Aflatoxin templates, molecularly imprinted polymers, and methods of making and using the same
US9902830B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 12, 2016 |
| Grant date | Feb 27, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 12, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC08J2335/02
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) are materials exhibiting molecular recognition of a target molecule. MIPs are synthesized in the presence of an aflatoxin template, a mimic to the targeted molecule, used as an imprint that is further washed away with suitable solvent after completion of the polymerization process, leaving a cavity in the polymer of the same stereochemistry, functionality and morphology to the template. When the MIP encounters an aflatoxin, the molecule is bound in the cavity with a receptor-like affinity.
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