Compositions and methods for inhibiting light-induced inactivation of biological reagents

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7588908
APP PUB NO 20030129642A1
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10338182

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Disclosed is a fluorescent conjugate comprising a biological reagent, a fluorescent molecule, and a means for impeding phototoxic degradation of the biological reagent. The impeding means can be a cross-linking substance having a long molecular distance, whereby the cross-linking substance links the fluorescent molecule and the biological reagent; a quencher of singlet oxygen; a quencher of a free radical; or a combination thereof. Also disclosed is a solution comprising a fluorescent conjugate of a biological reagent and a fluorescent molecule together with an oxygen depleting system.

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QUIDEL CARDIOVASCULAR INC12544 HIGH BLUFF DRIVE SUITE 200 SAN DIEGO CA 92130

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Buechler, Kenneth F San Diego , US 103 4781
McPherson, Paul H Encinitas , US 43 1547
Sundquist, Alfred R San Diego , US 4 70

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