Protein Detection Device and Protein Detection Method

Abstract

A system and method for protein detection are provided, configured to non-invasively identify proteins exhibiting specific structural conformations within a biological target. The system comprises a light source operable to irradiate the target at a predetermined pulse cycle, a sound detection device configured to capture acoustic signals generated via the photoacoustic effect, and an information processing unit that analyzes the detected acoustic signals to determine the presence or accumulation of a target protein. This technique facilitates early-stage detection of disease-associated proteins, such as amyloid-β and misfolded α-synuclein fibrils, without requiring complex imaging modalities or invasive biopsy procedures.

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