Breakthrough Patent Granted for a Dual-Function Peptide for Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Semen Identification in Rape Cases
In a groundbreaking development in the realms of healthcare and forensic science, a pioneering patent has been granted for a novel peptide and its conjugate designed to detect Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) which is a protein produced by prostate gland in males. PSA is used for early diagnosis of prostate cancer in the healthcare system and semen detection in sexual assault cases. The novel peptide specific to PSA is used as a biorecognition element in order to fabricate the biosensor for the detection of PSA. Presence of PSA was detected based on the change in colour of the novel [...]