Kit for detecting Her-2/neu gene by site-specific metal deposition
US7183072B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 8, 2003 |
| Grant date | Feb 27, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 18, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S977/885
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed are methods and materials for utilizing enzymes to act on metal ions in solution so that the ions are reduced to metal. Additionally disclosed is how to use enzymes to accumulate metal particles. The alteration of metal particles by enzymes interacting with the organic shell of the particles is also described. These methods enable a wide range of applications including sensitive detection of genes and proteins, use as probes for microscopy, nanofabrication, biosensors, and remediation.
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