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Biosensor for pentachlorophenol

US6511592B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 2, 2000
Grant dateJan 28, 2003
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Expiry dateOct 2, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Q1/005
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A sensor for pentachlorophenol comprises a sensor electrode carrying a pentachlorophenol hydroxylase, and a counter electrode. An assay method comprises maintaining a potential difference between the electrodes and observing a current associated with enzyme-catalyzed oxidation of the pentachlorophenol.

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