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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 23, 2013
Filed:
Oct. 05, 2007
Mikhail Briman, Emeryville, CA (US);
Ray Radtkey, Oakland, CA (US);
Eugene Tu, San Diego, CA (US);
Christian Valcke, Orinda, CA (US);
Mikhail Briman, Emeryville, CA (US);
Ray Radtkey, Oakland, CA (US);
Eugene Tu, San Diego, CA (US);
Christian Valcke, Orinda, CA (US);
Nanomix, Inc., Emeryville, CA (US);
Abstract
Sensor devices, methods and kits for detection of biomolecules are provided. According to various embodiments, the devices, methods and kits provide enhanced sensitivity through the measurement of electrochemical impedance and related properties. Certain embodiments employ nanostructured electrode elements including nanotubes, nanoparticles, nanowires, and nanocones. In a particular embodiment, single walled carbon nanotubes disposed in interconnected networks are used as electrodes. The device, methods and kits described herein have application for detection and measurement of biomolecular species including polynucleotides, proteins, polysaccharides and the like.