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Compact biosensor of matrix metalloproteinase with cadmium free quantum dots

US9655553B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 10, 2015
Grant dateMay 23, 2017
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Expiry dateSep 10, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2562/0285
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention provides a quantum dot (QD) modified optical fiber-based biosensor which characterizes matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) enzyme activity at pain signaling sites in the central nervous system (CNS) in vivo. Related systems and peptide biomarker screening methods are also provided.

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