Apparatus for measuring biochemical components
US6780297B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 7, 2001 |
| Grant date | Aug 24, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 11, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12Q1/001
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A measuring apparatus for a biochemical compound has a channel structure having an inlet port and an outlet port. A passageway extends between the inlet and outlet ports for passing a liquid sample therethrough. The passageway has its inside walls lined with a layer of hydrophilic material. A biosensor is provided in the passageway to detect a biochemical compound contained in the liquid sample. Preferably, the hydrophilic material comprises a metal oxide having a photocatalytic characteristic, which is illuminated with ultraviolet rays.
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