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Optical determination of pH and glucose

US8498682B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 2, 2010
Grant dateJul 30, 2013
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Expiry dateSep 23, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2400/00
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Embodiments of the present invention are directed to an optical sensor capable of measuring two analytes simultaneously with a single indicator system. In preferred embodiments, the sensor comprises a fluorescent dye having acid and base forms that facilitate ratiometric pH sensing, wherein the dye is further associated with a glucose binding moiety and configured to generate a signal that varies in intensity with the concentration of glucose.

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