What is MIPSense?

MIPSense offers a Molecularly Imprinted Polymer modified thermistor. This provides a more robust and versatile alternative to antibody recognition elements where the sensor can be applied to an array of sample media.

Resolving problems with Antibodies in Sensors

We believe that our technology will have a longer shelf life opposed to antibody-based sensors and that our technology provides an ethical approach to sensing without sensitivity compromise. We believe our smart plastic can outperform antibodies for testing in complex sample matrices- saliva and urine. We believe that complex pre-treatment steps for food screening requires an alternative mode of sensing that our modified thermocouple can aid.

The MIPSense Solution

Many issues with antibody recognition elements stems from their biological nature. Therefore, a synthetic “antibody” could pose as a viable substitute.

Imprinted polymers offer just that; a viable alternative to antibodies with the following benefits.

• Chemically and temperature inert
• Long shelf-life
• Ability to be mass produced
• Heightened versatility whilst being ethically produced.

The imprinted polymer modified thermistor will not comprise the specificity and selectivity of the sensors function but will provide crucial benefits over that of antibody recognition element-based sensing.