RAPID DETECTION AND QUANTITATION OF PATHOGEN-SPECIFIC BIOMARKERS USING NANOPOROUS DUAL- OR MULTI-LAYER SILICA FILMS

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14720715

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Improved methods for detecting active tuberculosis are disclosed. A method comprises enriching at least one M. tuberculosis-specific biomolecule from a sample by contacting the sample with a nanoporous film; and detecting the presence of the M. tuberculosis-specific biomolecule or fragment(s) thereof. The method may further comprise digesting the enriched M. tuberculosis-specific biomolecule with an enzyme to produce a digestion product comprising at least one fragment of the M. tuberculosis-specific biomolecule. Improved sensitivity and speed achieved.

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THE METHODIST HOSPITAL6565 FANNIN ST STE D200 HOUSTON TX 77030

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FAN, Jia Houston, US 16 32
HU, Ye Houston, US 35 62
MA, Xin Pearland, US 84 694
SUN, Tong Houston, US 180 3837
WU, Hung-Jen College Station, US 9 44

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