Method and apparatus for the detection of biological molecules
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1. A detection system for the detection of a plurality of substances comprising:
- a plurality of detection probes, each of the detection probes having an up-conversion fluorescing core of dimensions less than 200 nm linked to an affinity moiety, the affinity moiety bonding to one of the plurality of substances.
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Abstract
A detection system and a method for the detection of a plurality of substances is disclosed. The detection system has a plurality of detection probes, each of the detection probes having an up-conversion fluorescing core of dimensions less than 200 nm and is linked to an affinity moiety. The affinity moiety bonds to one of the plurality of substances.
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1. A detection system for the detection of a plurality of substances comprising:
a plurality of detection probes, each of the detection probes having an up-conversion fluorescing core of dimensions less than 200 nm linked to an affinity moiety, the affinity moiety bonding to one of the plurality of substances. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method for the detection of a plurality of substances comprising
a first step of the provision of a plurality of detection probes having an up-conversion fluorescing core linked to an affinity moiety; -
a second step of placing the plurality of detection probes in contact with a fluid including the one or more substances;
a third step of exposing the plurality of detection probes to light of a first energy; and
a fourth step of detecting light of a second energy emitted from the one or more of the plurality of detector probes. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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