Enzyme-based system and sensor for measuring acetone
US7794994B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 8, 2002 |
| Grant date | Sep 14, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 24, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12Q1/005
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Described are enzyme systems specific for acetone and methods of using these enzyme systems to detect acetone in biological or environmental samples. Biosensors containing these enzyme systems are disclosed, in which detection of acetone may be achieved by linking electrochemical, photometric, or other detection means to one or more acetone-specific enzyme reactions or pathways. Methods of using such acetone-specific biosensors include subject management of weight loss, disease detection, and bioavailability monitoring of therapeutics.
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