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Title: Safe biodegradable fluorescent particles

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.

Inventors:
 [1];  [2];  [3];  [4];  [5];  [5]
  1. Berkeley, CA
  2. Alamo, CA
  3. Santa Clara, CA
  4. Dublin, CA
  5. Oakland, CA
Issue Date:
Research Org.:
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Org.:
USDOE
OSTI Identifier:
991732
Patent Number(s):
7781224
Application Number:
11/502,301
Assignee:
Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC (Livermore, CA)
Patent Classifications (CPCs):
G - PHYSICS G01 - MEASURING G01N - INVESTIGATING OR ANALYSING MATERIALS BY DETERMINING THEIR CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
DOE Contract Number:  
W-7405-ENG-48
Resource Type:
Patent
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
60 APPLIED LIFE SCIENCES

Citation Formats

Martin, Sue I, Fergenson, David P, Srivastava, Abneesh, Bogan, Michael J, Riot, Vincent J, and Frank, Matthias. Safe biodegradable fluorescent particles. United States: N. p., 2010. Web.
Martin, Sue I, Fergenson, David P, Srivastava, Abneesh, Bogan, Michael J, Riot, Vincent J, & Frank, Matthias. Safe biodegradable fluorescent particles. United States.
Martin, Sue I, Fergenson, David P, Srivastava, Abneesh, Bogan, Michael J, Riot, Vincent J, and Frank, Matthias. Tue . "Safe biodegradable fluorescent particles". United States. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/991732.
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