Method of reducing metal ions to elemental metal in the vicinity of an oxido-reductase enzyme
US7592153B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 26, 2007 |
| Grant date | Sep 22, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 26, 2027 |
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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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