摘要:
Devices and methods are provided for making a plurality of determinations of the local (site-specific) redox state of a liquid system, by employing a photoresponsive element, which can be independently irradiated at different sites to provide independently detectable signals.
摘要:
A system for high-throughput analysis of membranous samples having ion channels including at least one membranous sample, a multi-compartment structure including an extracellular chamber, an opposing intracellular chamber and a partition separating the extracellular and intracellular chambers, the partition having a plurality of apertures fluidly and electrically coupling the extracellular and intracellular chambers, wherein at least one of the apertures is sealed by the at least one membranous sample, and another of the apertures is unsealed, a electric source configured to apply a current between the extracellular and intracellular chambers, wherein a portion of the current travels through the unsealed aperture, and a current sensor configured to measure the current between the extracellular and intracellular chambers. A method of using the system is also disclosed.
摘要:
An integrated fluid delivery and analysis system and components thereof for preparing and/or analyzing samples. The components may include a transport module, a fluidics module, and an analysis module, among others. The system comprises a detection device (1201) configured to detect light from a sample at an examination site, a sample delivery axis extending substantially vertically from the examination site (1604); and at least one material exchange station (1600) along the sample delivery axis above the examination site. Typically, there are: a fluidics head assembly including a dispensing device; a drive mechanism connected to the head assembly for moving the head assembly along a substantially vertical sample delivery axis; and at least two material exchange stations (1600,1602) located along the sample delivery axis, the head assembly being moveable to each material exchange station (1600,1602) to pick up or deposit materials used to conduct an assay.
摘要:
The present invention relates to a photometric device for measuring optical parameters. The invention functions in the ultraviolet light range through use of a monochromator and splits the test light in multiple channels by a rotor assembly, including a mirror.
摘要:
The present invention relates to a photometric device for measuring optical parameters. The invention functions in the ultraviolet light range through use of a monochromator and splits the test light in multiple channels by a rotor assembly, including a mirror.
摘要:
Picogram amounts of DNA can be detected in a sample by the use of high-affinity, single-stranded DNA binding proteins. The assay is applicable not only to pure DNA samples but also to samples containing significant amounts of protein.
摘要:
Devices and methods are provided for determining the presence and amount of an analyte by measuring a redox potential-modulated photoinducing signal from a photoresponsive element and are provided for determining the presence and amount of an analyte by measuring a redox potential, pH or ion modulated photoinduced signal from a photoresponsive element (150), where one signal is a constant system (122) and the other signal(s) (120) is a variable system. The constant system signal is used to standardize the variable system signal e.g. via operational amplifier (110) and reference electrode (170). Various protocols may be employed where an analyte may be directly or indirectly coupled to a redox couple, a pH or ion system for detection. A photoresponsive element may have a medium-contacting surface which is partially covered with an electronically conducting layer (153) and partially covered with a protective insulative layer (152).
摘要:
Methods and apparatuses are described for determining the presence of an analyte in a sample suspected of containing the analyte. The method comprises contacting a concentrate of a determinable element capable of being detected by means of a semiconductive electrode with the electrode in the presence of a relatively large volume of an assay medium. The determinable element is present in the concentrate in the amount related to the amount of analyte present in the sample. The volume of the medium in diffusive communication with the concentrate is then reduced and the determinable element is detected by means of the effect that the determinable element has on the semiconductive electrode.
摘要:
Dispositifs photosensibles comportant une électrode photosensible (10) et leurs procédés d'utilisation pour mesurer les modifications de l'environnement en un endroit situé sur le dispositif photosensible ou autour de la surface de celui-ci. En utilisant une source de lumière (32) pour illuminer un endroit sur la surface et un mécanisme (11) pour polariser l'électrode photosensible par rapport à une contre-électrode (15), il est possible d'apparenter une modification survenant dans un signal électrique à une modification survenant dans un milieu en relation de modulation photosensible avec la surface de l'électrode photosensible.