摘要:
A processing module for extracting certain biomolecules from a solution, comprising an extraction unit having at least one elongated channel (101) each of said at least sine channel have un inlet (102) and an outlet (103) and being provided with adhering units (201), each said unit being provided with adhesive means, having affinity for said certain biomolecules, said extraction unit further comprises docking means (205) having an inlet array and an outlet array, that enables the extractor to be docked to and undocked from other devices having corresponding docking means, such that said solution or another fluid can be made to flow from said other devices, entering the inlet array, to flow through the at least one channels(101) and to leave the extraction device via the outlet array.
摘要:
The invention relates to devices and methods for chemical analysis, specifically to devices for extracting molecules, e.g. biomolecules such as peptides, and/or proteins, from a mixture of molecules in a solution and performing sample treatment on the extracted molecules before presenting them to an analysis instrument. The method for analysis of samples uses a combined sample treatment and sample carrier device. Said device comprises a plate with inlets at one side connected to respective compartments situated at respective array positions for receiving samples to be treated and analysed, each compartment being in communication with an outlet enabling fluid flow through the plate. The method comprises the steps of supplying an external container with a sample; optionally, subjecting the sample to a first treatment in the external container; transferring the sample to the combined sample treatment and sample carrier device; and subjecting the sample to a second treatment exploiting fluid flow through the device, wherein a medium is trapped in the device.
摘要:
A device and method useable for fast processing and depositing of biomolecules. The method includes the following steps: receiving a first set of analytes to be analysed; passing in an array format, analytes through extraction means where said biomolecules adhere to solid phase means; washing said solid phase means with a washing liquid, leaving only said biomolecules; performing elution by passing portions of organic solvent through each said solid phase, forming eluates constituting a second set of analytes containing said biomolecules, as a result of said elution; dispensing, in an array format, said second set of analytes using a micro dispensing array; controlling said array to dispense precise amounts of each one of said second set of analytes on target areas of a target plate.
摘要:
The invention relates to a method and a machine for biomolecule handling using an array dispenser. More particularly, the invention relates to a method and a machine in which one or two separation procedures are performed in parallel channels and the separated biomolecules are deposited on a two-dimensional target plate for analysis e.g. in a MALDI TOF MS device (Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionisation Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry). A method of sample handling comprises the following steps: supplying (101) a number of samples to a multichannel separation device having an equal number of separation channels; separating (102) the samples in parallel in said number of separation channels; supplying said channels to an array dispenser after separation; dispensing (103) said channels in parallel on to a target plate maintaining the separation of the multichannel separation device.
摘要:
A plate suitable for use with mass spectrometers comprising a number of target spots arranged in a surface portion of said plate making it possible to deposit small amounts of fluid at said target spots without the fluid escaping or getting mixed with fluid deposited at another target surface of the same plate. The target surfaces being arranged in a surface portion of said plate so that a base material of said plate constitutes the walls of receptacles, characterised in that the shape, size, temperature and possible agents of said receptacle facilitate evaporation of a solution in which sample molecules are suspended. Embodiments include different types of matrix and enzymes arranged at said spots, and methods for enhancing MALDI analysis efficiency.
摘要:
A device for conducting integrated sequential separation and enrichment of a mixture of sample proteins, comprising means for separation and means for enrichment, whereby free flow electrophoresis—isoelectric focussing (FFE-IEF), is arranged to take place within an etched system of basins and channels is preferably employed in the separation step, multichannel conduits are used to guide the separated protein fractions to the enrichment stage, and a solid phase micro-extraction procedure, in an optionally dockable format, is preferably employed in the enrichment step. The separated fractions are then preferably dispensed onto a MALDI-plate for subsequent matrix assisted laser desorption ionisation (MALDI) analysis.
摘要:
A method of selecting and identifying bio-molecules present in a bio-sample is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of: obtaining a bio-sample; amplifying (2) the bio-molecules present in the bio-sample to improve the case of detection of said bio-molecules; separating the bio-molecules in said amplified bio-sample; depositing (3) the amplified bio-molecules on to a suitable media. Detecting means are then used to identify or detect the presence of bio-molecules in said amplified and separated sample wherein said amplification step occurs in close physical proximity to said deposition step. A device (1) for carrying out the method is also disclosed as is a protein chip library produced by the device or method.
摘要:
A dispensing device for use in chemical analysis comprising at least two dispenser nozzles, a chamber having at least two inlets, a membrane entity constituting part of defining elements of said chamber, said membrane entity comprising at least one flexible membrane, and an actuation element, such that liquids brought to flow through said inlets into said chamber can be pressurised by actuating the membrane entity by providing a pulse to said actuation element, and thereby dispensing an amount of liquid through each of said at least two nozzles. Embodiments include devices comprising integrated free flow electrophoresis separation means.
摘要:
A sampling cell of flow-through type and use of such a sampling cell. The sampling cell is preferably manufactured by etching of silicon wafers. It is especially useful for continuous picovolume sampling in an analytical flow. The pressure pulse generator (9) generates pulses directly into a flow channel (3). The flow channel (3) is preferably formed by a first basin (4) in a first structure (1) and a second basin (5) in a second structure (2). In a first embodiment the pressure pulse generator (9) comprises at least one piezo-ceramic disc and/or devices acting by way of magnetostrictive, electrostatical or electromechanical forces and/or devices acting by way of thermal expansion. Method of directing samples from a flow-through sampling cell by establishing a difference in electrical potential between the liquid in the flow-through sampling cell and the object to which the samples are to be directed. Use of a flow-through sampling cell for coating of surfaces, especially for achieving biospecific surfaces, for extracting samples from a continuous liquid flow, for extracting a precise sample amount by collecting a defined number of samples or for injecting samples for electrophoresis, especially capillary electrophoresis, and for electrochromatography.
摘要:
The invention relates to a method for etching an opening, and more precisely, to etching in a silicon plate for creating a nozzle opening. According to the invention, one side of the silicon plate (1) is protected by a protective layer (2), and a recess (5) is made in the protective layer. Etching is made anisotropically through the recess so as to create a cavity (4) in the shape of a truncated pyramid of a predetermined depth in the silicon plate. The cavity is doped so as to create a doped layer (3) at the predetermined depth. The etching is then continued until the bottom surface of the cavity has passed the doped layer. Subsequently, etching is performed from the other side, while a voltage is applied to the doped layer, so as to free the nozzle opening at the other side. The invention enables an accurate control of the surface area of the nozzle opening. Through this, the amount of discharged fluid and the directional precision can be controlled very accurately.