Method and structure for extracting molecular species
US8101388B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 28, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jan 24, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 22, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07K1/22
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention in one embodiment provides a method for extracting molecular material including providing a probe comprising a penetration portion having a nanoscale surface for penetrating a biological compartment, a receptor present on the penetrating portion of the probe, wherein the receptor has an affinity for a target molecular material from the biological compartment; inserting the probe into the biological compartment, the receptor present on the penetrating portion of the probe engages the target molecular material; and extracting the probe and the target molecular material engaged to the inserting portion of the probe from the biological compartment.
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