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The University of Arizona

Mark L Witten

David T Harris

A method uses an Dioleoylphosphatidylcholine (DOPC) surfactant based bio film that reacts with a material in a known manner, and a device that utilizes such a biofilm, to detect material of interest is provided. The principles of the present invention are particularly useful in detecting/measuring a material.

Method of detection and related detection device

A method that uses an L-&#x3b1;-dipalmitoleoyl-phosphatidylcholine (DPPC) surfactant based device that reacts with a substance in a known manner, to detect a substance of interest or to extract a substance of interest from a material is provided. The principles of the present invention are particularly useful in detecting/measuring a substance that is harmful to a human, and also to extracting NACL from saltwater.

Method of detection/extraction, and related detection/extraction device

Substance P aerosols are effective in replenishing immune systems compromised by environmental toxicants. They are also useful for prophylaxis against and treatment of infections and neoplasms. They are useful for accelerating maturation of immune systems or maintaining immune function, as well. Chronic exposure to hydrocarbons is particularly damaging to the immune system, and thus this occupational hazard can be counteracted by treatment with substance P aerosols.

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Tucson, AZ, United States of America

Mark L Witten