摘要:
An object of the present invention is to provide a method and means for analyzing biomolecules that can realize, in biomolecule analysis, a wide dynamic range attained by counting the number of biomolecules and rapid analysis. The present invention relates to a method for analyzing biomolecules, comprising the steps of: immobilizing biomolecules 101 to be analyzed on surfaces of magnetic microparticles 108; reacting labeled probe molecules 104 with the biomolecules 101 to be analyzed; collecting and immobilizing the microparticles 108 on a support substrate 110; and measuring a label on the support substrate 110. Since single-molecule immobilized magnetic microparticles are used in the present invention, the number of biomolecules can be counted, and since hybridization and an antigen-antibody reaction are performed with the microparticles having biomolecules immobilized thereon dispersed, the reaction can be rapidly performed. Further, the type and the abundance of biomolecules of interest can be determined at a single molecular level, so as to evaluate, in particular, the absolute concentration of biomolecules.
摘要:
A nucleic acid extractor reducing the possibility of cross contamination and a gene analysis apparatus having a nucleic acid amplification function and a detection function are provided. The nucleic acid extractor has a kit for nucleic acid extraction using silica-coated magnetic beads under the presence of a chaotropic agent, and includes a magnet cover 52 accommodating a magnet 44 in the inside and separating the magnet 44 and a reaction container 2, a wall part 53 covering the outside of the reaction container 2 in a state of accommodating at least a portion of the magnet cover 52 in the reaction container, and a wall part 53 covering a space above the reaction container 2 in a state of accommodating at least a portion of the magnet cover 52 in the reaction container. Scattering of liquid and aerosol can be prevented and the possibility of cross contamination can be reduced.
摘要:
An object of the present invention is to provide a method and means for analyzing biomolecules that can realize, in biomolecule analysis, a wide dynamic range attained by counting the number of biomolecules and rapid analysis. The present invention relates to a method for analyzing biomolecules, comprising the steps of: immobilizing biomolecules 101 to be analyzed on surfaces of magnetic microparticles 108; reacting labeled probe molecules 104 with the biomolecules 101 to be analyzed; collecting and immobilizing the microparticles 108 on a support substrate 110; and measuring a label on the support substrate 110. Since single-molecule immobilized magnetic microparticles are used in the present invention, the number of biomolecules can be counted, and since hybridization and an antigen-antibody reaction are performed with the microparticles having biomolecules immobilized thereon dispersed, the reaction can be rapidly performed. Further, the type and the abundance of biomolecules of interest can be determined at a single molecular level, so as to evaluate, in particular, the absolute concentration of biomolecules.
摘要:
The object of the present invention is to provide a convenient method for nucleic acid analysis, which enables 1000 or more types of nucleic acid to be analyzed collectively with high comprehensiveness and with a dynamic range of at least four digits. In particular, provide is a very effective analytical method especially for untranslated RNAs and microRNAs, of which the types of target nucleic acids is 10000 or lower. The present invention enables nucleic acids to be analyzed conveniently and rapidly with high comprehensiveness and quantitative performance at single-molecule sensitivity and resolution by following the steps of: preparing a group of target nucleic acid fragments one molecule at a time and hybridizing the nucleic acid molecules, which have known base sequences and have been labeled with the fluorescence substances, with the group of the target nucleic acid fragments to detect the fluorescence substances labeling the hybridized nucleic acid molecules.
摘要:
Provided is a test apparatus in which a test for bacterial identification or antimicrobial susceptibility can be promptly determined. A division state of bacteria is monitored by performing microscopic observation of shapes and the number of the bacteria in each of wells in a culture plate for bacterial identification culture or an antimicrobial susceptibility test, and it is determined whether or not the bacteria grow in a stage shifted from an induction phase to a logarithmic phase, with reference to an image obtained through microscopic observation. In addition, determination performed based on turbidity in the related art may be combined with determination performed based on microscopic observation in which change and the like in the shapes of the bacteria are monitored. Accordingly, it is possible to realize a highly accurate test result.
摘要:
Provided is a detection device for luminescence analysis that has a high S/N ratio and high photodetection efficiency and wherein optical filter damage and deviation of the central axis of a highly reflective light-guide system or optical filter in relation to a photodetector or window material can be prevented. A highly reflective light-guide system 201 has a highly reflective light-guide surface for reflecting light that has been emitted from a sample and has entered from an entry port opposing a window material 104 and propagating the same to an exit port opposing a light reception surface of a photodetector 106. An optical filter 203 is provided in a space surrounded by the window material 104, the photodetector 106, and the highly reflective light-guide system 201 and transmits the signal luminescence to be measured that is emitted from the sample between the window material 104 and photodetector 106. The optical filter 203 is fixed to the window material 104 or photodetector 106 by an adhesive 401, and the peripheral shape of the optical filter 203 is smaller than the shape of the inside of a fitting part to which the optical filter 203 is fitted and that is formed on the highly reflective light-guide system 201.
摘要:
The invention provides a technology for promptly determining bacterial identification or an antimicrobial susceptibility testing. In the invention, first, a state where the bacteria are divided is monitored by performing microscopic observation with respect to the shape or the number of bacteria in each of wells of a culture plate for bacterial identification culture or the antimicrobial susceptibility testing. In addition, the shape, the number or the area of the bacteria are interpreted from the image obtained by the microscopic observation whether or not the bacteria proliferate at a stage from an induction phase to a logarithmic phase, and the time-dependent changes thereof are made into a graph. From the graph, it is determined whether or not the bacteria proliferate for each measurement, the determination results are displayed on the screen, and accordingly, the result of the antimicrobial susceptibility is provided every time when the measurement is performed ( Fig. 12 ).
摘要:
The object of the present invention is to provide a convenient method for nucleic acid analysis, which enables 1000 or more types of nucleic acid to be analyzed collectively with high comprehensiveness and with a dynamic range of at least four digits. In particular, provide is a very effective analytical method especially for untranslated RNAs and microRNAs, of which the types of target nucleic acids is 10000 or lower. The present invention enables nucleic acids to be analyzed conveniently and rapidly with high comprehensiveness and quantitative performance at single-molecule sensitivity and resolution by following the steps of: preparing a group of target nucleic acid fragments one molecule at a time and hybridizing the nucleic acid molecules, which have known base sequences and have been labeled with the fluorescence substances, with the group of the target nucleic acid fragments to detect the fluorescence substances labeling the hybridized nucleic acid molecules.