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Hydrogen peroxide stabilization in assays

US5155025A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 18, 1992
Grant dateOct 13, 1992
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Expiry dateFeb 18, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T436/106664
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Hydrogen peroxide stabilized in the presence of blood components by the addition of a metal oxide oxidant, an anionic chelating agent, particularly hydroxylic carboxylate and nitroprusside, and a catalase inhibitor. The composition finds particular application for stabilizing hydrogen peroxide in a diagnostic assay on a bibulous support.

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