Cortisol sensor
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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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Abstract
Devices and methods for sensing and detecting cortisol levels in a fluid sample in real-time using a cortisol-imprinted polymer are provided. Also provided are hydration devices comprising a cortisol sensor of the present invention capable both of providing hydration to a user and allowing the user to measure cortisol levels in the user'"'"'s bodily fluids in real-time.
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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:
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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. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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