Method and composition for analyzing a carbohydrate polymer
US7132251B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 3, 2000 |
| Grant date | Nov 7, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 11, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2333/4724
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed is a method for characterizing a carbohydrate polymer by identifying at least two binding agents that bind to the carbohydrate polymer. Binding is preferably determined by contacting the carbohydrate polymer with substrate that contains a plurality of first saccharide-binding agents affixed at predetermined locations on the substrate. The carbohydrate polymer is allowed to contact the substrate under conditions that allow for formation of a first complex between the first saccharide-binding agent and the carbohydrate polymer. A second saccharide-binding agent, which preferably includes a label, is also contacted with the carbohydrate polymer under conditions that allow for formation of a second complex between the second binding agent and the first complex. Identification of the first and second binding agent allows for characterization of the polysaccharide.
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