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Benchtop Antigen Detection Technique Using Nanofiltration and Fluorescent Dyes

TBMG-5232

05/01/2009

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The designed benchtop technique is primed to detect bacteria and viruses from antigenic surface marker proteins in solutions, initially water. This inclusive bio-immunoassay uniquely combines nanofiltration and near infrared (NIR) dyes conjugated to antibodies to isolate and distinguish microbial antigens, using laser excitation and spectrometric analysis. The project goals include detecting microorganisms aboard the International Space Station, space shuttle, Crew Exploration Vehicle (CEV), and human habitats on future Moon and Mars missions, ensuring astronaut safety. The technique is intended to improve and advance water contamination testing both commercially and environmentally as well. Lastly, this streamlined technique poses to greatly simplify and expedite testing of pathogens in complex matrices, such as blood, in hospital and laboratory clinics.

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"Benchtop Antigen Detection Technique Using Nanofiltration and Fluorescent Dyes," Mobility Engineering, May 1, 2009.
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May 1, 2009
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TBMG-5232
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Magazine Article
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English