Biosensor for pentachlorophenol
US6511592B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 2, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jan 28, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 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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