Adaptive Biosensors for Real-Time Environmental Monitoring

The invention applies Shiga toxin effector polypeptide technology to create novel biosensors and sensor arrays for monitoring environmental pollutants, agricultural crop health, and detecting infectious diseases in livestock, enabling real-time monitoring and predictive analytics.

The original patent disclosed cell-targeting molecules with site-specific conjugation capabilities. However, the existing technology is limited to medical applications. The new inventive concept addresses the need for real-time monitoring and detection of environmental pollutants, agricultural crop health, and infectious diseases in livestock, which are critical issues in today's world.

The inventive concept comprises Shiga toxin effector polypeptide-based sensors and sensor arrays that can detect specific biomolecules associated with environmental pollutants, fungal infections in crops, and infectious diseases in livestock. These sensors are integrated with wireless communication devices, machine learning algorithms, and cloud-based data analytics platforms to enable real-time monitoring and predictive analytics. The sensors can be adapted for use in point-of-care diagnostic devices, biosensors, and other applications.

The new claims introduce novel applications of Shiga toxin effector polypeptide technology in environmental monitoring, agricultural crop health, and infectious disease detection, which are not addressed in the original patent. The inventive step lies in the adaptation of the core technology to these new fields, enabling real-time monitoring and predictive analytics.

Alternative embodiments may include the use of different types of sensors, such as optical or electrochemical sensors, or the integration of the Shiga toxin effector polypeptide-based sensors with other technologies, such as IoT devices or artificial intelligence platforms. Variations may include the development of handheld devices or wearable sensors for real-time monitoring.

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in the environmental monitoring, agricultural, and livestock industries, with applications in real-time monitoring, predictive analytics, and supply chain management. The market for environmental monitoring and agricultural technology is projected to grow significantly in the coming years, and the inventive concept is well-positioned to capture a share of this market.