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Fiber optic biosensor for selectively detecting oligonucleotide species in a mixed fluid sample

  • US 6,406,845 B1
  • Filed: 05/05/1997
  • Issued: 06/18/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/05/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An optical sensor for detecting nucleic aids in a fluid sample comprising:

  • a preformed, unitary fiber optic array comprising a plurality of optical fiber strands, said strands being disposed co-axially and joined along their lengths, said fiber optic array having a proximal and a distal end;

    a polymer immobilized to at least a first and second portion of said distal end; and

    at least a first and a second nucleic acid attached to said polymer immobilized to at least a first and second portion of said distal end.

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