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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 24, 2010
Filed:
Aug. 09, 2006
Sue I. Martin, Berkeley, CA (US);
David P. Fergenson, Alamo, CA (US);
Abneesh Srivastava, Santa Clara, CA (US);
Michael J. Bogan, Dublin, CA (US);
Vincent J. Riot, Oakland, CA (US);
Matthias Frank, Oakland, CA (US);
Sue I. Martin, Berkeley, CA (US);
David P. Fergenson, Alamo, CA (US);
Abneesh Srivastava, Santa Clara, CA (US);
Michael J. Bogan, Dublin, CA (US);
Vincent J. Riot, Oakland, CA (US);
Matthias Frank, Oakland, CA (US);
Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC, Livermore, CA (US);
Abstract
A human-safe fluorescence particle that can be used for fluorescence detection instruments or act as a safe simulant for mimicking the fluorescence properties of microorganisms. The particle comprises a non-biological carrier and natural fluorophores encapsulated in the non-biological carrier. By doping biodegradable-polymer drug delivery microspheres with natural or synthetic fluorophores, the desired fluorescence can be attained or biological organisms can be simulated without the associated risks and logistical difficulties of live microorganisms.