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Integrated device for surface-contact sampling extraction and electrochemical measurements
Arizona State University (AzTE)
posted on 06/03/2009
Invention Description
With the ongoing discovery of various biomarkers indicative of numerous diseases, the maintenance of several conditions are contingent of daily monitoring of respective biomarkers. One of the most common examples, is the daily finger prick affiliated with the diabetic blood glucose reading. After prolonged testing, calluses develop at the lanced area making it difficult to take additional readings. This leaves a window of opportunity for high quality non-invasive daily testing methods.
Researchers at Arizona State University’s Biodesign Institute have developed a disposable device capable of recognizing biomarkers in body fluids, such as tears, saliva and open wounds. The present prototype can detect glucose in tears at a therapeutic concentration and is capable or replacing present invasive blood glucose methods.
Potential Applications
Non-invasive glucose monitoring in diabetic patientsBenefits and Advantages
Non-invasive Disposable Scalable production Affordable Minimal background interferenceFile Number: M9-090
Web site: http://www.azte.com
This innovation currently is not available for online licensing. Please contact Charlie Lewis at Arizona State University (AzTE) for more information.
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