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Device and methods for liquid crystal-based bioagent detection

US7910382B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 31, 2006
Grant dateMar 22, 2011
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Expiry dateOct 31, 2026

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

Abstract

The present invention provides liquid crystal-based devices and methods for bioagent detection. In certain aspects, the present invention is directed to devices and methods utilizing liquid crystals and membranes containing polymerized targets that can report the presence of bioagents including, but not limited to, enzymes, antibodies, and toxins.

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