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Magnetic Nanoparticle Capilary Flow as a Replacement for Lateral Flow Chromatography

Technology Benefits

Main Advantages of this InventionΓÇó Ability to receive quantitative and qualitative information quicklyΓÇó No need for the nitrocellulose membrane required for LFCΓÇó More specific and sensitive than LFCΓÇó Simpler than LFC

Technology Application

Potential Areas of Application ΓÇó Virus and bacteria detectionΓÇó Medical testingΓÇó AgricultureΓÇó Home pregnancy tests

Detailed Technology Description

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*Abstract

This invention looks at method to detect targeted analytes. The method most often used now is Lateral Flow Chromatography (LFC) which has many drawbacks including: the need for extensive optimization, sensitivity, specificity, lack of quantitative data and extensive component selection. The reported method uses Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) and antibodies specific to the targeted analyte. These antibodies are easily attached to beads (one specific for SERS and one nano-magnet). The reported method will report both quantitative and qualitative results in a rapid fashion.

*Principal Investigator

Name: Christopher Cox

Department:

Name: Kent Voorhees

Department:

Name: Roy Mondesire

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Country/Region

USA