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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 30, 1999
Filed:
Feb. 01, 1996
Christopher Bieniarz, Highland Park, IL (US);
Jeffrey B Huff, Park Ridge, IL (US);
Michael J Cornwell, Morton Grove, IL (US);
Seshagiri R Tata Venkata, Chicago, IL (US);
Abbott Laboratories, Abbott Park, IL (US);
Abstract
Fluorescent conjugates suitable for use in flow cytometry and other biological applications. The fluorescent conjugates comprise an antibody having a polymeric dye bound thereto. The polymeric dye is preferably enhanced by a hydrophobic and conformationally restrictive moiety either bound thereto or in close association therewith. The hydrophobic and conformationally restrictive moiety is preferably derived from a cyclodextrin. The polymeric dye comprises a polymeric entity having signal-generating groups, such as aminostyryl pyridinium dye residues attached thereto. The fluorescent conjugates exhibit exceptional stability characteristics and avoid many of the problems of energy transfer, bio-conjugability, and solubility.