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Abstract

Grant Number: 5R44AI049687-04
Project Title: Biophotonic detection of WNV Abs from Multiple Species
PI Information:NameEmailTitle
HERBER, RENEE

Abstract: DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): This Phase 2 proposal will further the development of a fundamentally new, broadly applicable technology (Platypus technology) for the rapid, label-free detection of proteins. In Phase 1, we demonstrated the use of liquid crystals in combination with affinity contact printing for the detection of antibodies from multiple species and of multiple isotypes. In this proposal, we develop alternatives to microscopic and camera dependent methods for analysis of this technology and we transform the technology into a multi-well format, suitable for rapid, customized multiplexing and appropriate for semi-automated high throughput testing. We also demonstrate the generality of the approach for antibody detection and we com pare Platypus Antibody Assay with ELISA and SN detection of antibodies using sera from WNV infected horses and avians.

Thesaurus Terms:
Flaviviridae, West Nile virus, antiviral antibody, communicable disease diagnosis, diagnosis design /evaluation
gold, liquid crystal, nanotechnology, surface coating

Institution: PLATYPUS TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
Suite 100
MADISON, WI 53711
Fiscal Year: 2007
Department:
Project Start: 15-SEP-2001
Project End: 30-APR-2008
ICD: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ALLERGY AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES
IRG: ZRG1


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