Molecular imprinted biofunctional device
US11963766B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 8, 2020 |
| Grant date | Apr 23, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 25, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2207/10
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus and method are disclosed for a biofunctional molecular imprint medical device configured to remain in permanent or temporary contact with a body comprising a supportive structure, a surface material that receives and retains a molecular imprint and that is positioned to contact a body tissue or other substance during use, a molecular imprint of a bioactive molecule wherein an imprinted cavity is of a bioactive molecule that catalyzes the promotion or suppression biological processes and at least one of a semiconductor, a nanoparticle quantum dot, a nano-island, and a quantum wire, wherein the nanoparticle quantum dot, nano-island, or quantum wire produces an electron wave function configuration that dynamically reconfigures the electron charge distribution within the molecular imprint, enabling tuning of the imprinted cavity.
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