摘要:
A rapid, efficient and convenient method to detect one or more biological entities on a blotting membrane is provided. The detection can relate to the position, nature or amount of the biological substance on one or more membranes. The invention method involves a pressure assisted regiment (such as vacuum or positive gas pressure) for the supply and removal of reagents and permits washing of the contaminants from substances embedded in the membrane to be detected using very low volumes of liquid. This method enables completion of the blocking, washing and antibody binding steps in about 30 minutes without comprising blot quality. In another aspect, the invention is directed to an apparatus useful in conducting the method of the invention. The device is comprised of several layers including a porous support layer below the blotting membrane(s), a flow distributor above the blotting membrane(s) and a well on the flow distributor to contain the liquid to the desired area and to allow for lower starting volumes of such liquid. Preferably, the flow distributor is a non-binding or low binding hydrophilic porous membrane such as a 0.22 micron membrane.
摘要:
A single- or multi-well sample preparation apparatus and method for desalting, concentrating and depositing samples prior to further analysis such as by MALDI TOF mass spectrometry. The apparatus in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention includes a plurality of wells each in fluid communication with a respective outlet or drainage opening (15), optionally containing a three dimensional membrane structure (25) preferably comprising a plurality of sorptive particles entrapped in a porous polymer matrix so as to form a device capable of carrying out solid phase extraction. The apparatus is designed to allow for direct spotting onto a MALDI target, thereby eliminating a transfer step. Also disclosed is a method of sample preparation, deposition and analysis using the apparatus of the present invention.
摘要:
Assay apparatus (10) is provided which includes a filter (24) such as a porous membrane, a volume (18) that can contain an absorbent and flexible means (20) for reducing the volume (18) in order to effect passage of liquid sample through the membrane (24) and into the volume (18). The assay apparatus can be produced by a continuous manufacturing process.
摘要:
A sample preparation device comprises a reservoir/exchange member (12) including a sample reservoir (14) and a column in fluid communication with the sample reservoir (14). The column has a holder region (20) and a region (22) having a finned geometry tapering radially from a relatively thick upper portion (22a) to a relatively thin lower portion (22b) that converges in an axially extending stem (23) having an open bottom. A filter (50) is or is capable of being sealingly engaged to the holder region (20). The filter (50) includes spaced membranes. The region (22) having a finned geometry positions between the spaced membranes.
摘要:
Fluid containment pressure vessel that eliminates the outer support housing present in certain conventional vessels, and provides an improved cap-to-body interface. In certain embodiments, the cap is threaded and configured to threadingly engage with the body of the pressure vessel, and has sufficient structural integrity to withstand the pressures in the device without the need for a support housing. In certain embodiments, an interlock mechanism is provided that prevents the cap from being opened (e.g., removed from the body) while the device is under pressure. In certain embodiments, a pressure relief valve is provided with a pre-loaded biasing mechanism to achieve the required pressure release rate. The vessel can be used for sample preparation, including purification or concentration of samples, particularly protein samples.
摘要:
Fluid containment pressure vessel that eliminates the outer support housing present in certain conventional vessels, and provides an improved cap-to-body interface. In certain embodiments, the cap is threaded and configured to threadingly engage with the body of the pressure vessel, and has sufficient structural integrity to withstand the pressures in the device without the need for a support housing. In certain embodiments, an interlock mechanism is provided that prevents the cap from being opened (e.g., removed from the body) while the device is under pressure. In certain embodiments, a pressure relief valve is provided with a pre-loaded biasing mechanism to achieve the required pressure release rate. The vessel can be used for sample preparation, including purification or concentration of samples, particularly protein samples.
摘要:
A vacuum filter device is disclosed which includes a filter body (11) which is adapted to receive in fluid-tight, sealed relationship a pair of closed containers (15,16) for solutions to be filtered by means of a membrane filter positioned within the filter body. A vacuum port (23) in the filter body (11) communicates with the downstream side of the membrane and a vent passageway (60;70) also located in the filter body (11) communicates with the closed sample container to serve as a vent to atmospheric pressure. The vent passageway is sealed by an air permeable hydrophobic filter to prevent the sample solutions from leaking out of the device during normal use.
摘要:
A single- or multi-well sample preparation apparatus and method for desalting, concentrating and depositing samples prior to further analysis such as by MALDI TOF mass spectrometry. The apparatus in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention includes a plurality of wells each in fluid communication with a respective outlet or drainage opening (15), optionally containing a three dimensional membrane structure (25) preferably comprising a plurality of sorptive particles entrapped in a porous polymer matrix so as to form a device capable of carrying out solid phase extraction. The apparatus is designed to allow for direct spotting onto a MALDI target, thereby eliminating a transfer step. Also disclosed is a method of sample preparation, deposition and analysis using the apparatus of the present invention.