Surgery – Diagnostic testing – Physical characteristics of blood
Reexamination Certificate
2008-06-13
2011-11-22
Prouty, Rebecca (Department: 1653)
Surgery
Diagnostic testing
Physical characteristics of blood
C435S006120
Reexamination Certificate
active
08062222
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates a method for assessing in vivo hematotoxicity. The method utilizes differential staining of nucleated and non-nucleated blood cells, and also differential labeling of cells with functional versus dysfunctional mitochondrial membrane potential. Quantitative analyses can be conducted on stained whole blood specimens, and is based on blood cells' fluorescent emission and light scatter properties following exposure to an excitatory light source. The ratio of certain cell populations can be readily measured. Furthermore, it is also possible to express cell population values in terms of number per unit volume. This invention can be used to evaluate the hematotoxicity of drugs, chemicals, radiation, and other exogenous agents, or the effects that a suspected protective agent may have on induced hematotoxicity. Furthermore, the matrix of measurements provided by this invention is useful in estimating radiation dose, i.e., retrospectively. Kits for practicing the invention are also disclosed.
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Bemis Jeffrey C.
Bryce Steven M.
Dertinger Stephen D.
LeClairRyan, a Professional Corporation
Litron Laboratories, Ltd.
Martin Paul
Prouty Rebecca
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