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Abstract

Grant Number: 5R43CA093116-02
PI Name: BROUSSEAU, LOUIS C.
PI Email: lou@quantumlogicdevices.com
PI Title:
Project Title: Biochemical Detection with Single-Electron Transistors

Abstract: DESCRIPTION: (provided by applicant) This application describes the extension of single-electron transistors (SET's) to biochemical detection. Theses devices are sensitive to even single-molecular binding events and use very little power. Fabricated with standard silicon micromachining techniques, they are rapidly and inexpensively produced, and easily adaptable to specific application requirements. This project will demonstrate their use in monitoring the coupling of biotin/steptavidin, as well as DNA oligomer hybridization in order to demonstrate the effectiveness of SET's for biological research (microarrays), medical diagnostics, and biochemical warfare defense. PROPOSED COMMERCIAL APPLICATION: This device will have commercial potential in the areas of point-of-care medical diagnostics, biological research, genomics, and biochemical warfare defense.

Thesaurus Terms:
biomedical equipment development, electrical conductance
biotin, chemical binding, electron transport, nanotechnology, nucleic acid hybridization
bioengineering /biomedical engineering

Institution: QUANTUM LOGIC DEVICES
831 VALERIE DR
RALEIGH, NC 27606
Fiscal Year: 2002
Department:
Project Start: 17-JUL-2001
Project End: 30-SEP-2003
ICD: NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE
IRG: ZRG1


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