Heating mechanism for DNA amplification, extraction or sterilization using photo-thermal nanoparticles
US9816132B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 16, 2013 |
| Grant date | Nov 14, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 16, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12N15/1006
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A heating mechanism for use in DNA applications such as DNA amplification, extraction and sterilization is provided. Nanoparticles having photo-thermal properties are put in contact with a reaction mixture and irradiated with an activation light beam to activate these photo-thermal properties, thereby releasing heat. Nanoparticles of several types may be used. Use of the same nanoparticles or of different one to monitor the reaction using a different light beam is also presented.
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