Abstract:
A system for accurate and precise measurements of analyte(s) in a system. The measurement system comprises piezoelectric surface wave sample devices, at least one piezoelectric surface wave reference device, and the measurement instrument.
Abstract:
A mass biosensor method provides enhanced quantification of analyte concentrations in a sample. In a direct approach, an analyte is derivatized to form an analyte chelate and then specifically bound to a sensor. In an indirect approach, a complement of the analyte is derivatized to form a complement chelate which is then bound to a sensor. In a direct/indirect hybrid approach, an analog of the analyte is derivatized to form an analog chelate that is bound to a sensor in competition with the sample analyte. In all three approaches, mass measurements taken as the ligand chelate attaches to the sensor permit the concentration of the analyte in the sample to be calculated. Once measurement is completed, a dissociation treatment is applied to dissociate the derivatized species from the sensor so that the sensor can be reused. The effects of the dissociation treatment can be monitored using phosphorescence detection. The results obtained during monitoring can be compared with a predetermined threshold to ensure complete dissociation while avoiding alteration of the sensor surface. This procedure permits precision renewal of a sensor to maximize the number of times a sensor can be used. Moreover, this method allows quantification to be performed using the same sensor and coating in place during calibration, minimizing systematic errors and enhancing quantification accuracy.
Abstract:
A method is provided for continuously monitoring for the presence or quantity of an analyte in a flowing liquid stream. The method involves binding an analyte-specific receptor species to the surface of a piezoelectric substrate, contacting the surface bound receptor species with the flowing liquid stream and quantitating the presence of the analyte. A novel apparatus for detecting the presence of an analyte in a liquid chromatography eluant is provided as well.
Abstract:
A mass biosensor uses an intermediate avidin layer to facilitate binding of a biotinylated antibody to a measurement surface of the biosensor. The avidin layer can be added by the manufacturer of the biosensor, while the biotinylated layer can be added by the user. This two-phase method of chemically modifying the measurement surface significantly reduces the user time required to customize the measurement surface to render it capable of binding selected compounds. An organosilane coupling agent attached to the surface provides sites to which avidin is bound. Avidin acts as a universal receptor of biotinylated compounds with specific binding affinities. Biotinylated antibodies or other biotinylated compounds are added and bind to the immobilized avidin. Surface adsorption is reduced by washing the modified surface with biotin to block potential sites of weak bond formation, electrostatic and hydrophobic interactions.
Abstract:
A mass biosensor uses an intermediate avidin layer to facilitate binding of a biotinylated antibody to a measurement surface of the biosensor. The avidin layer can be added by the manufacturer of the biosensor, while the biotinylated layer can be added by the user. This two-phase method of chemically modifying the measurement surface significantly reduces the user time required to customize the measurement surface to render it capable of binding selected compounds. An organosilane coupling agent attached to the surface provides sites to which avidin is bound. Avidin acts as a universal receptor of biotinylated compounds with specific binding affinities. Biotinylated antibodies or other biotinylated compounds are added and bind to the immobilized avidin. Surface adsorption is reduced by washing the modified surface with biotin to block potential sites of weak bond formation, electrostatic and hydrophobic interactions.
Abstract:
Methods and apparatus for electronically addressing and interrogating microarrays are disclosed. The described microarrays include a plurality of features disposed on a substrate. Each of the features has a first electrode disposed on the substrate, a second electrode disposed on the substrate, and a probe disposed between the first electrode and second electrode. The substrate also includes addressing circuitry in operable relation to the features. Method of using the microarrays are also described.
Abstract:
Nanopore analysis systems, methods of preparing nanopore analysis systems, and methods of automating the analysis of samples using nanopore analysis systems, are provided.
Abstract:
The invention provides methods and sensors for detecting target biological molecules. Biosensors feature photoactivatable charge separation moieties capable of generating electron-hole pairs upon photoinduction. Photoinduced charge carriers participate in redox reactions that are detectable, for example, by optical, chemical, or electronic means.
Abstract:
A device for electronic detection of a target includes a probe, e.g. an oligonucleotide, attached to a pad of resistive material, wherein the pad is adjacent a first electrode and also is adjacent a second electrode. In use, the probe is contacted with a sample containing the target, e.g. a target nucleic acid, under conditions and for a time sufficient to allow target to bind the probe. An enhancement reaction is then applied to result in a change in an observable property of the device. The observable property is then monitored using measurement apparatus operably associated with the device. Typically, multiple devices will be present on an array of devices, allowing multiplex analysis of multiple different targets using a single array of devices.