摘要:
A sensor device (15) for detecting magnetic particles (13) has a binding surface (40) with binding sites thereon and comprises: at least one sensor element (23) for detecting the presence of magnetic particles (13), means for attracting magnetic structures comprising at least one magnetic particle (13) toward and onto the binding surface (40) of the sensor device (15), and means for re-arranging and randomizing the position of individual magnetic particles (13) with respect to the binding sites on the binding surface (40) to give binding sites on all individual particles (13) a substantial probability to have a contact time with binding sites on the binding surface (40). With such sensor device (15), the speed of detection of target molecules in a fluid is enhanced.
摘要:
A sensor device (15) for detecting magnetic particles (13) has a binding surface (40) with binding sites thereon and includes at least one sensor element (23) for detecting the presence of magnetic particles (13), an element or elements for attracting magnetic structures having at least one magnetic particle (13) toward and onto the binding surface (40) of the sensor device (15), and an element or elements for re-arranging and randomizing the position of individual magnetic particles (13) with respect to the binding sites on the binding surface (40) to give binding sites on all individual particles (13) a substantial probability to have a contact time with binding sites on the binding surface (40). With such sensor device (15), the speed of detection of target molecules in a fluid is enhanced.
摘要:
A method and a device are provided for distinguishing a specific binding from a less specific binding between at least one magnetic nanoparticle and a surface of another entity by applying a magnetic field and detecting a physical parameter relating to magnetic nanoparticle rotational or motional freedom while the magnetic nanoparticle is attached to the surface. The method and device may be applied to in-vivo and in-vitro biomolecular diagnostics. The sensor combines in one sensor the detection of magnetic particles or labels and determination of the binding quality and the properties of magnetic particles or labels which are bound to the surface of another entity.
摘要:
The present invention provides a magnetic sensor device a first magnetic field generating means (21a, 21b) for attracting magnetic or magnetizable objects (22), e.g. magnetic particles, to a sensor surface (23) and a second magnetic field generating means (25) for, in combination with the first magnetic field, repelling magnetic or magnetizable objects (22), e.g. magnetic particles, from the sensor surface (23). The magnetic fields generated by the first and second magnetic field generating means have substantially anti-parallel directions. The present invention furthermore provides a method for attracting and repelling magnetic or magnetizable objects (22), e.g. magnetic particles, to and from a sensor surface (23).
摘要:
A magnetic sensor device is disclosed for the detection or determination of a magnetic field, such as for example, but not limited to, the presence of magnetic particles (15). In particular it relates to an integrated or on-chip magnetic sensor element (11) for the detection of magnetic nano-particles functioning as a label to biological molecules. The device of the present invention offers reduced cross-talk between the magnetic sensor element (11) and a magnetic field generator (12) by compensating capacitive and/or magnetic coupling for instance by using an electrostatic shield and/or modulation and demodulation techniques. The device may be used for magnetic detection of binding of biological molecules on a micro-array or biochip.
摘要:
The present invention provides a magnetic sensor device comprising means (11, 14) for increasing a binding possibility of magnetic or magnetizable objects (15) e.g. magnetic particles, onto the binding sites by applying a moving magnetic field. The present invention furthermore provides a biochip (40) comprising at least one such magnetic sensor and a method for detecting and/or quantifying target moieties in a sample fluid by using such a magnetic sensor.
摘要:
The invention relates to a microelectronic sensor device, particularly to a bio sensor with magnetic sensor units comprising excitation wires (11, 13) and a GMR sensor (12). The device further comprises a washing unit (20) consisting of a series of actuation wires (21) coupled to a driving unit (22). The driving unit (22) can activate the actuation wires selectively, wherein magnetic washing particles (2) are attracted to the activated wires. Shifting the activation pattern (R, S, T) then results in a corresponding movement of washing particles (2), which induces flow of the sample fluid that can wash away weakly bound and/or unbound target substance (3) from the sensor region (10) of the sensor units.
摘要:
The invention relates to microelectronic device (100) and a method that allow the controlled release of a reference substance (21, 22, 23) into the sample chamber (5) of a biosensor. In a particular embodiment, this is achieved by a supply unit (20) comprising a control wire (24) that can generate a magnetic field in a storage region of the sample chamber (5). Magnetic reference particles (22) can then enclose and retain reference target molecules (21) until the magnetic field is reduced or switched off, releasing the target molecules at a desired point in time. The controlled release of a reference substance (21, 22, 23) may for instance be used for the calibration of a magnetic biosensor.
摘要:
The invention relates to the calibration of the magnetic sensor device comprising magnetic excitation wires (11, 13) and a magnetic sensor element, for example a GMR sensor (12), for measuring reaction fields (B2) generated by magnetic particles (2) in reaction to an excitation field (B1) generated by the excitation wires. The magnetic sensor element (12) can be calibrated by saturating the magnetic particles (2) with a magnetic calibration field (B3). Thus the direct (crosstalk) action of the excitation field (B1) on the magnetic sensor element (12) can be determined without disturbing contributions of the magnetic particles (2).
摘要:
The invention relates to a microelectronic sensor device for the examination of target particles (1) that are bound to binding sites (3) at the binding surface (12) of a carrier (11). In a preferred embodiment, an input light beam (L1) is transmitted into the carrier (11), where a frustrated total internal reflection (FTIR) takes place at the binding surface (12). The amount of light in a resulting output light beam (L2) is detected by a light detector (31) and provides information about the presence of target particles at the binding surface. Moreover, an actuation unit (50) induces movements of the bound target particles (1) by an interaction with a magnetic field (B) or an electric field, particularly with a given modulation frequency (COIn), such that by a demodulation of the detector signal (S) effects of the target particles can be distinguished from background.