Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for detecting an analyte in a sample, comprising the steps of: forming on each of carrier particles a complex containing a first capture substance capable of binding to an analyte, one molecule of the analyte, a second capture substance capable of binding to the analyte, and a catalyst; immobilizing a reaction product on each of the carrier particles by reacting the catalyst in the complex with a substrate; and detecting the analyte by detecting the carrier particles on each of which the reaction product is immobilized.

Abstract: For analyzing gene sequences by use of various gene panels, convenience for a user is improved. A gene analysis apparatus (1) configured to analyze gene sequence information includes a controller (11) configured to obtain read sequence information read by a sequencer (2) and panel information related to a panel including a plurality of genes to be analyzed; and an output unit (13) configured to output an analysis result of the read sequence information based on the panel information obtained by the controller (11).

Abstract: Disclosed is a quality evaluation method performed in a genetic test for testing a gene in a sample collected from a subject, for a plurality of types of gene mutations that include a first type gene mutation and a second type gene mutation different from the first type gene mutation, and the quality evaluation method includes preparing a quality control sample that includes a first reference gene having the first type gene mutation, and a second reference gene having the second type gene mutation; obtaining sequence information of the genes included in the quality control sample; and outputting an index for evaluation of a quality of the genetic test, based on the sequence information having been obtained.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for amplifying a nucleic acid. More specifically, the present invention relates to a method for amplifying a nucleic acid in a light irradiation dependent manner under a substantially isothermal condition using a photo-responsive nucleic acid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for detecting an analyte in a sample, comprising the steps of: forming on each of carrier particles a complex containing a first capture substance capable of binding to an analyte, one molecule of the analyte, a second capture substance capable of binding to the analyte, and a catalyst; immobilizing a reaction product on each of the carrier particles by reacting the catalyst in the compolex with a substrate; and detecting the analyte by detecting the carrier particles on each of which the reaction product is immobilized.

Abstract: A capacitor device has an accommodating case in which a plurality of accommodating parts are formed for accommodating capacitor main bodies. The plurality of accommodating parts are oriented so that the longitudinal directions thereof all face the same direction, and the plurality of capacitor main bodies are accommodated in the accommodating parts in a manner such that the sides having terminal parts are set up in the same orientation. The sides of the capacitor main bodies having the terminal parts are provided with engaging parts that engage with engaged parts provided to a predetermined element member, and the capacitor main bodies are accommodated all together in the accommodating case in a manner such that the engaging parts are engaged with the engaged parts.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for amplifying a nucleic acid. More specifically, the present invention relates to a method for amplifying a nucleic acid in a light irradiation dependent manner under a substantially isothermal condition using a photo-responsive nucleic acid.

Abstract: An arrangement structure of an electricity-storage device of a vehicle, which comprises a pair of right-and-left front side frames, a dash panel partitioning a vehicle-compartment front portion at rear end portions of the front side frames, and a pair of front tires arranged on an outside, in a vehicle width direction, of the front side frames. The electricity-storage device is arranged on the outside, in the vehicle width direction, of the front side frame at a position between the dash panel and the front tire in a vehicle longitudinal direction such that the electricity-storage device overlaps a rear end portion of the front side frame (the kick-up portion, the protrusion portion) in a vehicle side view.

Abstract: In order to provide a method of electrochemically detecting a target substance, a method of electrochemically detecting an analyte, and a detection set which have a theoretical advantage in the measurement sensitivity obtained by a conventional electrochemical detection method using a working electrode with a trapping substance immobilized, can reuse the working electrode, and can detect an analyte regardless of the size thereof, there is provided a method including: attracting the target substance containing a labeling substance in a liquid sample to a working electrode in which a trapping substance for trapping the target substance containing a labeling substance is not present; and electrochemically detecting the target substance containing a labeling substance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for controlling dissociation of a double stranded nucleic acid. The present invention also relates to a method for controlling strand exchange reaction of a double stranded nucleic acid. The present invention further relates to a method for amplifying a nucleic acid.

Abstract: An arrangement structure of an electricity-storage device of a vehicle, which comprises a pair of right-and-left front side frames, a dash panel partitioning a vehicle-compartment front portion at rear end portions of the front side frames, and a pair of front tires arranged on an outside, in a vehicle width direction, of the front side frames. The electricity-storage device is arranged on the outside, in the vehicle width direction, of the front side frame at a position between the dash panel and the front tire in a vehicle longitudinal direction such that the electricity-storage device overlaps a rear end portion of the front side frame (the kick-up portion, the protrusion portion) in a vehicle side view.

Abstract: A generator is provided at a front portion of an engine provided between a pair of front side frames at an offset position on one side, in a vehicle width direction, of a vehicle, and an electricity-storage device, a convertor, and a battery are provided on the other side, in the vehicle width side, of the vehicle. Accordingly, the electricity-storage device, the convertor, and the battery can be restrained from receiving any improper heat influence from the engine, and the length of harnesses coupling the generator, the electricity-storage device, the convertor, and the battery can be shortened as much as possible.

Abstract: A sample substance S is captured by a capture substance 10 which is immobilized on a working electrode body 161 to provide a method of electrochemically detecting a sample substance capable of detecting the sample substance with high sensitivity. A complex which includes, on a soluble carrier 21, a sample substance S and a labeled binder 20 that has a modified labeled substance 23 containing a labeled substance 20 bound to modified labeled substance 23 containing a labeled substance 24 and a binder 22 that binds to the sample substance S, formed on the working electrode 161. The soluble carrier 21 is dissolved, and the modified labeled substance 23 is attracted to the working electrode 161.

Abstract: A capacitor device has an accommodating case in which a plurality of accommodating parts are formed for accommodating capacitor main bodies. The plurality of accommodating parts are oriented so that the longitudinal directions thereof all face the same direction, and the plurality of capacitor main bodies are accommodated in the accommodating parts in a manner such that the sides having terminal parts are set up in the same orientation. The sides of the capacitor main bodies having the terminal parts are provided with engaging parts that engage with engaged parts provided to a predetermined element member, and the capacitor main bodies are accommodated all together in the accommodating case in a manner such that the engaging parts are engaged with the engaged parts.

Abstract: A method for electrochemically detecting an analyte contained in a sample using a working electrode and a counter electrode, comprising: allowing an electrolyte solution which contains a solution prepared by dissolving an imidazolium iodide compound in a protic solvent to be into contact with the working electrode and the counter electrode; and electrochemically detecting the analyte contained in the sample in the presence of the electrolyte solution is disclosed. A kit to be used for the method for electrochemically detecting an analyte is also disclosed.

Abstract: A battery is arranged at a specified position which is located on an outside of a front side frame in a vehicle width direction and between a front wheel and a crush can in a vehicle longitudinal direction. Accordingly, the battery can be positioned properly at a front portion of a vehicle so that the battery may not receive any improper thermal influence from an engine or a motor and not hurt the function of impact absorption in a vehicle frontal collision.

Abstract: A harness arrangement structure of a vehicle comprises a pair of front side frames extending in a vehicle longitudinal direction, an internal combustion engine provided between the front side frames, a pair of front tires provided on a vehicle outside of the front side frames, a battery device provided at a specified position which is located on the vehicle outside of the front side frame and in front of one of the front tires, an electric-power control device for battery device provided in back of the front tire, and a harness interconnecting the electric-power control device and the battery device and arranged along a wheel arch which is formed above the front tires. Accordingly, the battery device can be effectively cooled and the harness interconnecting the battery device and the electric-power control device can be arranged properly.

Abstract: A battery is arranged at a specified position which is located on an outside of a front side frame in a vehicle width direction and between a front wheel and a crush can in a vehicle longitudinal direction. Accordingly, the battery can be positioned properly at a front portion of a vehicle so that the battery may not receive any improper thermal influence from an engine or a motor and not hurt the function of impact absorption in a vehicle frontal collision.

Abstract: In order to provide a method for electrochemically detecting an analyte which can detect an analyte with high detection sensitivity, when detecting an analyte S trapped on a working electrode, a label binding substance 90 in which a labeling substance 93 and a first binding substance 92 which traps the analyte S are at least retained on a support 91 composed of polypeptide is brought into contact with the analyte. Alternatively, a complex containing the analyte S and a label binding substance 290 in which a labeling substance 293 is retained on a binding substance 291 which binds to the analyte S via a modulator 292 is formed. Then, the labeling substance present on the working electrode is electrochemically detected.

Abstract: To provide an electrode and working electrode substrate capable of detecting a sample substance, and a manufacturing method capable of producing the electrode by simply operations, the present invention provides, in a photocurrent detection electrode, an adhesive layer containing linker molecules interposed between an electrode body constituted by a semiconductor for receiving electrons released from a test substance by photoexcitation, and a metal layer constituted by a metal.