Method for detecting presence of toxic material within sample
US7713716B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 14, 2006 |
| Grant date | May 11, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 10, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2333/90209
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Provided is a method for detecting the degree of toxicity of toxic materials within a sample. The method includes contacting sub-mitochondrial particles having competent mitochondrial enzyme formed from the inner membranes of mitochondria, an electron donor which transmits electrons to the electron transfer system of the sub-mitochondrial particles, and a sample which will be tested; adding tris-2,2′-bipyridyl-ruthenium (II) ion to the reaction mixture; and measuring electrical variables of the reaction mixture. Also, provided is an apparatus and kit for detecting the presence of toxic materials within a sample.
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