module coupled to a number of electronic devices via communication channels. The content on the first device is transmitted to the transfer assistant module. The transfer assistant module facilitates precise and secure transfer and synchronization of content to the second electronic device.

Abstract: A system for replicating a filesystem running on multiple nodes comprising an originator system and a replica system. The originator system includes a plurality of nodes. The replica system includes a plurality of nodes and a processor. The plurality of nodes of the replica system are paired with the plurality of nodes of the originator system. The processor is configured to receive an indicator of a node of the plurality of nodes of the replica system finishing replication for a view of a filesystem at a point in time. The processor is further configured to indicate that replication for the view of the filesystem is complete in the event that all replica system nodes have received their indication for the view.

Abstract: A method and system for performing data manipulation on a storage device is disclosed. A data manipulation command is created on a computing device, wherein the computing device is separate from the storage device. The computing device is a client or a server that requests services of a storage system to store data on a storage medium. The computing device and the storage device are connected over a network. The computing device executes a host application, and its data is stored on the medium. The computing device issues a command to the storage device to be performed on the data. The storage device executes the command and sends the result to the computing device. As a result, the data is not sent to the computing device for manipulation.

Abstract: Methods and reagents are disclosed for preparing a support for reaction of the support with an assay molecule. In the method the support is treated with a detergent at a concentration of about 0.01% to about 5% (by weight) at a temperature of about 4° C. to about 50° C. for a period of about 1 hour to about 24 hours and subsequently the support is washed. The support is contacted with the assay molecule under conditions for covalently binding the assay molecule to the support to form a conjugate of the support and the assay molecule.

Abstract: A substrate, which is useful for performing biological, chemical and diagnostic assays, and a method for preparing the substrate are provided. The substrate has an upper surface with a coating disposed thereon. The coating comprises a charged polymer, a non-ionic polyether, and a silicate compound. The substrate can increase capture phase binding and reduce non-specific binding of biomolecules for a biological microarray.

Abstract: Methods of enhancing signal ratio between calibrators in an assay for an analyte include conducting an assay for the analyte with zero concentration of analyte in a first calibrator to determine a first signal level. The reagents employed in the assay comprise an antibody reagent comprising an antibody for the analyte wherein a hinge region of the antibody is conjugated to a moiety. The assay for the analyte is also conducted with a second concentration of analyte in a second calibrator to determine a second signal level wherein the second analyte concentration is greater than zero and wherein the reagents employed in the assay comprise the antibody reagent. A ratio of the first signal level to the second signal level is determined and evaluated.

Abstract: A method and system for performing data manipulation on a storage device is disclosed. A data manipulation command is created on a computing device, wherein the computing device is separate from the storage device. The computing device is a client or a server that requests services of a storage system to store data on a storage medium. The computing device and the storage device are connected over a network. The computing device executes a host application, and its data is stored on the medium. The computing device issues a command to the storage device to be performed on the data. The storage device executes the command and sends the result to the computing device. As a result, the data is not sent to the computing device for manipulation.