In various embodiments, a new, robust fluorometric cell-free biochemical assay that measures HDL redox activity (HRA) is provided. In certain embodiments the assay is based on the oxidation of the fluorochrome AMPLEX RED in the presence of HRP. HRA correlated with previously validated cell-based (r=0.47, p<0.001) and cell-free assays (r=0.46, p<0.001). HRA measurement identified samples with dysfunctional HDL in established animal models of atherosclerosis and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) patients. Using an immunoaffinity method for capturing HDL the utility of this novel assay for measuring HRA in a high throughput format was demonstrated. HRA measurements correlated significantly with measures of cardiovascular disease such as carotid intima media thickness (r=0.35, p<0.01) and subendocardial viability ratio (r=0.21, p=0.05) and physiological parameters such as metabolic and anthropometric parameters (p<0.05). This new fluorometric method that offers a reproducible and rapid means for determining HDL function/quality that is suitable for high throughput implementation.

A hybridoma cell line secreting an ActA monoclonal antibody and a use thereof. The hybridoma cell line was deposited on Jul. 8, 2021, at the China Center for Type Culture Collection (CCTCC) with the depository accession number of CCTCC NO: C2021174. The present invention also discloses the ActA monoclonal antibody secreted by this hybridoma cell line or its progeny cell line, a detection kit containing this ActA monoclonal antibody, immunomagnetic beads, the preparation method and use of immunomagnetic beads, and competitive ELISA and indirect ELISA detection methods. The ActA monoclonal antibody of the present invention has the advantages of high titer, good specificity, and strong affinity with the natural antigen. The Listeria competitive ELISA detection kit and immunomagnetic beads developed based on this antibody have high sensitivity and good stability, effectively monitoring the level of ActA antibodies in clinical serum samples, and can be used for labeling Listeria monocytogenes.

Methods for quantitating viral capsids and/or polynucleotides contained therein using a charged biopolymer-loaded biosensor are provided. The signals indicative of binding of molecules (such as polynucleotides or viral capsids) to the biosensor can be measured by bio-layer interferometry (BLI). The amount of viral capsids can be calculated based on signals indicative of binding of the viral capsids to the biosensor. The empty/full viral capsid ratio in a viral sample can be calculated based on the amount of the viral polynucleotides and/or the binding kinetics of the biosensor to the viral capsids or the polynucleotides.

The present invention provides a high sensitivity immunoassay method for determining the concentration of an analyte in a sample based on interferometry. The present invention provides a high molecular weight conjugate comprising multiple streptavidins and horse radish peroxidases (HRP) and uses this conjugate to increase the sensitivity of a biochemical assay. The high molecular weight conjugate comprises at least 2 HRPs, preferably 4 HRPs and binds a precipitating HRP substrate to a solid phase to increase the signal of a biochemical assay.

The disclosed technology relates to chemical entities for the detection of wounds, e.g., chronic wounds or infected wounds, including compositions, substrates, kits, dressing materials, and articles, and systems containing such compounds. The disclosed technology further relates to methods of using these compositions, kits and systems in diagnostic assays, and in the diagnosis and/or detection of chronic or infected wounds based on enzymatic action on specific moieties and/or reaction sites. The disclosed technology additionally relates to detection of pathogenic, e.g., bacterial and/or viral substances, such as enzymes and substrates, at the wound situs. Additional disclosure relates to methods of characterizing wounds based on expression of a plurality of markers and using such information to treat, manage, and follow-up patients suffering from chronic or infected wounds.

A digital immunoassay detection and analysis method for precise quantification of proteins are provided. The digital immunoassay detection and analysis method for precise quantification of proteins includes the steps of: (s1) providing an aqueous phase mixture; (s2) mixing the aqueous phase mixture with a chromogenic substrate and an oil phase to form a first mixture; (s3) shearing of the first mixture to form a sheared water in oil second mixture; and (s4) measuring the first micro droplet to obtain the number of first droplets and obtain the quantitative detection result of protein. The second mixture contains a first micro droplet and a second micro droplet, The first micro droplet is a micro droplet containing a positive signal complex. The second micro droplet is a micro droplet containing a negative signal complex.

Diagnostic tests for characterizing an individual's risk of developing or having a cardiovascular disease. In one embodiment the present diagnostic test comprises determining the level of myeloperoxidase (MPO) activity in a bodily sample obtained from the individual or test subject. In another embodiment, the diagnostic test comprises determining the level of MPO mass in a bodily sample obtained from the test subject. In another embodiment, the diagnostic test comprises determining the level of one or more select MPO-generated oxidation products in a bodily sample obtained from the test subject. The select MPO-generated oxidation products are dityrosine, nitrotyrosine, methionine sulphoxide or an MPO-generated lipid peroxidation products. Levels of MPO activity, MPO mass, or the select MPO-generated oxidation product in bodily samples from the test subject are then compared to a predetermined value that is derived from measurements of MPO activity, MPO mass, or the select MPO-generated oxidation product in comparable bodily samples obtained from the general population or a select population of human subjects. Such comparison characterizes the test subject's risk of developing CVD.

Diagnostic tests for characterizing an individual's risk of developing or having a cardiovascular disease. In one embodiment the present diagnostic test comprises determining the level of myeloperoxidase (MPO) activity in a bodily sample obtained from the individual or test subject. In another embodiment, the diagnostic test comprises determining the level of MPO mass in a bodily sample obtained from the test subject. In another embodiment, the diagnostic test comprises determining the level of one or more select MPO-generated oxidation products in a bodily sample obtained from the test subject. The select MPO-generated oxidation products are dityrosine, nitrotyrosine, methionine sulphoxide or an MPO-generated lipid peroxidation products. Levels of MPO activity, MPO mass, or the select MPO-generated oxidation product in bodily samples from the test subject are then compared to a predetermined value that is derived from measurements of MPO activity, MPO mass, or the select MPO-generated oxidation product in comparable bodily samples obtained from the general population or a select population of human subjects. Such comparison characterizes the test subject's risk of developing CVD.

The present invention provides antibody-based arrays for detecting the activation state and/or total amount of a plurality of signal transduction molecules in rare circulating cells and methods of use thereof for facilitating cancer prognosis and diagnosis and the design of personalized, targeted therapies.

Compositions and methods for predicting the presence of a mycobacterial infection in a subject are provided. In some embodiments, the method further comprises assaying the sample to directly detect the presence of the mycobacterial infection if infection is predicted. However, as this is a time-consuming and expensive process, the disclosed methods can be used to predict the presence of the mycobacterium prior to confirmation by direct detection, thereby saving time and money. The disclosed method involves assaying a biological sample from the subject for detection of selenium, wherein the presence of selenium in the sample is an indication of mycobacterium in the sample. Once a mycobacterium is predicated, and optionally confirmed by direct detection, the method can further comprising treating the subject with a therapeutically effective amount of an antibiotic.