Biosensor comprising a lipid membrane containing gated ion channels
US6177000A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 13, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jan 23, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 13, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12Q1/002
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A biosensor has a lipid membrane (7) containing gated ion channels sensitive to the presence or otherwise of an analyte molecule in a sample applied, in use, to a first side of the lipid membrane (7). The lipid membrane (7) is disposed between a pair of electrodes (1, 2) in which a first layer of porous gel (4) is applied to the first side of the lipid membrane (7).
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