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Method of detection by enhancement of silver staining

US6602669B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 11, 2001
Grant dateAug 5, 2003
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Expiry dateJul 11, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S977/924
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for amplifying a detection signal by enhancing or promoting the deposition of additional silver in assay detection systems where the formation of a silver spot serves as a reporter for the presence of a target molecule, including biological polymers (e.g., proteins and nucleic acids) and small molecules.

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