Detection of biological molecules using chemical amplification and optical sensors
US6011984A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 21, 1996 |
| Grant date | Jan 4, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 21, 2016 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12Q1/005
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods are provided for the determination of the concentration of biological levels of polyhydroxylated compounds, particularly glucose. The methods utilize an amplification system that is an analyte transducer immobilized in a polymeric matrix, where the system is implantable and biocompatible. Upon interrogation by an optical system, the amplification system produces a signal capable of detection external to the skin of the patient. Quantitation of the analyte of interest is achieved by measurement of the emitted signal.
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