Abstract: Method of selecting treatment for a subject diagnosed with cancer comprises contacting antibody that binds specifically to thymidine kinase 1 (TK1) protein with a first body fluid sample before completing cancer treatment; determining a first amount of antibody binding to TK1 protein in the first sample; correlating the first amount to a first concentration of TK1 protein using a standard curve correlating an amount of antibody binding to recombinant human TK1 (rhTK1) and a concentration of rhTK1; contacting the antibody with a second body fluid sample within one to six months after the cancer treatment; determining a second amount of antibody binding to TK1 protein in the second sample; correlating the second amount to a second concentration using the curve; identifying the patient as having a high risk of future cancer relapse if the second concentration is ? the first concentration; and selecting an adjuvant treatment based on the identification.

Abstract: A kit useful for determination of canine TK1 in a sample is disclosed. The kit comprises a first monoclonal antibody, or a fragment thereof, immobilized to a support or intended to be immobilized to a support. The kit also comprises a second monoclonal antibody, or a fragment thereof. One of the monoclonal antibodies has specificity for a peptide consisting of an amino acid sequence from a C-terminal region of canine TK1 and the other monoclonal antibody has specificity for a peptide consisting of an amino acid sequence from an active site of TK1.

Abstract: A method for predicting patient survival comprises determining a level of STK1 (serum thymidine kinase 1) material in a body sample from a patient diagnosed with prostate cancer using an antibody or a fragment thereof specifically binding to a serum form of human TK1. The method also comprises predicting survival of the patient based on the determined level of STK1 material in the body sample.

Abstract: The present invention relates to diagnosing and classifying respiratory infections based on determined TK1 protein levels in body samples. In particular, a respiratory infection can be diagnosed and classified as Mycoplasma pneumonia caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae based on the determined TK1 protein level.

Abstract: Method of selecting treatment for a subject diagnosed with cancer comprises contacting antibody that binds specifically to thymidine kinase 1 (TK1) protein with a first body fluid sample before completing cancer treatment; determining a first amount of antibody binding to TK1 protein in the first sample; correlating the first amount to a first concentration of TK1 protein using a standard curve correlating an amount of antibody binding to recombinant human TK1 (rhTK1) and a concentration of rhTK1; contacting the antibody with a second body fluid sample within one to six months after the cancer treatment; determining a second amount of antibody binding to TK1 protein in the second sample; correlating the second amount to a second concentration using the curve; identifying the patient as having a high risk of future cancer relapse if the second concentration is ? the first concentration; and selecting an adjuvant treatment based on the identification.

Abstract: Method of determining a likelihood of cancer relapse in a subject who has completed cancer tumor surgery, radiotherapy treatment and/or chemotherapy treatment comprises contacting an antibody that binds specifically to a serum form of thymidine kinase 1 (STK1) protein with a blood serum sample one to six months after completing the surgery and/or treatment, and before any cancer relapse has been detected; determining an amount of antibody binding to STK1 protein in the sample; correlating the amount of antibody binding to STK1 protein to a concentration of STK1 protein in the sample; and based on the concentration of STK1 protein in the sample, generating decision support information representative of a likelihood of cancer relapse in the subject one to ten years after completion of the surgery and/or treatment, the decision support information comprising a likelihood value defining one of a high or low likelihood of cancer relapse.

Abstract: A kit useful for determination of non-human mammal TK1 in a sample is disclosed. The kit comprises a first antibody immobilized to a support or intended to be immobilized to a support. The kit also comprises a second antibody. One of the antibodies has specificity for a peptide consisting of a first amino acid sequence from a C-terminal region of non-human mammal TK1 and the other antibody has specificity for a peptide consisting of an amino acid sequence from an active site of TK1 or for a peptide consisting of a second amino acid sequence from the C-terminal region.

Abstract: The embodiments relate to monoclonal antibodies or fragments capable of binding to a serum form of human TK1 and to kits and methods involving the use of such monoclonal antibodies or fragments.

Abstract: Monoclonal antibodies and fragments thereof are capable of binding to a serum form of human TK1. Kits and methods involve the use of such monoclonal antibodies or fragments.

Abstract: Method of determining a likelihood of cancer relapse in a subject who has completed cancer tumor surgery, radiotherapy treatment and/or chemotherapy treatment comprises contacting an antibody that binds specifically to a serum form of thymidine kinase 1 (STK1) protein with a blood serum sample one to six months after completing the surgery and/or treatment, and before any cancer relapse has been detected; determining an amount of antibody binding to STK1 protein in the sample; correlating the amount of antibody binding to STK1 protein to a concentration of STK1 protein in the sample; and based on the concentration of STK1 protein in the sample, generating decision support information representative of a likelihood of cancer relapse in the subject one to ten years after completion of the surgery and/or treatment, the decision support information comprising a likelihood value defining one of a high or low likelihood of cancer relapse.

Abstract: The embodiments relate to monoclonal antibodies or fragments capable of binding to a serum form of human TK1 and to kits and methods involving the use of such monoclonal antibodies or fragments.

Abstract: A technique includes generating one or more sweep sequences for one or more seismic vibrators for a seismic survey and evaluating a cost for the sequence(s). The technique includes perturbing the sequence(s) and continuing the evaluation and perturbing until the cost is within a limit or a maximum number of perturbations is reached.

Abstract: A fluidic modulator having a body forming a flow aperture between an inlet and an outlet, the flow aperture having a nominal diameter less than the inlet diameter and the outlet diameter whereby the flow aperture provides a constriction to a fluid flowing axially from the inlet to the outlet, and a moveable portion operable to alter the flow aperture. To create a modulated pressure pulse the moveable portion may be for example radially shifted in the flow aperture, rotated in the flow aperture, or the rotation of the moveable portion in the flow aperture may be controlled.

Abstract: Novel thymidine kinase (TK1) derived peptide consisting of the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:1 or SEQ ID NO:2 is employed to obtain ligands having specificity to the peptide. The ligand may be an antibody or fragment thereof and may be used in various methods and kits for health screening and the like.

Abstract: A method of predicting the likelihood of cancer relapse in a patient undergoing treatment for cancer is provided. The binding response level of an immunoreactive material (IM) comprising thymidine kinase 1 (TK1) protein is determined in a body fluid sample of a patient and the likelihood of relapse of the cancer disease is predicted based on this determined IM binding response level. Those patients that run a risk of cancer progress and relapse 1-15 years after the cancer treatment may be identified directly by the IM binding response level within a few months following initiation of the treatment.

Abstract: Novel thymidine kinase (TK1) derived peptide consisting of the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:1 or SEQ ID NO:2 is employed to obtain ligands having specificity to the peptide. The ligand may be an antibody or fragment thereof and may be used in various methods and kits for health screening and the like.

Abstract: A technique includes generating one or more sweep sequences for one or more seismic vibrators for a seismic survey and evaluating a cost for the sequence(s). The technique includes perturbing the sequence(s) and continuing the evaluation and perturbing until the cost is within a limit or a maximum number of perturbations is reached.

Abstract: The present invention involves early prediction of progression of a cancer disease in patients treated for cancer. According to the invention the binding response level of an immunoreactive material (IM) comprising thymidine kinase 1 (TK1) protein is determined in a body fluid sample of a patient and the likelihood of progress of the cancer disease is estimated based directly on this determined IM binding response level. Those patients that run a risk of cancer progress and tumor relapse 1-15 years after the cancer treatment may be identified directly by the IM binding response level according to the invention within a few months following initiation of the treatment.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a new method that enables safe, rapid, accurate and specific determination of thymidine kinase 1 activity in human or animal body fluids and tissue/cell extracts for routine analysis of samples with low levels of activity by using AZT or 3? derivatives of thymidine as substrate and determining the phosphorylated products formed in the reaction with thymidine kinase 1 activity. The invention further relates to the use of said method for the diagnosis, monitoring and prognostics of diseases such as cancer.

Abstract: In an absorption refrigerating apparatus (18) the pump pipe (42) is made of a material, which is more corrosion resistant to the working medium than the material of the rest of the apparatus. In order to prevent galvanic corrosion in the boiler the pump pipe (42) can be electrically insulated (72, 74) from the rest of the boiler.