Abstract: The present invention relates to improved covalent coupling of two or more entities such as biomolecules, polymer compositions, organic/inorganic molecules/materials, and the like, including their combinations, through one or more novel reactive groups attached to linker groups of 2-1000 atoms length. The present invention also contemplates the use of bifunctional bridge molecules to link two or more entities, wherein the functional groups of the bridge molecules are the novel reactive groups of the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to improved covalent coupling of two or more entities such as biomolecules, polymer compositions, organic/inorganic molecules/materials, and the like, including their combinations, through one or more novel reactive groups attached to linker groups of 2-1000 atoms length. The present invention also contemplates the use of bifunctional bridge molecules to link two or more entities, wherein the functional groups of the bridge molecules are the novel reactive groups of the present invention.

Abstract: Provided are methods for the detection and diagnosis of galactosemia. The methods are based on the discovery that abnormal levels of selected analytes in sample fluid, typically blood samples, of patients who are at risk are supportive of a diagnosis of galactosemia. At least two new biomarkers for galactosemia are thus disclosed, Eotaxin and MCP-1. Altogether the concentrations these markers, individually, or in combinations with any of Alpha-2 Macroglobulin, Apolipoprotein H, Cancer Antigen 125, Leptin, TNF RII, Alpha-Fetoprotein, IgM, MIP-1 alpha, Ferritin, and IgE provide a sensitive and selective picture of the patient's condition, namely, whether the patient is suffering from galactosemia. Kits containing reagents to assist in the analysis of fluid samples are also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to improved covalent coupling of two or more entities such as biomolecules, polymer compositions, organic/inorganic molecules/materials, and the like, including their combinations, through one or more novel reactive groups attached to linker groups of 2-1000 atoms length. The present invention also contemplates the use of bifunctional bridge molecules to link two or more entities, wherein the functional groups of the bridge molecules are the novel reactive groups of the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to improved covalent coupling of two or more entities such as biomolecules, polymer compositions, organic/inorganic molecules/materials, and the like, including their combinations, through one or more novel reactive groups attached to linker groups of 2-1000 atoms length. The present invention also contemplates the use of bifunctional bridge molecules to link two or more entities, wherein the functional groups of the bridge molecules are the novel reactive groups of the present invention.

Abstract: Provided are methods for the detection and diagnosis of Hypothyroidism. The methods are based on the discovery that altered levels of selected analytes in sample fluid, typically blood samples, of patients are supportive of a diagnosis of Hypothyroidism. At least twenty-four new biomarkers for hypothyroidism are thus disclosed (singly or in any combination), Thyroid Stimulating Hormone, Interleukin-12p40, Tumor Necrosis Factor Alpha, Tissue Factor, Interleukin-15, Insulin, Immunoglobulin E, Growth Stimulating Hormone, Calcitonin, Prostate-Specific Antigen, Interleukin-4, Granulocyte Macrophage Colony Stimulating Factor, Matrix Metalloproteinase 9, Lymphotactin, Fatty Acid Binding Protein, Alpha Fetoprotein, Alpha-2 Macroglobulin, Serum Glutamic Oxaloacetic Transaminase, Matrix Metalloproteinase 3, Cancer Antigen 125, Mumps Antibody, Double Stranded DNA Antibody, Proliferating Cell Nuclear Antigen Antibody, Smith Antibody, or Herpes Simplex Virus 1 Glycoprotein D Antibody.

Abstract: The present invention relates to improved covalent coupling of two or more entities such as biomolecules, polymer compositions, organic/inorganic molecules/materials, and the like, including their combinations, through one or more novel reactive groups attached to linker groups of 2–1000 atoms length. The present invention also contemplates the use of bifunctional bridge molecules to link two or more entities, wherein the functional groups of the bridge molecules are the novel reactive groups of the present invention.

Abstract: A biochemical image is derived from specimens, preferably obtained from a statistically relevant sample of a subject population sharing a common characteristic. The biochemical images for one or more conditions present in the subject population and/or one or more test subjects are determined and made available for computer implemented diagnostic evaluations and medical research. In addition to using the information for general research purposes, information from the images may be used to classify diseases and disease states.