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Nanostructured biosensor containing neuropathy target esterase activity

US8623196B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 15, 2008
Grant dateJan 7, 2014
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Expiry dateJun 19, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N27/127
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention provides compositions, devices and methods for detecting esterase activity. The present invention also provides devices and methods of detecting esterase inhibitors, for example, organophosphates. In particular, the present invention provides a biosensor comprising Neuropathy Target Esterase (NTE) polypeptides. Further, the present invention relates to medicine, industrial chemistry, agriculture, and homeland security.

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