Abstract:
A system for sorting and trapping magnetic target species includes a microfluidic trapping module designed to receive and then temporarily hold magnetic particles in place within the module. The magnetic particles flowing into the module are trapped there while the other sample components (non-magnetic) continuously flow through and out of the station, thereby separating and concentrating the species captured on the magnetic particles. The magnetic particles and/or their payloads may be released and separately collected at an outlet after the sample passes through the trapping module.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a spotter device and methods for the formation of microassays, biochips, biosensors, and cell cultures. The spotter (10) may be used to deposit highly concentrated spots of protein or other materials on a microarray slide, wafer, or other surface. It may also be used to perform various chemistry steps on the same spots. The spotter increases the surface density of substances at each spot by directing a flow the desired substance (or a solution thereof) over the spot area until surface saturation is accomplished. The spotter may be loaded by well plate handling equipment. The spotter uses wells (22, 24), microfluidic conduits, and orifices to deposit proteins, other biomolecules, or chemicals on a spot on a separate surface. Each orifice is connect to two wells via microconduits (26, 28). When the spotter contacts a surface (30), a seal is formed between th orifices (27) and the surface. The same or different substances may be flowed across each orifice. Any numb of orifices may be incorporated into a spotter. The spotter is particularly useful for depositing proteins in high concentrations on a surface, since the spotter may be placed on a surface for an extended period of time.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a spotter device and methods for the formation of microassays, biochips, biosensors, and cell cultures. The spotter may be used to deposit highly concentrated spots of protein, cells, or other substances on a microarray slide, wafer, or other surface. It may also be used to perform various chemistry steps on the same spots. The spotter increases the surface density of substances at each spot by directing a flow the desired substance (or a solution thereof) over the spot area until surface saturation is accomplished. The spotter may be loaded by well plate handling equipment. The spotter uses wells, microconduits, and orifices to deliver the substances. Each orifice may be connected to two wells via microconduits. When the spotter face contacts a surface, a seal is formed between the orifices in the spotter face and the surface. The same or different substances may be flowed to each orifice and over the surface, thereby forming an array of spots on the surface. Any number of wells, microconduits, and orifices may be incorporated into a spotter.
Abstract:
A system for sorting and trapping magnetic target species includes a microfluidic chamber designed to receive and then temporarily hold magnetic particles in place within the module. A pre-processing module may mix a sample and magnetic particles to cause certain species in the sample to be labeled. The microfluidic chamber may include a mechanism to move magnetic particles within the chamber. A post-processing module or the microfluidic chamber may be used to separate the labeled species from the magnetic particles by adding a release reagent. The magnetic particles and/or their payloads may be released and separately collected at an outlet of the chamber or the post-processing module.
Abstract:
A system for sorting and trapping magnetic target species includes a microfluidic trapping chamber designed to receive and then temporarily hold magnetic particles in place within the module. An external magnetic source moves relatives to the fluid chamber as the magnetic particles flow the device in the fluidic medium. The magnetic particles flowing into the module are trapped there while the other sample components (non-magnetic) continuously flow through and out of the station, thereby separating and concentrating the species captured on the magnetic particles. The magnetic particles and/or their payloads may be released and separately collected at an outlet after the sample passes through the trapping module.
Abstract:
A system for sorting and trapping magnetic target species includes a microfluidic trapping chamber designed to receive and then temporarily hold magnetic particles in place within the module. An external magnetic source moves relatives to the fluid chamber as the magnetic particles flow the device in the fluidic medium. The magnetic particles flowing into the module are trapped there while the other sample components (non-magnetic) continuously flow through and out of the station, thereby separating and concentrating the species captured on the magnetic particles. The magnetic particles and/or their payloads may be released and separately collected at an outlet after the sample passes through the trapping module.