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Enzymatic determination of theophylline

CA 1339794 C · Owner: Agarwal, Arun Kumar · Inventors: Gupta, Surenda Kumar; Agarwal, Arun Kumar; Decastro, Aurora Fernandez

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The present invention provides a new methodology and test composition for determining the presence of theophylline in test samples. The methodology employs enzymes that utilize or recognize theophylline as a substrate to measure the concentration thereof in samples, including body fluids. This new approach utilizes enzymes as opposed to traditional methods which use antibodies for the recognition of theophylline. The enzymatic approach to theophylline determination is quick, simple and convenient and allows test systems to be made in liquid as well as in dry-chemistry formats. Various protocols systems or, methodologies may be used for assaying and relating the results to the amount of …

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  • Granted April 7, 1998. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended April 7, 2015.
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FiledFebruary 9, 1989
GrantedApril 7, 1998
Term endedApril 7, 2015
Patent numberCA 1339794 C
Classification (IPC)C12Q1/00 +2 more

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199019931996199920022005200820112014Application filedFeb 9, 1989Patent grantedApril 7, 1998Term endedApril 7, 2015

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