Proof-of-Concept Development of a Sensitive Electrochemical Cannabis Sensor

虽然警方例行测试酒精中毒与路边测试设备，类似的技术， 不存在其他药物，包括可卡因，安非他明，各种处方药，或大麻。我们 正在开发一种新的传感器平台，通过结合定制设计的蛋白质， 电化学检测。我们最初的重点是THC，这是大麻中的主要活性成分。 开展THC路边测试将是特别及时的，并可解决紧迫的公共安全问题。 问题，因为一些司法管辖区已经合法化大麻使用的成年人和公众舆论赞成合法化， 包括加拿大在内的许多其他国家。我们的传感器将由我们的合作伙伴Alcohol 对策系统，这将通过为执法提供一个新的工具， 反对酒后驾车的斗争这项工作将为ACS提供概念验证传感器和 为进一步发展路边精神药物检测这一新兴领域提供了平台。

Although police routinely test for alcohol intoxication with roadside testing devices, similar technology does not exist for other drugs, including cocaine, methamphatamines, various prescription drugs, or majijuana. We are developing a new sensor platform that can target these compounds by combining custom designed proteins with electrochemical detection. Our initial focus is on THC, which is the main active component in marijuana. The development of a roadside test for THC would be particularly timely and address a pressing public safety issue, as some jurisdictions have legalized marijuana use for adults and public opinion favors legalization in many other jurisdictions, including Canada. Our sensor will be commercialized by our partners, Alcohol Countermeasures Systems, which will improve public safety by providing law enforcement with a new tool in the fight against intoxicated driving. This work will provide ACS with a proof-of-concept sensor and a platform for further development in the emerging area of roadside testing for psychotropic drugs.