18184086. CHEMICAL SENSOR USING STRAND EXCHANGE REACTION simplified abstract (KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA)

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CHEMICAL SENSOR USING STRAND EXCHANGE REACTION

Organization Name

KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA

Inventor(s)

Yoshiaki Sugizaki of Fujisawa (JP)

Hiroko Miki of Kawasaki (JP)

CHEMICAL SENSOR USING STRAND EXCHANGE REACTION - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18184086 titled 'CHEMICAL SENSOR USING STRAND EXCHANGE REACTION

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a chemical sensor that includes a nucleic acid probe for capturing a target substance, a sensor element with the probe immobilized on its surface, and a liquid film covering the sensor element.

  • Nucleic acid probe for capturing target substance
  • Sensor element with immobilized probe
  • Liquid film covering sensor element

Potential Applications

The technology could be used in various fields such as environmental monitoring, medical diagnostics, food safety, and security screening.

Problems Solved

The sensor provides a sensitive and specific detection method for target substances, offering a reliable way to monitor and analyze samples.

Benefits

- High sensitivity and specificity in detecting target substances - Versatile applications in different industries - Reliable and accurate results

Potential Commercial Applications

"Advanced Chemical Sensor Technology for Target Substance Detection"

Possible Prior Art

There may be existing patents or publications related to chemical sensors using nucleic acid probes for target substance detection. One example could be a study on biosensors for environmental monitoring.

Unanswered Questions

How cost-effective is the production of these chemical sensors compared to other detection methods?

The article does not provide information on the cost implications of manufacturing these sensors.

What is the shelf life of the sensors and how often do they need to be replaced?

The durability and maintenance requirements of the sensors are not addressed in the article.


Original Abstract Submitted

According to one embodiment, a chemical sensor including a nucleic acid probe for capturing a target substance, a sensor element that has a surface on which the nucleic acid probe is immobilized, and a liquid film that covers the sensor element is provided.