发明名称 |
NEURONAL BIOSENSOR FOR DETECTION OF TOXINS |
摘要 |
A biosensor combines a neuron with an optical sensor to detect toxins in fluids. The present disclosure provides an embodiment for an instrument that can utilize neurons as a biosensor that can provide optical methods to detect and measure low amounts of toxin exposure in humans. |
申请公布号 |
US2015004636(A1) |
申请公布日期 |
2015.01.01 |
申请号 |
US201213624242 |
申请日期 |
2012.09.21 |
申请人 |
SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY |
发明人 |
Kutosky Hannah;Kuntz Willits Rebecca;Harkins Amy B.;Minteer Shelley |
分类号 |
G01N33/50;G01N33/52 |
主分类号 |
G01N33/50 |
代理机构 |
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代理人 |
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主权项 |
1. A biosensor comprising:
a neuron, wherein the neuronal cell is fluorescently labeled; and an optical sensor positioned to view a cellular activity of the neuron before and after its contact with a molecule in a fluid sample. |
地址 |
ST. LOUIS MO US |