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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 15, 2004
Filed:
Dec. 14, 1999
William Peter Van Antwerp, Valencia, CA (US);
John Joseph Mastrototaro, Los Angeles, CA (US);
Stephen M. Lane, Oakland, CA (US);
Joe H. Satcher, Jr., Modesto, CA (US);
Christopher B. Darrow, Pleasanton, CA (US);
Thomas A. Peyser, Menlo Park, CA (US);
Jennifer Harder, Livermore, CA (US);
Other;
Abstract
Methods are provided for the determination of the concentration of biological levels of polyhydroxylated compounds, particularly glucose. The methods utilize an amplification system that is an analyte transducer immobilized in a polymeric matrix, where the system is implantable and biocompatible. Upon interrogation by an optical system, the amplification system produces a signal capable of detection external to the skin of the patient. Quantitation of the analyte of interest is achieved by measurement of the emitted signal.