The invention belongs to the field of biotechnology, in particular, relates to peptide fragment, monoclonal antibody, colloidal gold test strip and detection method thereof used for detection of stichopus oligopeptide. Sequences of the peptide fragments are KIVPGVPD and GRDGDQGPV. After identification, the peptides KIVPGVPD and GRDGDQGPV are newly discovered oligopeptides, which are exclusive peptide fragments of Stichopus oligopeptide.

Methods for identifying animals that are genetically superior, drugs, nutritional strategies, or physiological manipulations that improve feed efficiency or productivity of animals, e.g., selecting animals that are genetically superior for feed efficiency or productivity based on metabolic rates of particular tissues, wherein metabolic rates of certain tissues such as skeletal muscle are inversely proportional to feed efficiency, while metabolic rates of other tissues such as mammary gland are directly proportional to milk production. Thus, animals with low skeletal muscle metabolic rates are generally more feed efficient, e.g., gain more weight per unit of food. The methods herein may be used to improve the genetics, nutrition, and handling or animals more efficiently produced animal products, e.g., meat production, milk, production, egg production, wool production, etc. The methods herein may also be used to determine estimated breeding values of animals for feed efficiency, growth, or production.

Dynamic expression behavior of recombinant living cells is used and detects translocation in an integral manner, preferably using a cell-inherent defense system, preferably gene sequences, a.sub.i-m.sub.i, in recombinant cells in a test kit for performing the detection method code for transporter proteins, A.sub.i, with fluorescent marker proteins, M.sub.i, as fusion constructs, A.sub.i-M.sub.i. The cell-inherent defense system is activated under the influence of foreign substance. Transporter proteins, A.sub.i, that transport the foreign substance out of the living cells are expressed in an increased manner. Together with the transporter proteins, A.sub.i, the marker proteins, M.sub.i, are also expressed in an increased manner, which is optically detected and enables corresponding conclusions about the foreign substance. The detection method is preferably implemented using an arrangement of genetically modified aquatic organisms or living cells thereof, which are permanently exposed in a water-permeable habitat tank in an aquatic system in the vicinity of a technical installation.

The invention relates generally to hybrid amebocyte lysate compositions (including both native and recombinant components) and their use in detecting and/or quantifying endotoxin in a sample.

Method and systems for measuring growth rate in plant or aquatic animal species such as embryonic or adult fish. The methods and systems utilize the measurement of NADH.sub.2 production by detecting a colorimetric and fluorescent shift when a redox indicator such as resazurin is added to a sample. The colorimetric/fluorescent shift is indicative of the reduction of the redox indicator by NADH.sub.2. The methods and systems of the present invention may be used to predict growth potential of a plant or animal, and measuring the growth rate of said plant or animal may be helpful for identifying and selecting individuals within a group that have greater growth potential. The methods and systems of the present invention may help eliminate the need for special equipment (e.g., for measuring oxygen consumption), decrease variability of measures, and minimize the effects of external factors (feeding/hormonal status).

The β-glucan-binding protein contains an amino acid sequence represented by SEQ ID NO: 1.

The β-glucan-binding protein contains an amino acid sequence represented by SEQ ID NO: 1.

Methods and systems for detecting environmental contaminants is described. In an embodiment, a method includes macerating and extracting a sample; reacting a first polymerizable compound with the sample to form a second mixture comprising a second polymerizable compound; adding an initiator to the second mixture comprising the second polymerizable compound; performing a polymerization reaction on the second mixture comprising the second polymerizable compound to form a third mixture comprising a precipitate; and performing a turbidimetric analysis on the third mixture comprising the precipitate. In another embodiment, a method includes macerating and extracting a sample; reacting a first mixture comprising the functionalized polythiophene compound and the sample to form a second mixture comprising a second functionalized polythiophene compound; performing a colorimetric analysis on the second mixture comprising the second functionalized polythiophene compound.

Methods for identifying animals that are genetically superior, drugs, nutritional strategies, or physiological manipulations that improve feed efficiency or productivity of animals, e.g., selecting animals that are genetically superior for feed efficiency or productivity based on metabolic rates of particular tissues, wherein metabolic rates of certain tissues such as skeletal muscle are inversely proportional to feed efficiency, while metabolic rates of other tissues such as mammary gland are directly proportional to milk production. Thus, animals with low skeletal muscle metabolic rates are generally more feed efficient, e.g., gain more weight per unit of food. The methods herein may be used to improve the genetics, nutrition, and handling or animals more efficiently produced animal products, e.g., meat production, milk, production, egg production, wool production, etc. The methods herein may also be used to determine estimated breeding values of animals for feed efficiency, growth, or production.

Methods and systems for detecting environmental contaminants is described. In an embodiment, a method includes macerating and extracting a sample; reacting a first polymerizable compound with the sample to form a second mixture comprising a second polymerizable compound; adding an initiator to the second mixture comprising the second polymerizable compound; performing a polymerization reaction on the second mixture comprising the second polymerizable compound to form a third mixture comprising a precipitate; and performing a turbidimetric analysis on the third mixture comprising the precipitate. In another embodiment, a method includes macerating and extracting a sample; reacting a first mixture comprising the functionalized polythiophene compound and the sample to form a second mixture comprising a second functionalized polythiophene compound; performing a colorimetric analysis on the second mixture comprising the second functionalized polythiophene compound.