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Fluorescent water-soluble conjugated polyene compounds that exhibit aggregation induced emission and methods of making and using same

US7939613B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 10, 2007
Grant dateMay 10, 2011
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Expiry dateMar 26, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2021/7786
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The presently described subject matter is directed to water-soluble conjugated polyene compounds that exhibit aggregation induced emission, as well as to water dispersible, fluorescent, polymeric microparticles and/or nanoparticles comprising the water-soluble conjugated polyene compounds. Also provided are methods of making and using the compounds and particles. The described conjugated polyene compounds are useful as bioprobes for the detection biomacromolecules, as well as in the manufacture of sensors.

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