Patent 7714117 was granted and assigned to Hong Kong Polytechnic University on May, 2010 by the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
The present invention is directed toward biomarkers that identify characteristics of algae. The invention is further directed toward biomarkers that serve to identify algae species and strains of algae species as well as detect the presence of algal toxins. Additional embodiments feature methods utilizing algal biomarkers and polypeptides that can serve as biomarkers.