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Nano-based device for detection of disease biomarkers and other target molecules

US8349604B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 11, 2007
Grant dateJan 8, 2013
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Expiry dateApr 9, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N33/5438
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention pertains to a nano-based sensing device (a sensor) comprising a nano-scale working electrode that can be used for the ultra-sensitive detection of blood analytes, disease biomarkers, and other target molecules. The present invention also pertains to a method for detecting target molecules using the sensor as the sensor element of a microfluidic device.

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