Functionalized nanopipette biosensor
US9766204B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 22, 2015 |
| Grant date | Sep 19, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 22, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N33/48707
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed are methods and devices for biomolecular detection, comprising a nanopipette, exemplified as a hollow inert, non-biological structure with a conical tip opening of nanoscale dimensions, suitable for holding an electrolyte solution which may contain an analyte such as a protein biomolecule to be detected as it is passed through the tip opening. Biomolecules are detected by specific reaction with peptide ligands chemically immobilized in the vicinity of the tip. Analytes which bind to the ligands cause a detectable change in ionic current. A sensitive detection circuit, using a feedback amplifier circuit, and alternating voltages is further disclosed. Detection of IL-10 at a concentration of 4 ng/ml is also disclosed, as is detection of VEGF.
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