Aptamer-based sensors, implantable devices and detection system
US10028659B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 26, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jul 24, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 25, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/14735
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for measuring and/or monitoring an analyte present in interstitial fluid in skin is provided. The system includes a substrate that may be implanted into the skin and a reader device. The substrate includes a sensor comprising aptamer conjugates and is configured to obtain one or more measurements related to at least one analyte in interstitial fluid. The reader device is configured to detect the analyte in interstitial fluid via interaction with the substrate.
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