Application of nanotechnology and sensor technologies for ex-vivo diagnostics
US7052854B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 2, 2003 |
| Grant date | May 30, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 8, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N33/54373
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods for the ex vivo diagnostic analysis of samples of bodily fluids, including exhaled breath and blood. The present invention uses nanostructure-based assemblies in combination with sensor technology to provide an efficient and accurate means for identifying the presence of a target analyte/biomarker in a sample of bodily fluid. In a preferred embodiment, the nanostructure-based assemblies of the present invention include detecting means such as RNA oligonucleotide chains or “apparatus” and releasable surrogate markers such as DMSO.
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