Biological adsorption supports
US5709943A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 4, 1995 |
| Grant date | Jan 20, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 4, 2015 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/2942
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides biological assay and adsorption supports comprising an inert substrate supporting a nanostructured surface comprising metal coated, oriented, discrete submicron-size whiskers. Optionally, conformally metal coated whiskers may be partially encapsulated or conformally coated with a second material. The nanostructured surface adsorbs biomolecules rapidly at high levels of tight binding without vortexing or agitation. Advantageously, the bound biomolecules retain their biological activity.
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