Degradable cationic surfactants and use thereof in enhancing chemiluminescence
US10073039B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 13, 2014 |
| Grant date | Sep 11, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 13, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N33/582
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to methods of enhancing chemiluminescence from a chemiluminescent label comprising contacting a chemiluminescent label with an acid in the presence of a degradable cationic surfactant and hydrogen peroxide followed by the addition of a base. Related kits containing such degradable cationic surfactant are also provided. The degradable cationic surfactant can compress light emission time of the chemiluminescent label to an extent that is comparable to or shorter than conventional surfactants. The degradable cationic surfactant can also increase chemiluminescence of the chemiluminescent label, providing increased light emission output that is comparable to conventional surfactants.
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