Abstract:
Surface coatings including microparticles immobilized in a matrix of polymeric material on a substrate are described. The microparticles can also include an agent which can be useful for various applications, such as medical applications. This invention relates to the field of surface coatings for use in various applications. More particularly, the invention relates to surface coating useful for drug delivery, imaging and other uses of microparticles immobilized via a polymeric matrix.
Abstract:
Arrays including microparticles having probe moieties are used for the detection of a target in a sample. Microparticles are immobilized in clustered arrangements on at least a portion of a substrate. A detection scheme is performed to detect a marker associated with the target which can be bound to a probe of a clustered arrangement.
Abstract:
Arrays including microparticles having probe and marker moieties are used for the detection of a target in a sample. Microparticles are randomly immobilized on at least a portion of a substrate. A detection scheme is performed to detect the marker associated with the microparticle and the identity of the probe, and any target bound to the probe.