CPC G01N 33/588 (2013.01) [C01B 32/15 (2017.08); C01B 33/113 (2013.01); C01B 33/18 (2013.01); C01B 33/185 (2013.01); C01B 37/02 (2013.01); G01N 21/64 (2013.01); G01N 33/54346 (2013.01); G01N 33/587 (2013.01); B82Y 15/00 (2013.01); B82Y 30/00 (2013.01); B82Y 40/00 (2013.01); C01P 2004/62 (2013.01); C12Y 111/01007 (2013.01)] | 6 Claims |
1. A method for detecting an analyte in a sample, including a step of contacting said analyte with a nanoparticle to facilitate binding thereto, wherein the nanoparticle comprises:
(i) a core;
(ii) pores extending radially from said core and being defined by spaces between an array of dendritic spikes radiating outwardly from a surface of the core, wherein the pores have an average pore size of between about 10 nm and about 20 nm;
(iii) a binding agent for binding the analyte; and
(iv) a detection agent immobilized within said pores;
to thereby detect said analyte.
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