73 results about "Sex specificity" patented technology

Improved flow cytometer system particularly adapted to use for sex-selected sperm sorting include enhanced sheath fluid and other strategies which minimize stress on the sperm cells, including a 2.9 percent sodium citrate sheath solution for bovine species and a hepes bovine gamete media for equine species. Improved collection systems and techniques for the process are described so that commercial applications of sperms samples as well as the resulting animals may be achieved.

Methods of manufacturing and methods of marketing gender-specific absorbent articles having liquid-handling properties tailored to each gender are disclosed. In certain embodiments, the properties of one or more fluid handling components used in disposable absorbent articles adapted for use by males is different than the properties of the corresponding component or components used in disposable absorbent articles adapted for use by females. Examples of the properties that can differ include permeability, capacity, void volume, basis weight, density, and the like. Examples of fluid handling components whose properties differ include surge materials, superabsorbent materials, absorbent cores, absorbent composites, and the like.

Methods of manufacturing and methods of marketing gender-specific absorbent articles having liquid-handling properties tailored to each gender are disclosed. In certain embodiments, the properties of one or more fluid handling components used in disposable absorbent articles adapted for use by males is different than the properties of the corresponding component or components used in disposable absorbent articles adapted for use by females. Examples of the properties that can differ include permeability, capacity, void volume, basis weight, density, and the like. Examples of fluid handling components whose properties differ include surge materials, superabsorbent materials, absorbent cores, absorbent composites, and the like.

Rasps for preparing bones of various patients to receive a prosthetic implant and a method for using the same. Multiple rasps may be provided as a set. Within the set, the rasps generally correspond to the size and shape of a single prosthetic implant, such as a prosthetic femoral hip stem, and have a range of bone removal and bone compression capabilities to account for unique bone characteristics of the various patients. A surgeon may select a desired rasp from the set provided depending on the patient's unique bone characteristics.

Disclosed are sperm cells or embryos comprising a labeled oligonucleotide bound to a gender-specific repeat sequence. Methods for separating sperm cells or embryos containing a labeled oligonucleotide from sperm cells not containing the labeled oligonucleotide produce gender-enriched sperm cell fractions. The separated fractions are useful in producing offspring of a predetermined sex.

The present invention provides a method for determining the gender of an unborn child by assaying the overall reducing / oxidizing or redox activity of the maternal urine or other body fluid. The method can be used to determine fetal gender at any time point during the entire pregnancy, the earliest being the first day of a missed menstruation. The body fluid may be processed before assaying. Processing may involve aging the body fluid, or purification of various fractions. The methods of the present invention also provide for a means for pre-conception baby gender planning by assaying the overall redox activity of a non-pregnant female's urine or other body fluid. The overall redox activity of a urine sample correlates with the gender specific compatibility of the ovum being released during a particular menstrual cycle. Therefore, assaying the overall redox activity of a non-pregnant female's urine will help a couple conceive a baby having a desired gender.

Deodorant compositions are disclosed comprising a cross-adapting agent, alone or in combination with other such agents, in an amount effective to reduce perception of malodor. Deodorant compositions are also disclosed comprising a cross-adapting agent, alone or in combination with other such agents, in an amount effective to reduce perception of gender-specific malodor. The methods feature reducing perceived body odor comprising administering a deodorant composition wherein the composition comprises an amount of cross-adapting agent effective to reduce perception of such odor. Other methods feature blocking perceived body odor comprising administering a deodorant composition wherein the composition comprises an amount of cross-adapting agent effective to occupy an odorant receptor site, thereby blocking interaction of the site with other odorants. Methods of making deodorant compositions are also provided wherein a cross-adapting agent, alone or in combination with other such agents, are included in an amount effective to reduce perception of malodor.

The present invention is directed to a panel of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in specific genes that serve as biomarkers for sex-specific childhood leukemia risk. There is provided herein methods and reagents for assessing the specific SNPs in those genes. The method useful in applying these SNPs in predicting an increased risk or a decreased risk for childhood leukemia for males and females is also disclosed.

The invention discloses a PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) amplification primer for quickly distinguishing the genetic sex of a Chinese softshell turtle. The PCR amplification primer comprises a pair of sex specificity molecular markers and a pair of reference gene primers. The invention further discloses a PCR method for quickly distinguishing the genetic sex of the Chinese softshell turtle and akit for quickly distinguishing the genetic sex of the Chinese softshell turtle. The amplification primer can distinguish the genetic sex of the Chinese softshell turtle in the early stage. The methodis low in cost and easy and convenient to operate and can quickly distinguish a large batch of turtles, and a result is intuitive and accurate.

The invention discloses a PCR primer pair used for identifying the genetic sex of Pseudobagrus ussuriensis, and a rapid identification method thereof. The identification method comprises the steps of examined individual tissue drawing, genome DNA extraction, sex specific DNA fragment PCR amplification, agarose gel electrophoresis, ultraviolet light detection shooting and examined individual genetic sex determination. High-quality genome DNA is extracted through an optimized process, a sex specific DNA fragment is amplified, and the existence or not and the existence characteristic of the sex specific fragment are detected under ultraviolet lights, so the genetic constitution of Pseudobagrus ussuriensis is identified, and the genetic sex is discriminated in 1-2d. The PCR primer pair and the rapid identification method provide a rapid identification method for identifying sex reversal fish and super-male fish, provide technical support for breeding all-male fish, and have the advantages of breeding time shortening, great increase of the output, breeding cost reduction, and profound economic and social values.

The invention belongs to the technical fields of an acipenser schrenckii molecular marker and heredity sex determination, and particularly relates to a female acipenser schrenckii special DNA fragmentand an application. Through screening, the female acipenser schrenckii special DNA fragment is obtained, and the fragment is shown as SEQID NO.1 or SEQID NO.2. The obtained female acipenser schrenckii special fragment design primer is subjected to regular-PCR verification in acipenser schrenckii samples, and then, an effective primer pair namely an acipenser schrenckii group is verified and applied. The method provides a way for screening species sex specificity fragments and is particularly used for complex genome species; and besides, the difficult problem of sex determination of the acipenser schrenckii is solved.

The invention relates to methods for determining the sex of birds' eggs. It can be used for an early determination of the sex, in particular in poultry farming, and in this respect also with non-incubated eggs. In the method in accordance with the invention, electromagnetic radiation is emitted onto the blastodisk of an egg by a radiation source and, after a switching off of the radiation source, the decay behavior of the autofluorescence intensity excited by the electromagnetic radiation is detected by a detector at the irradiated region of the blastodisk with time resolution and spectral resolution for at least one wavelength of the autofluorescence. The fractal dimension DF is calculated using the determined measured intensity values and the value of the fractal dimension DF is compared with a species-specific and sex-specific limit value, wherein, when the limit value is exceeded, the respective egg is classified as female and, when it is not reached, the egg is classified as male.

Gender-specific trace mineral-containing drink compositions for nutritional supplementation are described. Both the drinks intended for males and the drinks intended for females contain minerals, vitamins, flavors, and water. The drinks intended for males contain an extract of maca, whereas the drinks intended for females contain an extract of vitex.

Current invention is about the sex-specific separation of sperm in high purity. For more details, this invention is about the methods for improving the separation efficiency of sperm by removing factors deteriorating separation efficiency by utilizing several parameters and adjusting few conditions for the purpose of separating sperm into X-chromosome bearing and Y-chromosome bearing groups in high purity. Current invention, for the purpose of separating X-chromosome bearing and Y-chromosome bearing sperm based on physiological characteristics, utilize the difference of sperm's nucleus width as a parameter to recognize the difference in DNA content between X and Y chromosome. Current invention is about the sex-specific separation of sperm in high purity. This invention, unlike any known conventional methods, requires neither special conditions nor special treatments, can be conducted in a more realistic environment and, as a results, sex-specific sorting of sperm can be conducted without losing viability or motility. Therefore, the limitation conferred on sorting efficiency by the motility can be overcome by our invention.

The invention provides a striped beakfish sex specific molecular marker and a genetic sex identification method thereof. The method comprises: screening and cloning of a male specific amplified fragment length polymorphism (AFLP) marker; performing DNA sequence analysis on sex specificity; and constructing a genetic sex polymerase chain reaction (PCR) identification method. In the invention, 4 primer combinations selected from 144 pairs of primer combinations can produce 4 male specific AFLP markers; the AFLP markers are cloned and sequenced to screen out a sequence characterized amplified regions (SCAR) marker molecular marker; and thus, the genetic sex identification method for striped beakfish is established. In the invention, the AFLP method is used for the first time to screen out the sex specific molecular marker for the striped beakfish and convert the sex specific molecular marker for the striped beakfish into the SCAR marker so as to establish the genetic sex identification method for the striped beakfish. The striped beakfish genetic sex identification method has the advantages of accuracy, sensitivity, reliability and the like, has high scientific value for the study onfish sex and has a great significance and high application value for the sex control and selective breeding of fish.

Disclosed herein are gender-specific implantable mesh for inguinal hernia repair in a patient, comprising: a fabric layer comprising a side defining a surface area wherein the fabric layer is configured to enable tissue adhesion to said mesh; an anti-adhesive barrier comprising a shape configured to prevent direct contact between the fabric layer and both a spermatic cord and a genital nerve upon implantation, wherein the shape covers a part of the surface area on the side of the fabric layer, the part being less than 25%, and wherein the shape is oblique to a horizontally-oriented centerline and a vertically-oriented centerline; and a keyhole configured to fit the genital nerve and the spermatic cord of the patient therethrough without constriction, wherein the keyhole is oblique and inferior to a horizontally-oriented centerline and medial to a vertically-oriented centerline.

The present invention relates to methods and materials for pre-selecting the sex of mammalian offspring. In particular, the materials and methods described herein permit the enrichment of X- or Y-chromosome-bearing sperm in semen by introducing a transgene into a sex chromosome under control of regulatory sequences that provide for expression of the transgene in a haploid-specific manner.

Deodorant compositions are disclosed comprising a cross-adapting agent, alone or in combination with other such agents, in an amount effective to reduce perception of malodor. Deodorant compositions are also disclosed comprising a cross-adapting agent, alone or in combination with other such agents, in an amount effective to reduce perception of gender-specific malodor. The methods feature reducing perceived body odor comprising administering a deodorant composition wherein the composition comprises an amount of cross-adapting agent effective to reduce perception of such odor. Other methods feature blocking perceived body odor comprising administering a deodorant composition wherein the composition comprises an amount of cross-adapting agent effective to occupy an odorant receptor site, thereby blocking interaction of the site with other odorants. Methods of making deodorant compositions are also provided wherein a cross-adapting agent, alone or in combination with other such agents, are included in an amount effective to reduce perception of malodor.

The invention discloses a trachinotus ovatus sex specific molecular marker primer. The primer comprises a forward primer and a reverse primer, wherein a base sequence of the forward primer is as shownin SEQ ID NO: 1, and a base sequence of the reverse primer is as shown in SEQ ID NO: 2. The invention also discloses a method for identifying male and female of trachinotus ovatus by using the aboveprimer, and an application of the above primer or method in preparing a kit or biological preparation for identifying male and female of trachinotus ovatus. The primer has good specificity, and the identification method is convenient to operate, is simple and easy to implement, is high in identification success rate, does not harm the live body of trachinotus ovatus, can quickly and accurately identify the sex of trachinotus ovatus in batches at once, and has important scientific research value and practical application value.

The invention discloses a trachinotus ovatus gender specific molecular marker primer. The primer is a primer P2 which comprises a forward primer P2-F and a reverse primer P2-R; and the base sequencesof the forward primer P2-F and the reverse primer P2-R are respectively as shown in SEQ ID NO: 1 and SEQ ID NO: 2. The invention also discloses a test kit used for gender determination of trachinotusovatus, and an application of the above-mentioned primer or the test kit in gender determination of the trachinotus ovatus. The primer provided by the invention is good in specificity, high in sensitivity and high in accuracy, does not harm trachinotus ovatus living bodies, can quickly and accurately identify the gender of the trachinotus ovatus in batches at a time, and has important scientific research value and practical application value.

The present invention relates to populations of male and female non-human animals which can be induced to produce single sex populations, and which may comprise a heterologous gene of interest, preferably a neurodegenerative disease gene, which is expressed in a tissue specific manner. The invention also relates to methods for sorting a mixed population of non-human animal embryos and / or larvae into a single sex population.

Gender specific synthetic nutritional compositions for infants of up to 2 months of age wherein, the concentration of alpha-lactalbumin is adapted based on that found in HM produced for an infant of the same gender and age, and nutritional systems comprising them.

A body part circumference measurement device is disclosed that incorporates a plurality of health risk markers which are customized to indicate the health risk levels for a single patient in different possible populations of patients. The body part used to generate the circumference measurement can be a patient's waist, neck, chest or any other body part whose circumference can be related, connected, correlated or associated with a particular health condition or risk. Each health risk marker can visually indicate or represent the severity or likelihood of an adverse health condition associated with a body part circumference which is equal to the position of the marker. The measuring device can be customized for children through the inclusion of age and / or gender specific markers. Visual appearance of the marker can be implemented in any way which distinguishes it from the surrounding material or area.

The invention belongs to the technical field of colony identification in aquaculture, and discloses a micro-satellite marker and specific primer for identifying female and male individuals of pseudobagrus ussuriensis, and application. One sex-specific micro-satellite site of the pseudobagrus ussuriensis is provided, and has a nucleotide sequence shown by any one of SEQ ID NO:1-2. The invention also provides a primer designed from the micro-satellite site, and the primer has a nucleotide sequence shown by SEQ ID NO:3-4. One micro-satellite site is screened out of a micro-satellite enriched library of the pseudobagrus ussuriensis, and a specific primer is designed according to flanking sequences at two ends of a micro-satellite, so that an amplification result has sex specificity, the female and male individuals of the pseudobagrus ussuriensis can be effectively identified, and the specific primer can also be used for performing real-time monitoring on sex structures of colonies in natural water areas and breeding places. The invention also discloses a kit for identifying the female and male individuals of the pseudobagrus ussuriensis. The identification method provided by the invention has the advantages of high accuracy, high resolution ratio and high speed.

The invention relates to a method for rapidly identifying a charybdis feriata sex specific molecular marker and genetic sex. For SNP sites used for charybdis feriata sex identification, the base sequence is SEQ ID NO:1 or SEQ ID NO:2, and the length is 368bp; the SNP sites are the 35 site, the 89 site, the 120 site, the 218 site and the 240 site of SEQ ID NO:1 or SEQ ID NO:2. The identification method comprises the steps that charybdis feriata male and female individuals with known sex is subjected to DNA extraction; genomic library building and high throughput sequencing are simplified; sequence analysis and sex specific SNP site screening are conducted; candidate SNP site enlarged sample validation is conducted; sex specific primers based on the sex specific SNP sitesare designed; by means of the male specific primers, under specific annealing temperature, the genome DNA of charybdis feriata is subjected to PCR amplification, and specific sex determination is conducted according to the agarose gel electrophoresis detection result. A reliable method can be provided for charybdis feriata genetic sex and especially for the charybdis feriata in early developmentstage, and the method has the advantages of being easy to operate, short in consumed time, low in cost, good in repetition, high in accuracy rate and the like.

An excreta disposal apparatus with a gender-specific module includes a body having a seating unit corresponding in shape to the curved shape of the genital area and buttocks of a human body, a urine disposal unit corresponding to the genital area of the human body, an excrement disposal unit corresponding to the buttocks of the human body and a disposal space open toward the genital area and buttocks of the human body to take excreta discharged from the human body. A main body unit, connected to the seating unit, is mounted between the legs of the human body and has an accommodation space therein. A discharge channel is provided in the accommodation space and communicates with the disposal space to discharge the excreta in the disposal space to the outside. The body includes the gender-specific module, which is detachably provided and includes the urine disposal unit.

The invention belongs to the technical field of colony identification in aquaculture, and discloses a micro-satellite marker and specific primer for identifying female and male individuals of pseudobagrus ussuriensis, and application. One sex-specific micro-satellite site of the pseudobagrus ussuriensis is provided, and has a nucleotide sequence shown by any one of SEQ ID NO:1-2. The invention also provides a primer designed from the micro-satellite site, and the primer has a nucleotide sequence shown by SEQ ID NO:3-4. One micro-satellite site is screened out of a micro-satellite enriched library of the pseudobagrus ussuriensis, and a specific primer is designed according to flanking sequences at two ends of a micro-satellite, so that an amplification result has sex specificity, the female and male individuals of the pseudobagrus ussuriensis can be effectively identified, and the specific primer can also be used for performing real-time monitoring on sex structures of colonies in natural water areas and breeding places. The invention also discloses a kit for identifying the female and male individuals of the pseudobagrus ussuriensis. The identification method provided by the invention has the advantages of high accuracy, high resolution ratio and high speed.

The invention belongs to the field of fish sex determination in the field of aquaculture, and particularly relates to a specific DNA fragment for sex determination of Mastacembelus armatus and application thereof. According to the invention, on the basis of the 2b-RAD-seq technology, a genome walking technology is utilized, and a male sex specificity marker of the Mastacembelus armatus is developed; the specific DNA fragment is shown as SEQ ID No. 1 or SEQ ID No. 2. Directed at the specific sequence, the sex of the Mastacembelus armatus can be identified by utilizing conventional PCR amplification and common agarose electrophoresis, and accuracy reaches 100% according to verification results. Compared with previous anatomical detection or genital swelling observation, the technology provided by the invention has the advantages of accuracy, easiness, rapidness, little damage to fish bodies and the like, and the specific DNA fragment provides helps for sexual control breeding of the Mastacembelus armatus, protection of wild resources and development of the breeding industry.