Enzo Biochem has filed a patent for a compound that can be used to determine the presence of an activator in a sample. The compound consists of a signaling molecule bound to a self-immolative structure, which can be modified by the activator to generate an increased signal. The patent also covers methods for detecting nitroreductase, determining hypoxia in mammalian cells, and identifying nitroreductase in a sample. GlobalData’s report on Enzo Biochem gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Compound for signal amplification and detection of activators
A recently filed patent (Publication Number: US20230175036A1) describes a compound with a specific structure that has potential applications in signaling and detection systems. The compound consists of a signaling molecule (SIG) bound to a self-immolative structure (SI) and a moiety (MOD) that can be modified by an activator. The compound is designed in such a way that when the MOD is modified by an activator, the SI is destabilized and cleaved from the SIG, resulting in an increased signal.
The patent claims also specify that the activator in question is a disulfide reducing agent, which can include substances like glutathione, cysteine, or homocysteine. These agents play a crucial role in modifying the MOD and triggering the self-cleavage of SI from SIG, leading to the generation of an amplified signal.
The patent further mentions that the value of m, which represents the number of MOD moieties bound to SI, can range from 1 to about 10. This indicates that the compound can have multiple MOD moieties, potentially enhancing its signal amplification capabilities.
It is worth noting that the patent claims also include variations in the value of m. Claim 120 specifies that m can be greater than 1, allowing for the possibility of multiple MOD moieties. On the other hand, claim 121 states that m can be equal to 1, indicating that the compound can also exist with a single MOD moiety.
Overall, this patent presents a compound with a unique structure that can be activated by a disulfide reducing agent to generate an increased signal. The compound's design allows for flexibility in the number of MOD moieties, potentially offering versatility in signal amplification. This innovation could have significant implications in various fields, including signaling and detection systems.
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