A homogeneous assay that utilizes molecular beacons as the reporter and nucleic acid ligands as the sensor is described. This assay, called the ligand beacon assay, is for the detection of target molecules in a test mixture. The concept of the ligand beacon assay was tested using several proteins to...http://www.google.com.au/patents/US6531286?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6531286 - Homogeneous detection of a target through nucleic acid ligand-ligand beacon interaction
