Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Apparatus – Including measuring or testing
Reexamination Certificate
2005-02-22
2005-02-22
Celsa, Bennett (Department: 1639)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Apparatus
Including measuring or testing
C435S004000, C435S007100, C435S007920, C435S007400, C435S007500, C436S004000, C436S501000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06858423
ABSTRACT:
Interactions between molecules which are components of self-assembled monolayers and other molecules can be amplified and transduced into an optical signal through the use of a mesogenic layer. The invention provides a device and methods for detecting analytes. The device comprises a substrate onto which a self-assembled monolayer is attached and a mesogenic layer which is anchored by the self-assembled monolayer. The mesogenic layer undergoes a change in conformation in response to the molecular interaction.
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Abbott Nicholas L.
Dubrovsky Timothy B.
Gupta Vinay K.
Shah Rahul
Skaife Justin J.
Celsa Bennett
Morgan & Lewis & Bockius, LLP
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