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Microcantilever apparatus and methods for detection of enzymes, enzyme substrates, and enzyme effectors

US7141385B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 17, 2003
Grant dateNov 28, 2006
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Expiry dateFeb 16, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N33/54373
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An apparatus and a method are provided for detecting an enzyme, or or for detecting a substrate of an enzyme or for detecting an enzyme effector such as an inhibitor, by measuring a change in deflection of a microcantilever having a substrate or an enzyme, respectively, attached to a surface of the microcantilever.

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