View source for 18463628. CRISPR-CAS /TRANSCRIPTION FACTOR-BASED COMPETITION ASSAY FOR DETECTION OF MOLECULAR ANALYTES simplified abstract (Arizona Board of Regents on Behalf of Arizona State University)

=CRISPR-CAS /TRANSCRIPTION FACTOR-BASED COMPETITION ASSAY FOR DETECTION OF MOLECULAR ANALYTES=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:Arizona Board of Regents on Behalf of Arizona State University|Arizona Board of Regents on Behalf of Arizona State University]]


[[Category:Arizona Board of Regents on Behalf of Arizona State University]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Alexander Green of Chestnut Hill MA (US)|Alexander Green of Chestnut Hill MA (US)]][[Category:Alexander Green of Chestnut Hill MA (US)]]

[[:Category:Soma Chaudhary of Tempe AZ (US)|Soma Chaudhary of Tempe AZ (US)]][[Category:Soma Chaudhary of Tempe AZ (US)]]

[[:Category:Kirstie Swingle of Henrico VA (US)|Kirstie Swingle of Henrico VA (US)]][[Category:Kirstie Swingle of Henrico VA (US)]]

==CRISPR-CAS /TRANSCRIPTION FACTOR-BASED COMPETITION ASSAY FOR DETECTION OF MOLECULAR ANALYTES - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18463628 titled 'CRISPR-CAS /TRANSCRIPTION FACTOR-BASED COMPETITION ASSAY FOR DETECTION OF MOLECULAR ANALYTES

==Simplified Explanation==

The abstract describes highly modular and sensitive biosensors for small molecule detection using CRISPR/C as enzymes with collateral single-stranded nucleic acid cleavage activity. These biosensors can be used in detection platforms for convenient, low-cost assessment of safety and purity of consumable samples, environmental samples, and agricultural products.

* Biosensors for small molecule detection using CRISPR/C as enzymes
* Collateral single-stranded nucleic acid cleavage activity
* Detection platforms for safety and purity assessment of samples
* Convenient and low-cost detection methods

== Potential Applications ==
The technology can be applied in various fields such as food safety testing, environmental monitoring, and agricultural quality control.

== Problems Solved ==
The biosensors address the need for rapid, sensitive, and cost-effective detection methods for small molecules in different sample types.

== Benefits ==
The biosensors offer high sensitivity, modularity, and convenience in detecting small molecules, making them valuable tools for various industries.

== Potential Commercial Applications ==
"Low-Cost Small Molecule Detection Biosensors for Safety and Purity Assessment" technology can be utilized in industries such as food and beverage, agriculture, environmental monitoring, and pharmaceuticals.

== Possible Prior Art ==
One possible prior art could be the development of biosensors using CRISPR/C technology for nucleic acid detection, but the specific application for small molecule detection with collateral single-stranded nucleic acid cleavage activity may be novel.

=== Unanswered Questions ===

=== How does this technology compare to traditional small molecule detection methods? ===
The article does not provide a direct comparison between this technology and traditional small molecule detection methods. 

=== What are the limitations of using CRISPR/C as enzymes in biosensors for small molecule detection? ===
The article does not discuss any limitations or challenges associated with using CRISPR/C as enzymes in biosensors for small molecule detection.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

Provided herein are highly modular and sensitive biosensors for small molecule detection using CRISPR/C as enzymes having collateral single-stranded nucleic acid cleavage activity. Also provided herein are uses of the biosensors in detection platforms for convenient, low-cost assessment of safety and purity of consumable samples, environmental samples, and agricultural products.



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