Chemists and physicians at the University of Pittsburgh will together develop a novel, recently invented glucose sensing group of materials based on the Intelligent Polymerized Crystalline Colloidal Array (IPCCA) chemical sensor technology. They will develop a novel, sensitive and practical in vivo sensing device to continuously monitor the ambient glucose concentrations. The work will involve 1) fundamental studies of the sensing mechanisms of the IPCCA; 2) development of new sensing motifs based on the IPCCA materials; 3) optimization of the sensing response of in vivo use; 4) demonstrations of the utility of these devices for both subcutaneous and extraocular glucose sensing in normal and alloxan diabetic rabbits. This work will advance this sensing technology to the point it can be further developed as an inexpensive, simple, continuous glucose sensor for use in humans.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Type
Research Project (R01)
Project #
1R01DK055348-01
Application #
2763523
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZRG7-SSS-8 (45))
Program Officer
Harmon, Joan T
Project Start
1998-09-30
Project End
2000-09-29
Budget Start
1998-09-30
Budget End
1999-09-29
Support Year
1
Fiscal Year
1998
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Pittsburgh
Department
Chemistry
Type
Schools of Arts and Sciences
DUNS #
053785812
City
Pittsburgh
State
PA
Country
United States
Zip Code
15213
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