Specialized Fluorescence Solutions for Niche Environments
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
This inventive concept adapts the original compositions and methods for enhanced fluorescence to specific, narrow markets or unique operational environments, such as high-security needs, disaster relief, extreme weather conditions, forensic analysis, and high-altitude research.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed compositions and methods for increasing fluorescent signals and reducing fluorescent quenching. However, the original patent did not address the limitations and challenges of implementing these compositions and methods in specialized environments, such as high-security biometric applications, disaster relief operations, extreme weather conditions, forensic analysis, and high-altitude research. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by adapting the original compositions and methods to these specific environments.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The new inventive concept comprises specialized spacer molecules that are resistant to tampering and alteration, extreme environmental conditions, temperature fluctuations and humidity, contamination and degradation, and low oxygen levels and high pressure. These spacer molecules are conjugated to fluorescently labeled biomolecules, such as antibodies, DNA, and proteins, to enhance fluorescent signals and reduce quenching in these specific environments. The new inventive concept also includes methods for increasing fluorescent signals and reducing quenching in these environments, as well as compositions for fluorescent imaging and systems for enhanced fluorescence.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new inventive concept is novel and non-obvious because it adapts the original compositions and methods to specific, narrow markets or unique operational environments, which were not addressed in the original patent. The use of specialized spacer molecules and the adaptation of the original compositions and methods to these environments are new and non-obvious.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the new inventive concept could include the use of different types of spacer molecules, such as those that are resistant to radiation or electromagnetic interference. Other variations could include the use of different types of fluorescent labels or biomolecules, such as quantum dots or nanoparticles.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The new inventive concept has commercial potential in various industries, including biotechnology, forensic analysis, disaster relief, and high-altitude research. The specialized spacer molecules and adapted compositions and methods could be used in a variety of applications, such as high-security biometric identification, disaster relief operations, and forensic analysis.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61K49/0015 |
| A | A61 | A61K47/10 |
| A | A61 | A61K47/18 |
| A | A61 | A61K49/0058 |
| G | G01 | G01N33/533 |
| G | G01 | G01N33/582 |
| G | G01 | G01N33/68 |
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,643 |
|---|---|
| Title | Compositions and methods for enhanced fluorescence |
| Assignee(s) | Life Technologies Corporation, Pierce Biotechnology, Inc. |