Method and element for assay of catechol and catechol generating substances
US5320946A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 5, 1990 |
| Grant date | Jun 14, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 5, 2010 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S435/97
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method and multilayer analytical element for the determination of catechol and catechol generating substances such as salicylate is described. A series of enzymatic conversions involving tyrosinase is used to convert catechol to o-quinone and the latter to convert a leuco dye to a colored dye.
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