Light activated photoreaction via genetic hybridization of far-red fluorescent protein and silk
US11925118B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 25, 2022 |
| Grant date | Mar 5, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 5, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P70/50
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method of inactivating harmful microorganisms of a filtration medium including pathogenic bacteria and viruses is disclosed which includes placing a predetermined quantity of a hybridized fluorescent silk on to a filtration medium, applying light for a predetermined amount of time to the placed quantity of the hybridized fluorescent silk, and passing a fluid through the medium, wherein the fluid is one of substantially air or substantially water,wherein the hybridized fluorescent silk is one of KillerRed, SuperNova, KillerOrange, Dronpa, TurboGFP, mCherry, or any combination thereof.
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