Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or... – Involving antigen-antibody binding – specific binding protein...
Reexamination Certificate
2011-01-11
2011-01-11
Soohoo, Tony G (Department: 1797)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or...
Involving antigen-antibody binding, specific binding protein...
C435S007200, C422S082010, C422S082020, C204S435000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07867716
ABSTRACT:
The present invention includes an apparatus, system and method for stochastic sensing of an analyte to a protein pore. The protein pore may be an engineer protein pore, such as an ion channel at temperatures above 55° C. and even as high as near 100° C. The analyte may be any reactive analyte, including chemical weapons, environmental toxins and pharmaceuticals. The analyte covalently bonds to the sensor element to produce a detectable electrical current signal. Possible signals include change in electrical current. Detection of the signal allows identification of the analyte and determination of its concentration in a sample solution. Multiple analytes present in the same solution may also be detected.
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Bayley Hagan
Cheley Stephen
Gu Li Qun
Kang Xiaofeng
Chalker Flores LLP
Eom Robert
Flores Edwin S.
Singleton Chainey P.
Soohoo Tony G
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