SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SINGLE MOLECULE DETECTION

    公开(公告)号:US20200333321A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-10-22

    申请号:US16917474

    申请日:2020-06-30

    Abstract: A single molecule sensing or detecting device includes a first electrode and a second electrode separated from the first electrode by a gap. The first electrode and the second electrode have an opening formed therethrough. At least one of the first electrode and the second electrode is functionalized with a recognition molecule. The recognition molecule has an effective length LI and is configured to selectively bind to a target molecule having an effective length L2. The size of the gap is configured to be greater than L2, but less than or equal to the sum of LI and L2.

    Translocation of a polymer through a nanopore

    公开(公告)号:US10267785B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-04-23

    申请号:US15922436

    申请日:2018-03-15

    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to methods, systems and devices, for analyzing the molecules. For example, in some embodiments, a system is provided which includes a first volume of conducting fluid, a second volume of conducting fluid, an orifice in communication with the first and second volumes of fluid, and means for applying an electric potential difference between the first and second volumes of fluid. In some such embodiments, a conjugate product is provided which includes charged polymers each having attached thereto at least one first molecule for analysis, where the product carries a predetermined charge greater than the charge on the first molecule, and upon dissolving the product in the first volume of fluid, the product is directed into the orifice.

    Devices and methods for target molecule characterization

    公开(公告)号:US10330632B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-06-25

    申请号:US15203383

    申请日:2016-07-06

    Abstract: An system for recognition of a translocating polymeric target molecule includes a device having at least one constriction that is sized to permit translocation of only a single copy of the molecule. A pair of spaced apart sensing electrodes border the constriction, which may be a nanopore. The first electrode is connected to a first affinity element and the second electrode is connected to a second affinity element. Each affinity element may connected to its corresponding electrode via one or more intermediary compounds, such as a linker molecule and/or an electrode attachment molecule. The first and second affinity elements are configured to temporarily form hydrogen bonds with first and second portions of the target molecule as the latter passes through the constriction. During translocation, the electrodes affinity elements and first and second portions of the target molecule complete an electrical circuit and allow a measurable electrical current to pass between the first and second electrodes. The time-varying nature of this electrical current, and the specific affinity elements employed, allow one to characterize the target molecule.

    System and method for single molecule detection

    公开(公告)号:US11630098B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-04-18

    申请号:US16917474

    申请日:2020-06-30

    Abstract: A single molecule sensing or detecting device includes a first electrode and a second electrode separated from the first electrode by a gap. The first electrode and the second electrode have an opening formed therethrough. At least one of the first electrode and the second electrode is functionalized with a recognition molecule. The recognition molecule has an effective length LI and is configured to selectively bind to a target molecule having an effective length L2. The size of the gap is configured to be greater than L2, but less than or equal to the sum of LI and L2.

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