Grating-based sensor combining label-free binding detection and fluorescence amplification and readout system for sensor

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7790406
APP PUB NO 20090226950A1
SERIAL NO

11818742

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A grating-based sensor is disclosed that has a grating structure constructed and designed for both evanescent resonance (ER) fluorescence detection and label-free detection applications. One and two-dimensional gratings are also disclosed, including gratings characterized by unit cells with central posts, central holes, and two-level, two-dimensional gratings. A readout system for such sensors is also disclosed. Various applications for the biosensors are described, including cell-based assays for assessing the effect of drug compounds on cell function. A biosensor embodiment optimized for a luminescent response at two different wavelengths is also described. Such luminescent response could be produced by fluorescence (either native or from an attached fluorophore), phosphorescence, chemi-luminescence, or other luminescence technology. Two different luminescence technologies could be combined on the same biosensor chip.

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  • X-BODY, INC.

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Cunningham, Brian T Champaign, US 91 2622
Jogikalmath, Gangadhar Cambridge, US 54 576
Laing, Lance G Belmont, US 26 514
Li, Peter Y Andover, US 26 833

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