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Membrane for chemiluminescent blotting applications

US5336596A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 23, 1991
Grant dateAug 9, 1994
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Expiry dateDec 23, 2011

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/31884
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A new and improved polymeric membrane for use in biological assays is provided. A blotting assay employing 1,2-dioxetanes as a source of chemiluminescence employs, as an improved membrane, a polymer comprised of at least one monomer of the formula: ##STR1## The membranes reduce background signal, improve sensitivity and reliability.

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