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Cortisol sensor

  • US 20030224526A1
  • Filed: 05/20/2003
  • Published: 12/04/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/28/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A sensor device for detecting cortisol molecules, said device comprising a molecularly imprinted polymer comprising a cortisol-binding chromophore that fluoresces upon excitation operatively associated with:

  • a source of excitation energy for said chromophore; and

    a detector for detecting fluorescent energy emitted upon chromophore excitation;

    wherein the unbound excited chromophore fluoresces differently that the bound excited chromophore.

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