BIOSENSOR

摘要

Apparatus comprising G-protein coupled receptor (GPCR) for detecting ligands or substances in liquid or vapor media. The GPCR is based on in a cell or in a synthetic membrane or polymer system, and combined with means for obtaining a sample of a liquid or vapor medium, and with automatic optical detection system and monitoring system for detecting a ligand of interest. Methods are disclosed for detecting a ligand of interest using the GPCR apparatus.