Bridged element for detection of a target substance
US8078408B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 6, 2004 |
| Grant date | Dec 13, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 16, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12Q1/6825
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Physical changes resulting from an association between a template molecule and a target molecule are detected by monitoring changes in the template molecule. Exemplary changes include a change in a physical dimension or stiffness of the template molecule, a change in electrical conductivity of the template molecule and a change in the energy required to dissociate the target molecule and the template molecule. The magnitude of the change is indicative of the specific identity of the target molecule.
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