Biofunctional Nanoprobes
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1. A hybrid material comprising a nanotube at least partially coated with a biofunctional coating capable of absorbing bio-reactive molecules.
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Abstract
Biofunctional nanoprobes are disclosed having nanoscale dimensions enabling the non-destructive penetration of lipid membranes. They are functionalized to perform a bio-chemical process using bio-compatible, porous coating in which enzymes are structurally constrained.
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1. A hybrid material comprising a nanotube at least partially coated with a biofunctional coating capable of absorbing bio-reactive molecules.
- 2. A hybrid material comprising a nanotube having a coating comprising colloidal silica capable of imbibing bio-reactive molecules.
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11. A method comprising:
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partially coating a nanotube with a bio-functional coating and contacting a lipid membrane with said coated nanotube.
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12. A method comprising:
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partially coating a nanotube with colloidal silica and penetrating a lipid membrane with said coated nanotube.
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13. A method of delivery comprising:
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partially coating a nanotube with colloidal silica; imbibing said silica with a bio-reactive molecule; contacting the coated nanotube with a lipid membrane; and delivering said molecule to said lipid membrane.
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14. A method of delivery comprising:
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partially coating a nanotube with colloidal silica; imbibing said silica with a bio-reactive molecule; passing through a lipid membrane with said coated nanotube; and delivering said molecule.
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