Настройки

Укажите год
-

Небесная энциклопедия

Космические корабли и станции, автоматические КА и методы их проектирования, бортовые комплексы управления, системы и средства жизнеобеспечения, особенности технологии производства ракетно-космических систем

Подробнее
-

Мониторинг СМИ

Мониторинг СМИ и социальных сетей. Сканирование интернета, новостных сайтов, специализированных контентных площадок на базе мессенджеров. Гибкие настройки фильтров и первоначальных источников.

Подробнее

Форма поиска

Поддерживает ввод нескольких поисковых фраз (по одной на строку). При поиске обеспечивает поддержку морфологии русского и английского языка
Ведите корректный номера.
Ведите корректный номера.
Ведите корректный номера.
Ведите корректный номера.
Укажите год
Укажите год

Применить Всего найдено 2636. Отображено 100.
01-03-2012 дата публикации

Methods and systems for monitoring reactions

Номер: US20120052490A1
Автор: John Eid, Stephen Turner
Принадлежит: Pacific Biosciences of California Inc

Methods and systems for monitoring reactions by observing signals deriving from those reactions, using signal processing that allows differentiation between signals that are otherwise optically overlapping by conventional detection methods. Centroid determination is used to identify signal sources that are presenting confounding overlapping signals due to their physical proximity, and/or to identify discrete signals from different reaction centers.

Подробнее
05-04-2012 дата публикации

Cell Analysis On Microfluidic Chips

Номер: US20120082978A1
Принадлежит: University of Alberta

The present invention provides for a method of implementing fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH) or other cellular analysis processes using intact cells within a microfluidic, chip-based, apparatus. The invention further provides for a method of cellular immobilization within a microfluidic device. Also provided is a method for automated analysis of FISH or other cellular analysis using discrete colormetric probes.

Подробнее
31-05-2012 дата публикации

Multi-Shell Microspheres With Integrated Chromatographic And Detection Layers For Use In Array Sensors

Номер: US20120135396A1
Принадлежит: University of Texas System

The development of miniaturized chromatographic systems localized within individual polymer microspheres and their incorporation into a bead-based cross-reactive sensor array platform is described herein. The integrated chromatographic and detection concept is based on the creation of distinct functional layers within the microspheres. In this first example of the new methodology, complexing ligands have been selectively immobilized to create “separation” layers harboring an affinity for various analytes. Information concerning the identities and concentrations of analytes may be drawn from the temporal properties of the beads' optical responses, Varying the nature of the ligand in the separation shell yields a collection of cross-reactive sensing elements well suited for use in array-based micro-total-analysis systems.

Подробнее
03-01-2013 дата публикации

Arrays Of Biological Membranes And Methods And Use Thereof

Номер: US20130005611A1
Принадлежит: Individual

The present invention overcomes the problems and disadvantages associated with prior art arrays by providing an array comprising a plurality of biological membrane microspots associated with a surface of a substrate that can be produced, used and stored, not in an aqueous environment, but in an environment exposed to air under ambient or controlled humidities. Preferably, the biological membrane microspots comprise a membrane bound protein. Most preferably, the membrane bound protein is a G-protein coupled receptor, an ion channel, a receptor serine/threonine kinase or a receptor tyrosine kinase.

Подробнее
18-04-2013 дата публикации

Microfluidic chip

Номер: US20130096031A1
Автор: Chin-Feng Wan
Принадлежит: Individual

A microfluidic chip includes a base layer, a fluid layer, and a gas regulating layer. The base layer includes a microarray detecting zone. The microarray detecting zone includes a substrate, a photoresist pattern layer, a blocking layer, a bonding layer, at least one linker molecule, and a probe molecule. The bonding layer is covalently attached to the photoresist pattern layer. The at least one linker molecule is covalently bonded to the binding layer. The probe molecule is covalently bonded to the at least one linker molecule for specifically reacting with an under-test molecule. The fluid layer is disposed over the base layer, and includes plural flow channels for introducing or collecting detecting reagents. The gas regulating layer is disposed over the fluid layer for controlling open/close statuses of the flow channels, thereby controlling a flowing condition of a fluid in the fluid layer.

Подробнее
10-04-2014 дата публикации

Microvessels, microparticles, and methods of manufacturing and using the same

Номер: US20140100123A1
Принадлежит: Illumina Inc

A plurality of isolated microvessels including a plurality of encoded microvessels each having a microbody and a reservoir core. The microbody is configured to separate a biological or chemical substance in the reservoir core from an ambient environment surrounding the microbody. The microbody includes a transparent material that at least partially surrounds the reservoir core and facilitates detection of an optical characteristic of the substance within the reservoir core. The microbody of each microvessel includes an identifiable code that distinguishes individual microvessels of the plurality of encoded microvessels from each other. The plurality of isolated microvessels also includes a plurality of compartments each configured to separate individual microvessels of the plurality of encoded microvessels from each other.

Подробнее
14-01-2016 дата публикации

DEVICES AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING AND ANALYZING MICROARRAYS

Номер: US20160008785A1
Автор: Bergo Vladislav B.
Принадлежит:

Devices and methods for producing and analyzing microarrays are disclosed. In an embodiment, a method for converting a library of beads to an array of analytes includes positioning a plurality of beads having one or more analytes bound therein on a solid support in a spatially separated manner, causing the analytes to be released from the plurality of microparticles, and localizing the released analytes in discrete spots. 1. A composition comprising:a solid support comprising a surface,a plurality of beads located on the surface of the solid support, anda plurality of spots located on the surface of the solid support wherein individual spots include analytes that were previously bound to individual beads from the plurality of beads.2. The composition of wherein the surface of the solid support is uneven claim 1 , slanted or pitted.3. The composition of wherein the solid support is a microwell array plate.4. The composition of wherein the plurality of beads is a bead array in which at least some beads are separated by less than 1 mm.5. The composition of wherein the plurality of beads is a bead array that lacks positional encoding.6. The composition of wherein dimensions of the spots are less than 3-fold of dimensions of their respective beads.7. The composition of wherein dimensions of the spots are less than 2-fold of dimensions of their respective beads.8. The composition of wherein at least some beads are optically encoded.9. The composition of wherein at least some beads are fluorescent.10. The composition of wherein at least some beads are magnetic.11. The composition of wherein the analytes are peptide analytes and wherein at least some beads are capable of binding at least 10 fmol of a peptide analyte per bead.12. The composition of wherein the plurality of spots comprises at least 100 non-overlapping spots.13. The composition of wherein the plurality of spots comprises at least 10 claim 1 ,000 non-overlapping spots.14. The composition of wherein the solid ...

Подробнее
17-04-2014 дата публикации

Optical system and method for reading encoded microbeads

Номер: US20140103114A1
Принадлежит: Illumina Inc

A method and apparatus for reading a microbead having a code thereon is provided wherein the code is projected on and read from a Fourier plane. The microbead may be 1-1000 microns (um) or smaller in feature size. The code is projected on the Fourier plane by scattering input light off the microbead. The scattered light from the microbead is directed through an optical arrangement having a transform lens for projecting the code on the Fourier plane, and read on the Fourier plane using a charge coupled device (CCD) or other similar device. The code may include periodic layers of material having different refractivities or phase, including index of refraction differences; periodic spatial modulations having a different phase or amplitude; a periodic binary phase change used to code information in the Fourier plane; a photonic crystal used to encode the information on the microbead, wherein a pattern of holes causes interference between incident and scattered light to form spatial and spectral patterns in the far field that are unique to the pattern of holes; or may be formed in the microbead using a single photoactive inner region, a series of longitudinal holes, different fluorescence regions, or concentric rings of material in a preform.

Подробнее
22-01-2015 дата публикации

Method and Apparatus for the Analysis and Identification of Molecules

Номер: US20150021183A1
Автор: Daniel Wai-Cheong So
Принадлежит: Individual

An apparatus and method for performing analysis and identification of molecules have been presented. In one embodiment, a portable molecule analyzer includes a sample input/output connection to receive a sample, a nanopore-based sequencing chip to perform analysis on the sample substantially in real-time, and an output interface to output result of the analysis.

Подробнее
28-01-2016 дата публикации

MICRODEVICE ARRAYS FORMED BY MAGNETIC ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20160023179A1
Принадлежит:

Microdevices containing a predetermined preferential axis of magnetization are disposed in an array having discreet regions. Under influence of a magnetic field, the microdevices can have at least twelve discrete orientations, and can advantageously be flipped upside down in place. Microdevices can be coded in a manner that supports a coding space of at least 10, 10, 10or even 10or more choices, and can include one or more chemically reactive sites. The regions can be defined by long and short bars, in which microdevices span gaps between the longer bars, and the shorter bars measure less than 60% of such gaps. Preferred embodiments are also provided to produce microfabricated microdevices for magnetic assembly-based arraying. 1. A method of forming an array of microdevices , comprising:providing an arraying chip comprising a substrate having magnetizable magnetic elements, the elements each having an element predetermined preferential axis of magnetization and forming an array of discrete regions that can each exert magnetic forces in response to an external magnetic field,wherein an induced magnetization in its absolute magnitude along the element preferential axis of magnetization of magnetization of each element is at least 20% more than an induced magnetization of said element along at least one other axis;providing the external magnetic field from a magnetic field generator to direct array formation; andarraying manufactured microdevices, the microdevices each having a microdevice predetermined preferential axis of magnetization, wherein an induced magnetization in its absolute magnitude along the microdevice predetermined preferential axis of the magnetization of each microdevice is at least 20% more than an induced magnetization of said microdevice along at least one other axis.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the orientation of the microdevices in the array can be directed to at least two discrete orientations of the microdevices.3. The method of claim 1 ...

Подробнее
10-02-2022 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ANALYZING REACTIONS

Номер: US20220040661A1
Принадлежит:

The invention proceeds from an apparatus for analyzing reactions, comprising a starting material distributor () and at least two reactors () which are connected in parallel and are each connected via a connecting conduit () to an outlet of the starting material distributor (). To set the inflow, a pressure regulator () and a restrictor () are installed in each connecting conduit () between the starting material distributor () and the reactors () or an outlet conduit () in which a restrictor () and a pressure regulator () are installed branches off from each connecting conduit (). 1735733195731319335. An apparatus for analyzing reactions , comprising a starting material distributor () and at least two reactors () which are connected in parallel and are each connected via a connecting conduit () to an outlet of the starting material distributor () , wherein a pressure regulator () and a restrictor () are installed in each connecting conduit () between the starting material distributor () and the reactors () in order to set the inflow or an outlet conduit () in which a restrictor () and a pressure regulator () are installed branches off from each connecting conduit ().233719. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the pressure regulator () is an exit pressure regulator and is installed between the starting material distributor () and the restrictor ().333193. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the pressure regulator () is an admission pressure regulator and is installed between the restrictor () and the reactor ().419. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the restrictor () is a capillary claim 1 , a microstructured component claim 1 , an orifice plate or a nozzle.539. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the reactors () are connected to a further distributor ().61993. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein a restrictor () is positioned between the further distributor () and each reactor ().7339191993. The apparatus according to ...

Подробнее
01-02-2018 дата публикации

DE NOVO SYNTHESIZED GENE LIBRARIES

Номер: US20180029001A1
Принадлежит:

De novo synthesized large libraries of nucleic acids are provided herein with low error rates. Further, devices for the manufacturing of high-quality building blocks, such as oligonucleotides, are described herein. Longer nucleic acids can be synthesized in parallel using microfluidic assemblies. Further, methods herein allow for the fast construction of large libraries of long, high-quality genes. Devices for the manufacturing of large libraries of long and high-quality nucleic acids are further described herein. 1. A polynucleotide cDNA library based on instructions provided in a computer readable non-transient medium , the library comprising at least 20 ,000 polynucleotides based on the instructions provided in the computer readable non-transient medium , wherein the at least 20 ,000 polynucleotides collectively encode cDNA sequences for at least 500 genes or gene fragments , and wherein the at least 20 ,000 polynucleotides encode sequences with an aggregate error rate of less than 1 in 800 bases compared to sequences received in the instructions provided in the computer readable non-transient medium.2. The polynucleotide cDNA library of claim 1 , wherein the at least 20 claim 1 ,000 polynucleotides encode sequences with an aggregate error rate of less than 1 in 1000 bases compared to sequences received in the instructions provided in the computer readable non-transient medium.3. The polynucleotide cDNA library of claim 1 , wherein each of the at least 20 claim 1 ,000 polynucleotides comprises a first overlap region which is complementary to a second overlap region of another polynucleotide of the at least 20 claim 1 ,000 polynucleotides.4. The polynucleotide cDNA library of claim 3 , wherein the first overlap region comprises a GC content of 35% to 65%.5. The polynucleotide cDNA library of claim 3 , wherein the first overlap region comprises 10 to 100 bases in length.6. The polynucleotide cDNA library of claim 3 , wherein the at least 20 claim 3 ,000 ...

Подробнее
17-02-2022 дата публикации

DROPLET LIBRARIES

Номер: US20220047998A1
Принадлежит:

The present invention generally relates to droplet libraries and to systems and methods for the formation of libraries of droplets. The present invention also relates to methods utilizing these droplet libraries in various biological, chemical, or diagnostic assays. 114.-. (canceled)15. A method for detecting target molecules in a fluid sample , the method comprising:providing, to a microfluidic device, a fluid sample comprising target molecules, a plurality of beads each comprising a reactive component for binding a target molecule thereto, and a detection component for binding to a target molecule that is bound to a bead;partitioning, in the microfluidic device, the fluid sample into plurality of separate and isolated partitions of fluid, wherein at least one of the plurality of partitions comprises an immunocomplex comprising a target molecule bound between a single bead, via an associated reactive component, and an associated detection component; andmonitoring each of the plurality of partitions for detection of an event associated with contents of one or more of the plurality of partitions.16. The method of claim 15 , wherein the plurality of partitions comprises a first subset and a second subset claim 15 , wherein the first subset comprises partitions that each comprise no bead and the second subset comprises partitions that each comprise a single bead.17. The method of claim 16 , wherein a majority of the plurality of partitions are provided within either the first or the second subset.18. The method of claim 15 , wherein the reactive component and the detection component comprise a first and a second antibody claim 15 , respectively.19. The method of claim 15 , wherein the detection component comprises one or more detectable labels.20. The method of claim 19 , wherein the one or more detectable labels comprises at least one of an optical label claim 19 , an enzymatic label claim 19 , and a radioactive label.21. The method of claim 20 , wherein the one or ...

Подробнее
17-02-2022 дата публикации

Enzyme quantification

Номер: US20220050108A1
Принадлежит: Bio Rad Laboratories Inc

The invention generally relates to methods for quantifying an amount of enzyme molecules. Systems and methods of the invention are provided for measuring an amount of target by forming a plurality of fluid partitions, a subset of which include the target, performing an enzyme-catalyzed reaction in the subset, and detecting the number of partitions in the subset. The amount of target can be determined based on the detected number.

Подробнее
31-01-2019 дата публикации

ANALYSIS PLATE, ANALYSIS METHOD, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING ANALYSIS PLATE

Номер: US20190033213A1
Принадлежит:

An analysis plate including: a substrate; and a molecule immobilized on a surface of the substrate, the molecule specifically recognizing a measurement target substance, wherein the substrate includes a selective reflection layer in at least part of the layer thereof. Preferably, the surface of the substrate has a concavo-convex structure capable of exhibiting a structural color. Preferably, a band of light reflection caused by a selective reflectivity of the selective reflection layer falls within a band of light reflection caused by the concavo-convex structure. Also provided are an analysis method using the same and a production method thereof. 1. An analysis plate comprising: a substrate; and a molecule immobilized on a surface of the substrate , the molecule specifically recognizing a measurement target substance , whereinthe substrate includes a selective reflection layer in at least part of the layer thereof.2. The analysis plate according to claim 1 , wherein:the surface of the substrate has a concavo-convex structure capable of exhibiting a structural color; anda band of light reflection caused by a selective reflectivity of the selective reflection layer falls within a band of light reflection caused by the concavo-convex structure.3. The analysis plate according to claim 2 , wherein the band of the light reflection caused by the selective reflectivity has a peak falling within the band of the light reflection caused by the concavo-convex structure.4. The analysis plate according to claim 1 , wherein a layer positioned at the surface of the substrate is the selective reflection layer.5. An analysis method for measuring a measurement target substance contained in an analyte claim 1 , comprising the steps of:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'preparing the analysis plate according to which includes, as the molecule specifically recognizing the measurement target substance, a molecule that specifically binds to the measurement target substance ...

Подробнее
09-02-2017 дата публикации

COMBINATORIC ENCODING METHODS FOR MICROARRAYS

Номер: US20170038371A1
Автор: TRAU Dieter
Принадлежит:

A method for determining a presence or absence of one or more target analytes in a sample includes contacting the sample with an array of particles comprising at least first and second particle subsets disposed therein with a known particle number ratio with respect to each other. The first particle subset has at least one binding site configured to bind with a first target analyte and the second particle subset has at least one binding site configured to bind with a second, different target analyte. Changes are detected in a detectable signal emitted by the particles after contacting the sample with the array. A number of the particles that emit the change in the detectable signal are counted and this number is compared to the known particle number ratio of the subsets so as to determine the presence or absence of the one or more of the target analytes. 1. A method for determining a presence or absence of one or more target analytes in a sample , the method comprising:contacting the sample with an array of particles comprising at least first and second particle subsets disposed in the array with a known particle number ratio with respect to each other, the first particle subset having at least one binding site configured to bind with a first one of the target analytes and the second particle subset having at least one binding site configured to bind with a second, different one of the target analytes;detecting changes in a detectable signal emitted by the particles after contacting the sample with the array;counting a number of the particles that emit the change in the detectable signal; andcomparing the number of the particles that emit the change to the known particle number ratio of the subsets so as to determine the presence or absence of the one or more of the target analytes.2. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising detecting a magnitude of the change in the detectable signal emitted by the particles.3. The method according to claim 1 , further ...

Подробнее
06-02-2020 дата публикации

FABRICATION OF PATTERNED ARRAYS

Номер: US20200038831A1
Принадлежит:

Provided herein are methods and compositions for the fabrication of patterned arrays, such as nucleotide arrays. The methods and compositions are suited for the transfer and reorientation of array components. 141.-. (canceled)42. A method for generating an array comprising:providing a template array comprising a plurality of template oligonucleotides coupled thereto;coupling the template array to a recipient array comprising a plurality of oligonucleotides complementary to portions of the plurality of template oligonucleotides; andgenerating a recipient array comprising recipient oligonucleotide products, wherein each of the recipient oligonucleotide products comprises a member of the plurality of oligonucleotides and an additional oligonucleotide, wherein the additional oligonucleotide is complementary to an additional portion of a member of the plurality of template oligonucleotides.43. The method of claim 42 , wherein at least 40% of the recipient oligonucleotide products are complementary to a full-length oligonucleotide from the plurality of template oligonucleotides.44. The method of claim 42 , wherein the template array comprises at least 100 spots.45. The method of claim 42 , wherein the directionality of the recipient oligonucleotide products relative to the recipient array is the same as the directionality of the template oligonucleotides relative to the template array.46. The method of claim 42 , wherein the directionality of the recipient oligonucleotide products relative to the recipient array is the opposite of the directionality of the template oligonucleotides relative to the template array.47. The method of claim 42 , wherein a plurality of recipient arrays are generated.48. The method of claim 42 , wherein the plurality of recipient oligonucleotide products are on average at least 99% identical between one recipient array and another.49. A method for generating a complementary array comprising:(a) providing a plurality of template oligonucleotides ...

Подробнее
07-02-2019 дата публикации

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR THE MANIPULATION OF MICROCARRIERS FOR AN IDENTIFICATION PURPOSE

Номер: US20190041304A1
Принадлежит: MYCARTIS NV

A method and apparatus for the manipulation for an identification purpose of a microcarrier. The method comprising the steps of: (a) an identification purpose step of the microcarrier; and (b) a positioning and orientation step prior to or during the identification purpose step. The apparatus comprising means for identification purposes such as a microscope or labelling means such as a high spatial resolution light source, and means for the positioning and orientation of the microcarriers. 1. A method for manipulation of a microcarrier for the purpose of identifying the microcarrier , said method comprising the steps of:a detection step for detecting an encoded microcarrier, wherein the encoded microcarrier includes a code written thereon; and distributing a plurality of microcarriers, that includes said encoded microcarrier, in a one-layer system which results in a plane configuration having two dimensions (X, Y), and', 'restricting rotational movement of the plurality of microcarriers, wherein the plurality of microcarriers have an ellipsoidal or cylindrical shape and wherein the positioning and orientation step results from the ellipsoidal or cylindrical shape of the plurality of microcarriers., 'a positioning and orientation step prior to or during the detection step, wherein said positioning and orientation step comprises2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the step of distributing the plurality of microcarriers in the one-layer system results in a line configuration.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said encoded microcarrier is encoded by a code written thereon by exposure to a high spatial resolution light source.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the method further comprises:(i) encoding said encoded microcarrier by writing a code thereon, and(ii) allowing a target-analyte reaction on or in said encoded microcarrier.5. The method according to claim 4 , wherein step (ii) precedes step (i).6. The method according to claim 4 , ...

Подробнее
07-02-2019 дата публикации

DIGITAL BIOSENSOR

Номер: US20190041387A1
Автор: Auld Jeffery R.X.
Принадлежит:

The presently disclosed subject matter relates to a biodetection system centered on the development and optimization of a logistically simple assay for detecting, identifying, and/or quantifying microbial pathogens using an unmodified substrate. Specifically, the disclosed system quantitatively measures target analytes (e.g., bacteria) isolated over a digitally-encoded substrate. Isolated microbes are positioned in specific locations and geometries on the substrate data surface, resulting in a discernible interruption and/or change to data being read from the substrate. The change can be exploited to indicate positive detection and detection counts for one or more specific microbes. 1. A digital biosensor for detecting the presence or amount of one or more analytes in a sample , the digital biosensor comprising:an optically read digital substrate that includes a top face with a layer comprising a data path capable of being read by an optical drive incident upon the layer, wherein the data path is encoded with a baseline data that is static, and wherein the top face is defined by an assay surface used for sample deposition;a cover overlaid on the top face of the digital substrate, wherein the cover is attached to the top face about the perimeter of the digital substrate;wherein the digital biosensor is configured such that an amount of the one or more analytes can be positioned between the top face of the digital substrate and the cover; andwherein the presence, amount, or both of the one or more analytes can be detected by an interruption or change to the baseline data being read from the digital substrate by a digital optical device.2. The digital biosensor of claim 1 , wherein the digital substrate is a digital optical disk.3. The digital biosensor of claim 1 , wherein the analyte is selected from the bacteria claim 1 , viruses claim 1 , fungi claim 1 , spores claim 1 , or combinations thereof.4. The digital biosensor of claim 1 , wherein the digital substrate is ...

Подробнее
18-02-2016 дата публикации

SINGLE CELL CAPTURE WITH CAPTURE CHIPS

Номер: US20160045884A1
Принадлежит:

The present invention provides methods, systems, assemblies, and articles for capturing single cells with a capture chip. In certain embodiments, the capture chip comprises a substrate comprising a plurality of cell-sized dimples or wells that each allow a single cell to be captured from a cell suspension. In some embodiments, the dimples or wells of the capture chip align with the holes or wells of a multi-well through-hole chip, and/or a multi-well chip, such that the cell, or the contents of the single cell, may be transferred to a corresponding well of the multi-well chip. In particular embodiments, the bottom of each dimple or well of the capture chip has a positive electrical charge sufficient to attract cells from a cell suspension flowing over the dimples or wells. 1. A system comprising:a) a capture chip comprising a substrate comprising a plurality of cell-sized dimples or wells that each allow a single cell to be captured from a cell mixture; andb) a multi-well through-hole chip, wherein said multi-well through-hole chip comprises a plurality of holes, and when combined with a backing or said capture chip, forms a multi-well chip which comprises a plurality of wells; andwherein said plurality of cell-sized dimples or wells matches one-for-one, and aligns with, said plurality of holes in said multi-well through-hole chip.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein some or all of said cell-sized dimples or wells each contain a single cell claim 1 , and/or wherein said plurality of wells in said multi-well chip: i) have a volume of 50 and 5000 nl claim 1 , and/or ii) comprise at least 300 wells.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein said capture chip and said multi-well through-hole chip are attached to each other thereby forming said multi-well chip claim 1 , and wherein some or all of said plurality of wells in said multi-well chip contain reagents that detach and/or lyse cells.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein some or all of said cell-sized dimples or wells each ...

Подробнее
03-03-2022 дата публикации

METHODS, DEVICES, AND SYSTEMS FOR ANALYTE DETECTION AND ANALYSIS

Номер: US20220064727A1
Принадлежит:

Provided are systems and methods for analyte detection and analysis. A system can comprise an open substrate. The open substrate may be configured to rotate or otherwise move. The open substrate can comprise an array of individually addressable locations, with analytes immobilized thereto. The substrate may be spatially indexed to identify nucleic acid molecules from one or more sources, and/or sequences thereof, with the respective one or more sources. A solution comprising a plurality of probes may be directed across the array to couple at least one of the plurality of probes with at least one of the analytes to form a bound probe. A detector can be configured to detect a signal from the bound probe via scanning of the substrate while minimizing temperature fluctuations of the substrate or optical aberrations caused by bubbles.

Подробнее
21-02-2019 дата публикации

FLUIDIC DEVICES WITH BEAD WELL GEOMETRIES WITH SPATIALLY SEPARATED BEAD RETENTION AND SIGNAL DETECTION SEGMENTS AND RELATED METHODS

Номер: US20190054470A1
Принадлежит:

A fluidic device includes a plurality of reaction wells, typically in a dense array, with at least one bead retention segment in fluid communication with and spatially separated from at least one signal detection segment. A respective bead retention segment can be configured to hold a single bead, which can have a reagent attached thereto. 1. A fluidic device comprising:a plurality of reaction wells characterized in that the reaction wells have at least one bead retention segment and at least one spatially separated signal detection segment in fluid communication with the at least one bead retention segment.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the device is a microfluidic chip and the reaction wells are provided as an array of reaction wells.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the reaction wells have a volumetric capacity of between 1 aL to 1 μL.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one bead retention segment is sized and configured to hold only a respective single bead claim 1 , and wherein at least one of the at least one separate signal detection segment has an end portion that resides a distance L of between 0.3× to about 200× of a diameter of a target bead claim 1 , typically between 1 μm to 1 mm claim 1 , from one or more of the at least one bead retention segment claim 1 , optionally between 1 μm to 10 μm.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one bead retention segment is sized and configured to hold a microspherical bead with a diameter of between 100 nm to 1 mm claim 1 , and wherein the at least one bead retention segment has a width that is between 101% to 195% of the diameter of a respective bead held therein.6. The device of claim 1 , wherein the separate at least one signal detection segment comprises an elongate channel that has a width that is less than a width of an adjacent bead retention segment.7. The device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one bead retention segment is a single bead retention segment.8. The device of claim 1 , ...

Подробнее
20-02-2020 дата публикации

Rapid Equilibrator for Water Isotope Analysis

Номер: US20200055017A1
Принадлежит:

Technologies for rapid equilibration for water isotope analysis are disclosed. In at least one illustrative embodiment, a vaporizer may include an injection block that defines a chamber and a septum positioned over an inlet of the chamber to seal the chamber. The chamber may be configured to be fluidly coupled to a pump to develop a vacuum within the chamber, and the septum may be configured to receive a needle that is inserted into the chamber. A thermally conductive wool may be positioned within the chamber and may be configured to receive a tip of the needle. 1. A vaporizer comprising:an injection block that defines a chamber, wherein the chamber is configured to be fluidly coupled to a pump to develop a vacuum within the chamber,a septum positioned over an inlet of the chamber to seal the chamber, the septum configured to receive a needle that is inserted into the chamber, anda thermally conductive wool positioned within the chamber and configured to receive a tip of the needle.2. The vaporizer of claim 1 , wherein the injection block is configured to be heated to heat the thermally conductive wool.3. The vaporizer of claim 2 , wherein the injection block is configured to be heated with at least one of a resistive heating element claim 2 , an inductive heating element claim 2 , or an infrared light.4. The vaporizer of claim 2 , wherein the thermally conductive wool is configured to heat the tip of the needle.5. The vaporizer of claim 1 , wherein the wool is configured to be heated with at least one of a resistive heating element claim 1 , an inductive heating element claim 1 , or an infrared light.6. The vaporizer of claim 1 , wherein the needle is configured to be heated with at least one of a resistive heating element claim 1 , an inductive heating element claim 1 , or an infrared light.7. The vaporizer of claim 1 , wherein the thermally conductive wool comprises a wire mesh.8. The vaporizer of claim 1 , wherein the thermally conductive wool comprises at least ...

Подробнее
17-03-2022 дата публикации

NANOSCALE BIOCHEMICAL SAMPLE PREPARATION AND ANALYSIS

Номер: US20220080420A1
Принадлежит: BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE

Provided herein are methods and systems for biochemical analysis, including compositions and methods for processing and analysis of small cell populations and biological samples (e.g., a robotically controlled chip-based nanodroplet platform). In particular aspects, the methods described herein can reduce total processing volumes from conventional volumes to nanoliter volumes within a single reactor vessel (e.g., within a single droplet reactor) while minimizing losses, such as due to sample evaporation. 1. A platform for biological sample preparation , comprising:{'sup': '2', '#text': 'a substrate comprising at least one reactor vessel having one or more hydrophilic surfaces configured for containment of a biological sample, wherein the hydrophilic surfaces have a non-zero total surface area less than 25 mm;'}a spacer containing an aperture, wherein the aperture is dimensioned to surround the at least one reactor vessel when the spacer is positioned on the substrate; anda cover positioned on the spacer.2. The platform of claim 1 , further comprising a membrane interposed between the spacer and the cover claim 1 , the membrane configured to form a gas-tight seal between the spacer and the cover to minimize evaporation.3. The platform of claim 1 , wherein the platform is formed from a material that is substantially optically transparent.4. The platform of claim 1 , wherein the platform is formed from glass.5. The platform of claim 1 , further comprising at least one hydrophobic surface surrounding the at least one reactor vessel.6. The platform of claim 1 , further comprising at least two reactor vessels claim 1 , wherein the at least two reactor vessels are separated by a hydrophobic surface.7. The platform of claim 1 , wherein the hydrophilic surface is formed on an upper surface of a pillar and defines the lateral boundary of the least one reactor vessel.8. The platform of claim 1 , wherein the at least one reactor vessel is a well having a depth extending below a ...

Подробнее
11-03-2021 дата публикации

LOADING NUCLEIC ACIDS ONTO SUBSTRATES

Номер: US20210069664A1
Принадлежит:

Methods, compositions, and systems for distributing nucleic acids into array regions are provided. The methods, compositions, and systems utilize nucleic acid condensing agents to increase efficiency of distribution of the nucleic acids into the array regions. Various methods for facilitating distribution of the nucleic acids to the array regions are provided. 17-. (canceled)8. A method for distributing polymerase-template complexes into a plurality of nanoscale wells , the method comprising:providing a surface comprising the plurality of nanoscale wells;contacting polymerase-template complexes in solution with polyethylene glycol (PEG) and a salt comprising a cation to compact the templates of the polymerase-template complexes from a random coil into a compacted toroidal, spherical, or globular form, thereby providing a solution comprising compacted polymerase-template complexes, wherein the compacted polymerase-template complexes are not bound to beads;andexposing the surface to the solution, whereby the compacted polymerase-template complexes diffuse into the nanoscale wells, thereby distributing the compacted polymerase-template complexes into the nanoscale wells.9. The method of claim 8 , wherein the solution comprises PEG 8000.10. The method of claim 8 , wherein the solution comprises 2.5-25 mM PEG 8000.11. The method of claim 8 , wherein the solution comprises 5-15 mM PEG 8000.12. (canceled)13. The method of claim 8 , wherein the solution comprises a monovalent cation at 50 to 500 mM.14. The method of claim 8 , wherein the solution comprises a monovalent cation at 100 to 300 mM.15. (canceled)16. The method of claim 15 , wherein the solution comprises a divalent cation at 0.05 to 10 mM.17. The method of claim 8 , wherein the solution comprises PEG 8000 and K.18. The method of claim 8 , wherein the solution comprises PEG 8000 claim 8 , K claim 8 , and Sr.19. The method of claim 8 , wherein the solution comprises 5-15 mM PEG 8000 and 100-300 mM K.20. The method ...

Подробнее
05-03-2020 дата публикации

CELL LINE, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPTICAL-BASED SCREENING OF ION-CHANNEL MODULATORS

Номер: US20200072817A1
Принадлежит:

A variety of applications, systems, methods and constructs are implemented for use in connection with screening of ion-channel modulators. Consistent with one such system, drug candidates are screened to identify their effects on cell membrane ion channels and pumps. The system includes screening cells having light responsive membrane ion switches, voltage-gated ion switches and fluorescence producing voltage sensors. A chemical delivery device introduces the drug candidates to be screened. An optical delivery device activates the light responsive ion switches. An optical sensor monitors fluorescence produced by the voltage sensors. A processor processes data received from the optical sensor. A memory stores the data received from the optical sensor. 1. A modified cell line derived from parental cell line 293T , wherein the modified cell line comprises:voltage-gated ion channels; andlight-responsive ion switches that mediate depolarization from activation of the voltage-responsive ion channels.2. The cell line of claim 1 , wherein the ion switches are ChR2 ion channels.3. The cell line of claim 1 , wherein the ion switches are NpHR ion pumps.4. The cell line of claim 1 , wherein the voltage-gated ion channels are Ca2+ channels.5. The cell line of claim 1 , wherein the modified cell line further possesses the properties of genetically-encoded ion indicators.6. The cell line of claim 5 , wherein the genetically-encoded ion indicators are calcium indicators7. A system for screening drug candidates to identify their effects on cell membrane ion channels and pumps claim 5 , comprising:screening cells having light responsive membrane ion switches, voltage-gated ion switches and fluorescence producing voltage sensors;a chemical delivery device for introducing the drug candidates to be screened;an optical delivery device to activate the light responsive ion switches;an optical sensor to monitor fluorescence produced by the voltage sensors;a processor to process data ...

Подробнее
14-03-2019 дата публикации

METHODS OF SAMPLE PREPARATION

Номер: US20190076813A1
Принадлежит:

The present disclosure provides methods, compositions, and kits for methods that can improve techniques nucleic acid analysis, and can allow for more reliable and accurate targeted, multiplexed, high throughput sequencing. The methods, compositions, and kits can be used for sequencing target loci of nucleic acid. The methods, compositions, and kits disclosed herein can be used for assisted de novo targeted sequencing. The methods, compositions, and kits disclosed herein can also be used for library labeling for de novo sequencing and phasing. 1152.-. (canceled)153. A method of generating a tagged nucleic acid library , comprising the steps of:annealing a first oligo population to a library template;performing library template-directed nucleic acid extension from the annealed first oligo population to produce a population of extension products;affinity tagging the first extension products;terminating the library template-directed nucleic acid extension to produce a population of first extension products of indeterminate length, wherein at least some first extension products comprise at least 200 bp; andadding a second oligo sequence near the 3′ end of the first extension product;such that a tagged library of nucleic acid molecules is generated comprising nucleic acids each independently comprising a first oligo sequence, a template derived nucleic acid sequence of indeterminate length, and a second oligo sequence.154. The method of claim 153 , wherein the first oligo originates from a first random oligo population.155. The method of claim 153 , wherein said terminating the library template-directed nucleic acid extension comprises incorporation of a biotin tagged ddNTP.156. The method of claim 153 , wherein the affinity tag comprises biotin bound to a dideoxy moiety at the 3′ end of the first nucleic acid strand157. The method of claim 153 , comprising affinity purifying said first extension product.158. The method of claim 153 , wherein library template-directed ...

Подробнее
14-03-2019 дата публикации

CATALYSTS FOR PETROCHEMICAL CATALYSIS

Номер: US20190077728A1
Принадлежит:

Metal oxide catalysts comprising various dopants are provided. The catalysts are useful as heterogenous catalysts in a variety of catalytic reactions, for example, the oxidative coupling of methane to C2 hydrocarbons such as ethane and ethylene. Related methods for use and manufacture of the same are also disclosed. 140-. (canceled)41. A catalyst comprising a mixed oxide of a lanthanide and tungsten , wherein the catalyst further comprises a sodium dopant and at least one doping element from groups 2 , 4-15 , lanthanides or combinations thereof , wherein the catalyst comprises a Cselectivity of greater than 50% and a methane conversion of greater than 20% when the catalyst is employed as a heterogeneous catalyst in the oxidative coupling of methane at a temperature of 750° C. or less.42. The catalyst of claim 41 , wherein the lanthanide is Ce claim 41 , Pr claim 41 , Nd claim 41 , La claim 41 , Eu claim 41 , Sm or Yb.43. The catalyst of claim 41 , wherein the at least one doping element is Fe claim 41 , Co claim 41 , Mn claim 41 , Cu claim 41 , Ni claim 41 , Sr claim 41 , Ga claim 41 , Zr claim 41 , Pb claim 41 , Zn claim 41 , Cr claim 41 , Pt claim 41 , Al claim 41 , Nb claim 41 , La claim 41 , Ba claim 41 , Bi claim 41 , Sn claim 41 , In claim 41 , Ru claim 41 , P or combinations thereof.44. A catalyst comprising a rare earth oxide and two or more dopants claim 41 , wherein the catalyst comprises a Cselectivity of greater than 50% and a methane conversion of greater than 20% when the catalyst is employed as a heterogeneous catalyst in the oxidative coupling of methane at a temperature of 750° C. or less claim 41 , and wherein the dopant comprises Eu/Na claim 41 , Sr/Na claim 41 , Na/Zr/Eu/Ca claim 41 , Mg/Na claim 41 , Sr/Sm/Ho/Tm claim 41 , Sr/W claim 41 , Mg/La/K claim 41 , Na/K/Mg/Tm claim 41 , Na/Dy/K claim 41 , Na/La/Dy claim 41 , Na/La/Eu claim 41 , Na/La/Eu/In claim 41 , Na/La/K claim 41 , Na/La/Li/Cs claim 41 , K/La claim 41 , K/La/S claim 41 , K/Na claim ...

Подробнее
22-03-2018 дата публикации

MICROFLUIDIC DEVICES AND METHODS OF USE IN THE FORMATION AND CONTROL OF NANOREACTORS

Номер: US20180080020A1
Принадлежит:

The present invention provides novel microfluidic devices and methods that are useful for performing high-throughput screening assays and combinatorial chemistry. The invention provides for aqueous based emulsions containing uniquely labeled cells, enzymes, nucleic acids, etc., wherein the emulsions further comprise primers, labels, probes, and other reactants. An oil based carrier-fluid envelopes the emulsion library on a microfluidic device, such that a continuous channel provides for flow of the immiscible fluids, to accomplish pooling, coalescing, mixing, sorting, detection, etc., of the emulsion library. 230. The method of claim , wherein the aqueous droplets are surrounded by the immiscible carrier fluid.330. The method of claim , wherein the immiscible carrier fluid is injected from a direction substantially perpendicular to the channel.430. The method of claim , wherein the aqueous droplets have the same composition.530. The method of claim , wherein the aqueous droplets have different compositions.630. The method of claim , wherein the immiscible carrier fluid is an oil.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the oil comprises a surfactant.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the surfactant is a fluorosurfactant.930. The method of claim claim 7 , wherein the immiscible carrier fluid is a fluorinated oil.1030. The method of claim claim 7 , wherein the immiscible carrier fluid is injected using a syringe or pump.1130. The method of claim claim 7 , wherein the immiscible carrier fluid is injected using positive or negative pressure source.1230. The method of claim claim 7 , wherein the product of the PCR reaction detected in the one or more aqueous droplets comprises a plurality of fluorescent reporter molecules.13. The method of claim 12 , wherein the fluorescent reporter molecules are separated by a polymerase from quencher molecules during the PCR reaction.1430. The method of claim claim 12 , wherein the nucleic acid is an antibiotic resistant gene.1530. The ...

Подробнее
29-03-2018 дата публикации

Flow Cell Array and Uses Thereof

Номер: US20180085727A1
Принадлежит:

Apparatus, computer program products, and methods for using a flow cell array are provided herein. A computer program product includes a computer readable storage medium having program instructions embodied therewith, the program instructions executable by a device to cause the device to determine placement of one or more reaction sites on a first component; provide a material for the reaction sites in one or more surface channels of the first component; connect the first component to a second component to form an array, wherein the surface channels of the first component connect the reaction sites with one or more vias, and wherein the second component comprises the vias connected to multiple sub-surface channels; and align the surface channels of the first component with the vias of the second component to form a connection between the first component and the second component. 1. A computer program product comprising a computer readable storage medium having program instructions embodied therewith , the program instructions executable by a device to cause the device to:determine placement of one or more reaction sites on a first component;provide a material for the one or more reaction sites in one or more surface channels of the first component;connect the first component to a second component to form an array, wherein the one or more surface channels of the first component connect the one or more reaction sites with one or more vias, and wherein the second component comprises the one or more vias connected to multiple sub-surface channels; andalign the one or more surface channels of the first component with the one or more vias of the second component to form a connection between the first component and the second component.2. The computer program product of claim 1 , wherein said determining is based on use of a Gauss number if the number of the one or more reaction sites represents a sum of two integer squares.3. The computer program product of claim 1 , ...

Подробнее
29-03-2018 дата публикации

Flow Cell Array and Uses Thereof

Номер: US20180085728A1
Принадлежит:

Systems and methods for using a flow cell array are provided herein. A system includes at least one processor coupled to a memory and configured for determining placement of one or more reaction sites on a first component; providing a material for the one or more reaction sites in one or more surface channels of the first component; connecting the first component to a second component to form an array, wherein the one or more surface channels of the first component connect the one or more reaction sites with one or more vias, and wherein the second component comprises the one or more vias connected to multiple sub-surface channels; and aligning the one or more surface channels of the first component with the one or more vias of the second component to form a connection between the first component and the second component. 1. A system comprising:a memory; and determining placement of one or more reaction sites on a first component;', 'providing a material for the one or more reaction sites in one or more surface channels of the first component;', 'connecting the first component to a second component to form an array, wherein the one or more surface channels of the first component connect the one or more reaction sites with one or more vias, and wherein the second component comprises the one or more vias connected to multiple sub-surface channels; and', 'aligning the one or more surface channels of the first component with the one or more vias of the second component to form a connection between the first component and the second component., 'at least one processor coupled to the memory and configured for2. The system of claim 1 , wherein said determining is based on use of a Gauss number if the number of the one or more reaction sites represents a sum of two integer squares.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein said determining is based on use of numerical approximation.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one processor is further configured for:independently ...

Подробнее
05-04-2018 дата публикации

Flow Cell Array and Uses Thereof

Номер: US20180093243A1
Принадлежит:

Systems, computer program products, and methods for using a flow cell array are provided herein. A computer program product includes a computer readable storage medium having program instructions embodied therewith, the program instructions executable by a device to cause the device to determine placement of multiple reaction site openings, wherein each reaction site opening is connected to a first sub-surface channel; connect the first sub-surface channel to two or more additional sub-surface channels by multiple vias; and provide a material for multiple reaction sites, wherein an overlap of the multiple reaction site openings and the material delineate the multiple reaction sites. 1. A computer program product comprising a computer readable storage medium having program instructions embodied therewith , the program instructions executable by a device to cause the device to:determine placement of multiple reaction site openings, wherein each reaction site opening is connected to a first sub-surface channel;connect the first sub-surface channel to two or more additional sub-surface channels by multiple vias; andprovide a material for multiple reaction sites, wherein an overlap of the multiple reaction site openings and the material delineate the multiple reaction sites.2. The computer program product of claim 1 , wherein the program instructions executable by a computing device further cause the computing device to:incorporate a cover to seal the multiple reaction site openings.3. The computer program product of claim 2 , wherein said incorporating comprises temporarily securing the cover.4. The computer program product of claim 2 , wherein said incorporating comprises permanently securing the cover.5. The computer program product of claim 1 , wherein said determining is based on use of a Gauss number if the number of the multiple reaction site openings represents a sum of two integer squares.6. The computer program product of claim 1 , wherein said determining is ...

Подробнее
05-04-2018 дата публикации

Flow Cell Array and Uses Thereof

Номер: US20180093244A1
Принадлежит: International Business Machines Corp

Systems, computer program products, and methods for using a flow cell array are provided herein. A system includes at least one processor coupled to a memory and configured for determining placement of multiple reaction site openings, wherein each reaction site opening is connected to a first sub-surface channel; connecting the first sub-surface channel to two or more additional sub-surface channels by multiple vias; and providing a material for multiple reaction sites, wherein an overlap of the multiple reaction site openings and the material delineate the multiple reaction sites.

Подробнее
05-04-2018 дата публикации

Flow Cell Array and Uses Thereof

Номер: US20180093245A1
Принадлежит:

Systems, computer program products, and methods for using a flow cell array are provided herein. A computer program product includes a computer readable storage medium having program instructions embodied therewith, the program instructions executable by a device to cause the device to deliver multiple items of chemical matter independently to multiple reaction sites of a flow cell array across multiple distinct instances of time; image multiple parallel chemical reactions at the multiple reaction sites of the flow cell array; and record an emission from each of the multiple chemical reactions site. 1. A computer program product comprising a computer readable storage medium having program instructions embodied therewith , the program instructions executable by a device to cause the device to:deliver multiple items of chemical matter independently to multiple reaction sites of a flow cell array across multiple distinct instances of time;image multiple parallel chemical reactions at the multiple reaction sites of the flow cell array; andrecord an emission from each of the multiple chemical reactions site.2. The computer program product of claim 1 , wherein said multiple distinct instances of time comprise multiple non-overlapping instances of time determined based on at least one of the multiple parallel chemical reactions and the multiple items of chemical matter. Embodiments of the invention generally relate to information technology, and, more particularly, to biological sequencing.Existing deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) sequencing techniques, such as sequencing-by-synthesis (SBS), sequencing-by-ligation, and pyro-sequencing, use imaging of parallel cyclical chemical reactions. For example, reversible dye-terminators (RDTs) add one fluorescently-labeled nucleotide to a template (single-stranded DNA, for example) per cycle and determine the type of incorporated nucleotide based on the color of the fluorescent label. Such reactions require changing chemicals at every ...

Подробнее
05-04-2018 дата публикации

Flow Cell Array and Uses Thereof

Номер: US20180093246A1
Принадлежит:

Systems, computer program products, and methods for using a flow cell array are provided herein. A system includes at least one processor coupled to a memory and configured for delivering multiple items of chemical matter independently to multiple reaction sites of a flow cell array across multiple distinct instances of time; imaging multiple parallel chemical reactions at the multiple reaction sites of the flow cell array; and recording an emission from each of the multiple chemical reactions site. 1. A system comprising:a memory; and delivering multiple items of chemical matter independently to multiple reaction sites of a flow cell array across multiple distinct instances of time;', 'imaging multiple parallel chemical reactions at the multiple reaction sites of the flow cell array; and', 'recording an emission from each of the multiple chemical reactions site., 'at least one processor coupled to the memory and configured for2. The system of claim 1 , wherein said multiple distinct instances of time comprise multiple non-overlapping instances of time determined based on at least one of the multiple parallel chemical reactions and the multiple items of chemical matter. Embodiments of the invention generally relate to information technology, and, more particularly, to biological sequencing.Existing deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) sequencing techniques, such as sequencing-by-synthesis (SBS), sequencing-by-ligation, and pyro-sequencing, use imaging of parallel cyclical chemical reactions. For example, reversible dye-terminators (RDTs) add one fluorescently-labeled nucleotide to a template (single-stranded DNA, for example) per cycle and determine the type of incorporated nucleotide based on the color of the fluorescent label. Such reactions require changing chemicals at every cycle and rely on fluidic cells to deliver the chemicals to multiple reaction sites. Typically, each cycle of an RDT chemical reaction includes the steps of detritylation, coupling, capping and ...

Подробнее
06-04-2017 дата публикации

DE NOVO SYNTHESIZED GENE LIBRARIES

Номер: US20170095785A1
Принадлежит:

De novo synthesized large libraries of nucleic acids are provided herein with low error rates. Further, devices for the manufacturing of high-quality building blocks, such as oligonucleotides, are described herein. Longer nucleic acids can be synthesized in parallel using microfluidic assemblies. Further, methods herein allow for the fast construction of large libraries of long, high-quality genes. Devices for the manufacturing of large libraries of long and high-quality nucleic acids are further described herein. 1. A device for nucleic acid collection , comprising: a base layer of the plate; and', a side wall that extends vertically from the base layer;', 'an interior region of the well; and', 'an exterior region of the well, wherein the exterior region of the well has a lower surface energy than the interior region of the well; and, 'one or more wells, wherein each well of the one or more wells comprises], 'a) a plate, the plate comprisingb) a flexible, solid support structure, wherein the flexible, solid support structure comprises a plurality of clusters, wherein each cluster comprises a plurality of loci, wherein each locus comprises (i) a microwell comprising a single fluidic opening, or (ii) a microchannel comprising two fluidic openings and extending through the flexible, solid support structure, and wherein each cluster is vertically aligned to a respective well.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the flexible claim 1 , solid support structure is a sheet claim 1 , tubing claim 1 , gel claim 1 , or film.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the flexible claim 1 , solid support structure comprises nylon claim 1 , nitrocellulose claim 1 , or polypropylene.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the flexible claim 1 , solid support structure comprises silicon claim 1 , polystyrene claim 1 , agarose claim 1 , dextran claim 1 , cellulosic polymer claim 1 , polyacrylamide claim 1 , or polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS).5. The device of claim 1 , wherein the plate is silicon or ...

Подробнее
28-03-2019 дата публикации

ENZYME QUANTIFICATION

Номер: US20190094226A1
Принадлежит:

The invention generally relates to methods for quantifying an amount of enzyme molecules. Systems and methods of the invention are provided for measuring an amount of target by forming a plurality of fluid partitions, a subset of which include the target, performing an enzyme-catalyzed reaction in the subset, and detecting the number of partitions in the subset. The amount of target can be determined based on the detected number. 124-. (canceled)25. A method for identifying components of a chemical reaction , the method comprising:forming a plurality of fluid partitions each comprising a particle that comprises a marker and a fluorescently labeled binder specific to the marker;incubating the fluid partitions, wherein the fluorescently labeled binder binds to the particle comprising the marker; anddetermining an amount of a localized signal from the labeled binder on the particle in the fluid partitions.26. The method of claim 25 , wherein the labeled binder is detected by an optical property.27. The method of claim 25 , wherein the determining step detecting a concentrated signal from the labeled binder localized to the particle compared to a dispersed signal from the labeled binder in the partition.28. The method of claim 25 , wherein said fluid partitions are droplets.29. The method of claim 28 , wherein the droplets are surrounded by an immiscible carrier fluid.30. The method of claim 25 , wherein determining the amount of the localized signal is based upon a ratio of a localized increase in signal intensity to partition wide decrease in signal intensity.31. The method of claim 25 , wherein the amount of labeled binder is determined by a signal strength measured in the fluid partitions.32. The method of claim 31 , wherein signal strength is measured by a laser.33. The method of claim 28 , wherein each of the droplets is formed by merging a first droplet comprising the particle with a second droplet comprising the labeled binder.34. The method of claim 33 , ...

Подробнее
14-04-2016 дата публикации

Flow Cell Array and Uses Thereof

Номер: US20160101401A1
Принадлежит: International Business Machines Corp

Apparatus and methods for using a flow cell array are provided herein. A method includes determining placement of one or more reaction sites on a first component; providing a material for the one or more reaction sites in one or more surface channels of the first component; connecting the first component to a second component to form an array, wherein the one or more surface channels of the first component connect the one or more reaction sites with one or more vias, and wherein the second component comprises the one or more vias connected to multiple sub-surface channels; and aligning the one or more surface channels of the first component with the one or more vias of the second component to form a connection between the first component and the second component.

Подробнее
14-04-2016 дата публикации

Reaction Vessel, Reaction Vessel Arrangement and Method for Analyzing a Substance

Номер: US20160103061A1
Автор: Jörg Weber
Принадлежит: Analyik Jena AG, Analytik Jena AG

The invention concerns a reaction vessel ( 1 ) for analyzing a substance, comprising a storage chamber ( 2 ) with a circular cross section and at least one measuring chamber ( 3 ), wherein the storage chamber ( 2 ) and the measuring chamber ( 3 ) are interconnected in a transition area (UB) and are intended to receive the substance, wherein the measuring chamber ( 3 ) has several pairs of two opposing, plane-parallel measuring windows composed of a transparent material successively configured in the axial direction of the reaction vessel ( 1 ) and/or transversely to this axial direction (F 1 , F 2 ; F 3 , F 4 ; F 5 , F 6 ; F 7 , F 8 ) and wherein a distance (A 1 , A 2 , A 3 ) between the measuring windows of a pair (F 1 , F 2 ; F 3 , F 4 ; F 5 , F 6 ) is different from a distance (A 2 , A 3 , A 1 ) between the measuring windows of the remaining pairs (F 3 , F 4 ; F 5 , F 6 ; F 1 , F 2 ). The invention further concerns a reaction vessel arrangement ( 11 ) for analyzing a substance, comprising several interconnected reaction vessels ( 1 ) and a process for analyzing a substance inside a reaction vessel ( 1 ), wherein the substance is processed and optically examined inside said reaction vessel ( 1 ).

Подробнее
13-04-2017 дата публикации

COMPARTMENTALISED SCREENING BY MICROFLUIDIC CONTROL

Номер: US20170102381A1
Принадлежит:

The invention describes a method for the identification of compounds which bind to a target component of a biochemical system or modulate the activity of the target, comprising the steps of: a) compartmentalising the compounds into microcapsules together with the target, such that only a subset of the repertoire is represented in multiple copies in any one microcapsule; and b) identifying the compound which binds to or modulates the activity of the target; wherein at least one step is performed under microfluidic control. The invention enables the screening of large repertoires of molecules which can serve as leads for drug development. 1102-. (canceled)103. A method for screening a compound or compounds capable of modulating the activity of a target , comprising the steps of:(a) compartmentalising the compounds into microcapsules, such that only a subset of the repertoire is represented in multiple copies in any one microcapsule;(b) contacting a target having a desired activity with the compound or compounds and monitoring the modulation of an activity of the target by the compound or compounds, wherein one or more of steps a, b and c is performed under microfluidic control; and(c) identifying and sorting the microcapsules which contain the compound(s) having the desired activity using a change in their optical properties.104115-. (canceled)116. The method of claim 103 , wherein the target is compartmentalized together with the compounds in the microcapsules.117. The method of claim 103 , wherein a fluid stream comprising the target is introduced into the microcapsules comprising the compounds.118. The method of claim 103 , further comprising fusing a microcapsule comprising the target with each of the microcapsules comprising the compounds.119. The method of claim 103 , further comprising attaching the repertoire of compounds to microbeads.120. The method of claim 119 , wherein each microbead comprises a detectable tag.121. The method of claim 119 , wherein the ...

Подробнее
19-04-2018 дата публикации

METHODS FOR MULTIPLEX ANALYTICAL MEASUREMENTS IN SINGLE CELLS OF SOLID TISSUES

Номер: US20180104663A1

The invention provides a method for the isolation of a single cell embedded in a tissue while preserving the state of molecules of the cell, and therefore allows for transformation of a single target cell in live tissue into a format that can be evaluated using analytical methods. 1. A method of lysing a single cell present in a tissue , the method comprising:a) identifying a cell from a tissue;b) contacting a detergent-containing lysis buffer with the intracellular space of the identified cell;c) allowing the lysis buffer to spread within the intracellular space of the identified cell for a period of time, wherein the cell is lysed from the inside of the cell; andd) collecting the lysate.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the method occurs in the absence of tissue fixation and tissue disaggregation.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the isolated cell is in an organotypic culture.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the lysate is collected by suctioning the lysate using a suction channel.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the suction channel is a bent suction micropipette.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the collected lysate is further applied to a nitrocellulose pad.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein a standard is also applied to the nitrocellulose pad.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the lysate is evaluated using an analytical method.9. The method of claim 8 , wherein the analytical method is selected from the group consisting of mass spectrometry claim 8 , protein microarray claim 8 , RT-qPCR claim 8 , RNA-Seq claim 8 , and MALDI-MS.10. The method of claim 1 , wherein the cell is part of a live solid tissue.11. The method of claim 1 , wherein the detergent is sodium dodecyl sulfate.12. A method of analyzing a cell present in a tissue claim 1 , the method comprising:a) identifying a cell from a tissue;b) contacting a detergent-containing lysis buffer to the intracellular space of the identified cell;c) allowing the lysis buffer to spread within the intracellular ...

Подробнее
11-04-2019 дата публикации

SELECTION BY COMPARTMENTALISED SCREENING

Номер: US20190107489A1
Принадлежит:

The invention describes a method for the identification of compounds which bind to a target component of a biochemical system or modulate the activity of the target, by compartmentalizing the compounds into microcapsules together with the target, such that only a subset of the repertoire is represented in multiple copies in any one microcapsules; and identifying the compound which binds to or modulates the activity of the target. The invention enables the screening of large repertoires of molecules which can serve as leads for drug development. 1. A method for analyzing nucleic acids , the method comprising:providing a sample comprising nucleic acid to a microfluidic device comprising at least one microfluidic channel;forming on the microfluidic device a plurality of aqueous microcapsules surrounded by an oil, each of the plurality of microcapsules comprising a portion of the nucleic acid and reagents for an enzyme-catalyzed reaction;conducting the enzyme-catalyzed reaction on the nucleic acid in the microcapsules while the microcapsules are on the microfluidic device; anddetecting a reaction product within at least one of the microcapsules, wherein the detection comprises detecting a fluorescent dye.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of microcapsules comprises a single copy of the nucleic acid.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of microcapsules comprises multiple copies of the nucleic acid.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the nucleic acid provided within a cell.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the detecting step comprises detecting multiple color fluorescence.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the reagents comprises a molecule attached to a bead.7. The method of claim 1 , further comprising quantifying the microcapsules in which the reaction product is fluorescently detected.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the detecting step is performed with the microcapsules arranged in a two-dimensional ...

Подробнее
13-05-2021 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE ANALYSIS AND IDENTIFICATION OF MOLECULES

Номер: US20210139974A1
Принадлежит:

An apparatus and method for performing analysis and identification of molecules have been presented. In one embodiment, a portable molecule analyzer includes a sample input/output connection to receive a sample, a nanopore-based sequencing chip to perform analysis on the sample substantially in real-time, and an output interface to output result of the analysis. 120-. (canceled)22. The portable molecule analyzer of claim 21 , wherein each of said plurality of nanopores comprises a plurality of layers made of different materials.23. The portable molecule analyzer of claim 21 , wherein said each pair of said embedded sensing electrodes have a first electrode and a second electrode claim 21 , both at the same depth along the length of said each nanopore.24. The portable molecule analyzer of claim 21 , wherein the at least one pair of embedded sensing electrodes are embedded within at least two layers of said each nanopore when there are two or more pairs of embedded sensing electrodes.25. The portable molecule analyzer of claim 21 , wherein the plurality of embedded sensing electrodes are configured to detect a change in resistance claim 21 , change in capacitance claim 21 , change in phase claim 21 , or change in current in said plurality of nanopores.26. The portable molecule analyzer of claim 25 , wherein said current comprises tunneling current.27. The portable molecule analyzer of claim 21 , wherein said portable molecule analyzer further comprises a top electrode affixed to the portable molecule analyzer above at least one of the plurality of nanopores claim 21 , and a bottom electrode affixed to the portable molecule analyzer below said at least one of the plurality of nanopores claim 21 , wherein said at least one of the plurality of nanopores provides a path for electrical communication between the top electrode and the bottom electrode.28. The portable molecule analyzer of claim 27 , wherein the bottom electrode or the top electrode is in electrical ...

Подробнее
13-05-2021 дата публикации

METHODS, DEVICES, AND SYSTEMS FOR ANALYTE DETECTION AND ANALYSIS

Номер: US20210139980A1
Принадлежит:

Provided are systems and methods for analyte detection and analysis. A system can comprise an open substrate. The open substrate may be configured to rotate or otherwise move. The open substrate can comprise an array of individually addressable locations, with analytes immobilized thereto. The substrate may be spatially indexed to identify nucleic acid molecules from one or more sources, and/or sequences thereof, with the respective one or more sources. A solution comprising a plurality of probes may be directed across the array to couple at least one of the plurality of probes with at least one of the analytes to form a bound probe. A detector can be configured to detect a signal from the bound probe via scanning of the substrate while minimizing temperature fluctuations of the substrate or optical aberrations caused by bubbles. 1. A method for nucleic acid sample processing , comprising:(a) providing a substrate, a first source comprising a first set of nucleic acid molecules, and a second source comprising a second set of nucleic acid molecules, wherein said first source is different than said second source, wherein said substrate comprises a first region and a second region different from said first region;(b) directing said first set of nucleic acid molecules from said first source to said first region under conditions sufficient to immobilize said first set of nucleic acid molecules to a first set of locations in said first region;(c) directing said second set of nucleic acid molecules from said second source to said second region under conditions sufficient to immobilize said second set of nucleic acid molecules to a second set of locations in said second region;(d) detecting signals from said first region to determine a first set of sequences of said first set of nucleic acid molecules and signals from said second region to determine a second set of sequences of said second set of nucleic acid molecules; and(e) associating (1) said first set of sequences ...

Подробнее
27-05-2021 дата публикации

NUCLEIC ACID INTEGRATED DETECTION METHOD AND DETECTION REAGENT TUBE

Номер: US20210155974A1
Принадлежит: USTAR Biotechnologies (Hangzhou) Ltd.

A nucleic acid integrated detection method and detection reagent tube are provided, separating a lysis solution, a cleaning solution and a reaction solution in a detection reagent tube by providing a plurality of separation plugs in an over-under arrangement and disposing a hydrophobic layer in liquid or solid phase on each separation plug; adding a sample into the lysis solution; extracting nucleic acid in the sample using magnetic nanobeads; and then driving the magnetic nanobeads carrying the nucleic acid to sequentially pass through each hydrophobic layer along a magnetic bead channel and into the cleaning solution and the reaction solution to realize a cleaning and amplification for the nucleic acid, and finally, detecting the nucleic acid of the sample by an external device using an optical detection method, thus realizing a plurality of steps of nucleic acid extraction, cleaning and amplification reactions in the same detection reagent tube. 1. A nucleic acid integrated detection method , the method comprising:separating a lysis solution, a cleaning solution and a reaction solution in a detection reagent tube by providing a plurality of separation plugs arranged one above one another and disposing a hydrophobic layer in a liquid or a solid phase at each separation plug;adding a sample into the lysis solution for mixing and lysis;extracting a nucleic acid in the sample using magnetic nanobeads; and then driving, by an external magnet, the magnetic nanobeads carrying the nucleic acid to sequentially pass through each hydrophobic layer along a magnetic bead channel in an inner wall of the detection reagent tube and into the cleaning solution and the reaction solution to realize a cleaning and amplification for the nucleic acid, wherein a biological agent required in the reaction solution is stored in a separation plug above the reaction solution; anddetecting the nucleic acid of the sample by an external device using an optical detection method, thus realizing a ...

Подробнее
12-05-2016 дата публикации

MULTIPLEX CHEMOTYPING MICROARRAY (MCM) SYSTEM AND METHODS

Номер: US20160129415A1

A Multiplex Chemotyping Microarray (MCM) system and methods are herein described. The MCM system and methods enable rapid chemical analyses of heterogeneous mixtures, by combining high-throughput micro-contact printing technology with high-fidelity (mass) vibrational spectroscopy. The MCM enables an error-free deposition and detection of multiple chemicals in a heterogeneous liquid sample at a throughput of more than two orders of magnitude beyond existing methods. 1. A MEMS (Micro Electro-Mechanical Systems)-based system for high-throughput screening comprised of a porous membrane printing head array which is back-side etched to feature reservoirs at each pore; an optical substrate plate; a printing system for aligning the head and the optical substrate , wherein the printing head array attached to the printing system.2. The system of wherein the porous membrane printing head array comprised of silicon claim 1 , silicon nitrides claim 1 , any inert metal or metal alloy claim 1 , or any rigid polymer.3. The system of wherein the porous membrane printing head array comprised of silicon and/or silicon nitrides.4. The system of wherein the porous membrane printing head array features pores defined by photolithography and dry etching.5. The system of wherein the optical substrate plate is silicon or glass.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the optical substrate plate comprised of silicon claim 1 , metal or alloys claim 1 , polymer claim 1 , or other substrate.7. The system of claim 6 , wherein the optical substrate plate is mid-infrared transparent or reflective.8. The system of claim 7 , wherein the optical substrate plate comprising a hydrophobic material or coated with a hydrophobic material.9. The system of claim 8 , wherein the coating is fluoroctatrichlorosilane claim 8 , Teflon claim 8 , or any other hydrophobic material.10. The system of claim 6 , wherein the optical substrate plate is coated with a thin layer of chromium or titanium for adhesive purpose claim 6 ...

Подробнее
14-05-2015 дата публикации

METHODS OF EVOLUTIONARY SYNTHESIS INCLUDING EMBODIED CHEMICAL SYNTHESES

Номер: US20150133306A1
Автор: Cronin Leroy
Принадлежит:

The invention provides a method for preparing a compound or a product having one or more characteristics that meet or exceed a user specification, the process comprising the step of selecting a first combination of chemical inputs, optionally together with physical inputs, and supplying those inputs to a reaction space, thereby to generate a first product; analysing one or more characteristics of the product generated; comparing the one or more characteristics against a user specification; using a genetic algorithm selecting a second combination of chemical inputs, optionally together with physical inputs, wherein the second combination differs from the first combination, and supplying those inputs to the reaction space, thereby to generate a second product; analysing one or more characteristics of the second product generated; comparing the one or more characteristics generated against the user specification; repeating the selecting and analysing steps for further individual combinations of chemical and/or physical inputs, to provide an array of products wherein the flow chemistry system operates continuously to provide the first, second and further products, thereby to identify one or more products meeting or exceeding the user specification. 1. A process for the generation of a product having one or more characteristics that meet or exceed a user specification , the process comprising the steps of: (A) a user specification, which is one or more characteristics that is desirable for a product to have;', '(B) a flow chemistry system, wherein the system comprises a series of chemical inputs in fluid communication with a reaction space, and the system optionally comprises one or more physical inputs, wherein the physical inputs are deliverable to one or more of the chemical inputs and/or are deliverable to the reaction space;', '(C) an analytical system adapted for interaction with the flow chemistry system, wherein the analytical system is for the measurement of one ...

Подробнее
23-04-2020 дата публикации

SEQUENCING BY SYNTHESIS USING PULSE READ OPTICS

Номер: US20200123605A1
Принадлежит:

Provided herein are systems and methods for nucleic acid sequencing by synthesis in a plurality of wells using detectably labeled chain terminating nucleotides with photolabile blocking groups and pulses of photocleaving light. In certain embodiments, the systems and methods provides a plurality of deblock-scan cycles comprising an initial deblock time period followed by a scanning light period, wherein at least one of the following occurs in each deblock-scan cycle: 1) the deblock time period is shorter than the scan time period; 2) the deblock time period is only long enough to deblock the photolabile groups that are part of a primer in less than all of the plurality of wells; or 3) the deblock time period is between 25 and 150 mSec and the scan time is at least 200 mSec. Such shorter deblock time periods help prevent the addition of more than one nucleotide to the primer prior to scanning (e.g., accuracy is enhanced). 1. A system for photocleaving and scanning nucleotide analogs comprising:a) a substrate comprising a plurality of wells wherein each well contains a reaction mixture comprising a template nucleic acid, a polymerase, a primer hybridized to said template, and a first nucleotide analog, wherein said primer comprises a 3′ terminal nucleotide analog with a photolabile blocking group that terminates chain extension, and wherein said first nucleotide analog comprises:i) a first detectable moiety, and ii) a photolabile blocking group that terminates chain extension; and i) a light source in optical communication with said plurality of wells which provides: A) photocleaving light input that cleaves said photolabile blocking group when it is part of said primer; and B) scanning input light that produces an optical signal from said first detectable moiety after said first nucleotide analog is added to said primer by said polymerase; and', 'ii) a light control component comprising a computer processor and a computer program wherein said computer program ...

Подробнее
01-09-2022 дата публикации

STRUCTURED SUBSTRATES FOR OPTICAL SURFACE PROFILING

Номер: US20220276174A1
Принадлежит:

This disclosure provides methods and devices for the label-free detection of target molecules of interest. The principles of the disclosure are particularly applicable to the detection of biological molecules (e.g., DNA, RNA, and protein) using standard SiO2-based microarray technology. 115-. (canceled)16. An optical detection apparatus comprising:(i) a light source, wherein said light source produces an illumination beam comprising one or more wavelength(s);(ii) a reflective substrate comprising capture molecules bound to an uppermost surface, wherein the illumination beam is directed onto the reflective substrate;(iii) a flow cell into which the reflective substrate is incorporated to allow delivery of target molecules to the capture molecules in a fluid environment; and(iv) a photodetector array operably linked to a central processor capable of measuring an intensity of light from the illumination beam reflected from the reflective substrate.1756-. (canceled)57. The optical detection apparatus of claim 16 , wherein the light source is a laser.58. The optical detection apparatus of claim 57 , wherein the laser is a tunable laser.59. The optical detection apparatus of claim 16 , wherein the illumination beam comprises substantially a single wavelength.60. The optical detection apparatus of claim 16 , wherein the reflective substrate comprises silicon dioxide (SiO).61. The optical detection apparatus of claim 16 , wherein the reflective substrate comprises a plurality of spatially distinct binding locations claim 16 , each location comprising a plurality of substantially identical capture molecules that specifically bind a single type of target molecule.62. The optical detection apparatus of claim 16 , comprising one or more objectives to focus the illumination beam and/or imaged light.63. The optical detection apparatus of claim 16 , wherein the photodetector array and central processor operably linked thereto are capable of recording an image comprising pixels ...

Подробнее
18-05-2017 дата публикации

LOADING NUCLEIC ACIDS ONTO SUBSTRATES

Номер: US20170136433A1
Принадлежит:

Methods, compositions, and systems for distributing nucleic acids into array regions are provided. The methods, compositions, and systems utilize nucleic acid condensing agents to increase efficiency of distribution of the nucleic acids into the array regions. Various methods for facilitating distribution of the nucleic acids to the array regions are provided. 1. A method for distributing nucleic acid molecules into a plurality of array regions , the method comprising:providing a surface comprising the plurality of array regions; andexposing the surface to a solution comprising the nucleic acid molecules and a nucleic acid condensing agent.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the nucleic acid condensing agent comprises a polyethylene glycol polymer.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein exposing the surface to a solution comprising the nucleic acid molecules and a nucleic acid condensing agent comprises exposing the surface to a solution comprising the nucleic acid molecules claim 1 , polyethylene glycol (PEG) claim 1 , and a salt comprising a cation.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the nucleic acid molecules comprise protein-nucleic acid complexes.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the array regions comprise nanoscale wells or nanopores.6. (canceled)7. The method of claim 1 , comprising immobilizing the nucleic acid molecules in the array regions.8. A method for distributing polymerase-template complexes into a plurality of array regions claim 1 , the method comprising:providing a surface comprising the plurality of array regions; andexposing the surface to a solution comprising the polymerase-template complexes, polyethylene glycol (PEG), and a salt comprising a cation.9. The method of claim 8 , wherein the solution comprises PEG 8000.10. The method of claim 8 , wherein the solution comprises 2.5-25 mM PEG 8000.11. The method of claim 8 , wherein the solution comprises 5-15 mM PEG 8000.12. (canceled)13. The method of claim 8 , wherein the solution comprises a ...

Подробнее
08-09-2022 дата публикации

MODULAR POINT-OF-CARE DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND USES THEREOF

Номер: US20220283150A1
Принадлежит:

The present invention provides devices and systems for use at the point of care. The methods devices of the invention are directed toward automatic detection of analytes in a bodily fluid. The components of the device are modular to allow for flexibility and robustness of use with the disclosed methods for a variety of medical applications. 1. A system for performing an assay capable of detecting an analyte in a biological sample , the system comprising: a plurality of reagent units, wherein one or more of the plurality of reagent units are configured to store cartridge reagents, and', 'a sample vessel configured to receive the biological sample;, 'a cartridge comprising an addressable assay unit configured to receive the biological sample and to receive a first cartridge reagent from a first reagent unit of the plurality of reagent units of the cartridge,', 'a reaction site arranged on an interior surface of the addressable assay unit, wherein the reaction site comprises an immobilized binding reagent configured to bind with the analyte, and', 'an assembly tip in fluid communication with the addressable assay unit and comprising an opening, wherein the assembly tip is configured to place the addressable assay unit in fluid communication with the first reagent unit or the sample vessel of the cartridge; and, 'an assay assembly comprising an automated fluid transfer device configured to move the assay assembly relative to the cartridge to selectively place the assembly tip of the assay assembly into the sample vessel or into the first reagent unit of the plurality of reagent units and to sequentially transfer the biological sample and the first cartridge reagent into the addressable assay unit via the assembly tip such that a reaction occurs that yields a signal indicative of a presence of the analyte, and', 'a detection assembly configured to detect the signal indicative of the presence of the analyte., 'a reader assembly configured to receive the cartridge and the ...

Подробнее
25-05-2017 дата публикации

Method for producing polymers

Номер: US20170147748A1
Принадлежит: Synthetic Genomics Inc

Synthesis of polymers (I) comprising constructing oligomeric building blocks (II) on a carrier by parallel synthesis, releasing (II) from the carrier and combining (II) to form (I), is new.

Подробнее
07-05-2020 дата публикации

STRUCTURED SUBSTRATES FOR OPTICAL SURFACE PROFILING

Номер: US20200141875A1
Принадлежит:

This disclosure provides methods and devices for the label-free detection of target molecules of interest. The principles of the disclosure are particularly applicable to the detection of biological molecules (e.g., DNA, RNA, and protein) using standard SiO-based microarray technology. 1. A layered substrate comprising a base layer , at least one coating layer having a refractive index different from the refractive index of said base layer , and a plurality of spatially distinct binding locations , wherein each of said binding locations comprises capture molecules bound to the topmost coating layer.2. The layered substrate of claim 1 , wherein said base layer has a high refractive index.3. The layered substrate of claim 1 , wherein the refractive index of said at least one coating layer is between about 1.1 and about 1.7.4. The layered substrate of claim 1 , wherein the refractive index of said at least one coating layer is about 1.4.5. The layered substrate of claim 1 , wherein said base layer comprises silicon.6. The layered substrate of claim 1 , wherein at least one of said coating layers comprises SiO.7. The layered substrate of claim 1 , wherein at least one of said coating layers comprises SiN.8. The layered substrate of claim 1 , wherein at least one of said coating layers comprises gold.9. The layered substrate of claim 1 , wherein said substrate comprises at least two different coating layers.10. The layered substrate of claim 1 , wherein said substrate further comprises a plurality of reaction wells.11. The layered substrate of claim 1 , wherein each of said binding locations comprise a single type of capture molecule.12. The layered substrate of claim 1 , wherein said capture molecules are selected from the group consisting of DNA claim 1 , RNA claim 1 , and protein.13. The layered substrate of claim 1 , wherein said capture molecules are covalently bound to said topmost coating layer.14. The layered substrate of claim 1 , having one coating layer and ...

Подробнее
21-08-2014 дата публикации

Protein Chips for High Throughput Screening of Protein Activity

Номер: US20140235507A1
Принадлежит: YALE UNIVERSITY

The present invention relates to protein chips useful for the large-scale study of protein function where the chip contains densely packed reaction wells. The invention also relates to methods of using protein chips to assay simultaneously the presence, amount, and/or function of proteins present in a protein sample or on one protein chip, or to assay the presence, relative specificity, and binding affinity of each probe in a mixture of probes for each of the proteins on the chip. The invention also relates to methods of using the protein chips for high density and small volume chemical reactions. Also, the invention relates to polymers useful as protein chip substrates and methods of making protein chips. The invention further relates to compounds useful for the derivatization of protein chip substrates.

Подробнее
09-06-2016 дата публикации

Spatial Positioning of Spectrally Labeled Beads

Номер: US20160161398A1
Принадлежит: Life Technologies Corp

Devices, systems, kits, and methods for detecting and/or identifying a plurality of spectrally labeled bodies well-suited for performing multiplexed assays. By spectrally labeling the beads with materials which generate identifiable spectra, a plurality of beads may be identified within the fluid. Reading of the beads is facilitated by restraining the beads in arrays, and/or using a focused laser.

Подробнее
14-05-2020 дата публикации

Automated modular system and method for production of biopolymers

Номер: US20200147578A1
Принадлежит: Synthego Corp

The present invention provides an automated modular system and method for production of biopolymers including DNA and RNA. The system and method automates the complete production process for biopolymers. Modular equipment is provided for performing production steps with the individual modules arrange in a linear array. Each module includes a control system and can be rack mounted. One side of the array of modules provides connections for power, gas, vacuum and reagents and is accessible to technicians. On the other side of the array of modules a robotic transport system is provided for transporting materials between module interfaces. The elimination of the requirement for human intervention at multiple steps in the production process significantly decreases the costs of biopolymer production and reduces unnecessary complexity and sources of quality variation.

Подробнее
23-05-2019 дата публикации

OPTICAL LENS SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MICROFLUIDIC DEVICES

Номер: US20190153511A1
Принадлежит:

An apparatus for imaging one or more selected fluorescence indications from a microfluidic device. The apparatus includes an imaging path coupled to least one chamber in at least one microfluidic device. The imaging path provides for transmission of one or more fluorescent emission signals derived from one or more samples in the at least one chamber of the at least one microfluidic device. The chamber has a chamber size, the chamber size being characterized by an actual spatial dimension normal to the imaging path. The apparatus also includes an optical lens system coupled to the imaging path. The optical lens system is adapted to transmit the one or more fluorescent signals associated with the chamber. 1 a plurality of reaction sites having a reaction site density of greater than or equal to 250,000 reaction sites per square centimeter;', 'at least one sample introduced to the plurality of reaction sites; and', 'at least one amplification reagent introduced to the plurality of reaction sites;, 'providing a fluidic device comprisingamplifying the at least one sample at the plurality of reaction sites;sequencing the at least one amplified sample at the plurality of reaction sites at a predetermined temperature;illuminating the fluidic device with electromagnetic radiation with an illumination system;transmitting the electromagnetic radiation along an optical path coupled to the device and an optical lens system;reducing chromatic aberration of light with the optical lens system along the optical path;capturing an image of a determined number of reaction sites simultaneously; and collecting at least a first image at a first wavelength; and', 'collecting at least a second image at a second wavelength different from the first wavelength., 'collecting multiple images of the fluidic device, wherein collecting multiple images comprises. A method of monitoring DNA sequencing, the method comprising: The present application is a continuation of U.S. Ser. No. 15/495,695 filed ...

Подробнее
01-07-2021 дата публикации

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MONITORING SOLID-PHASE STEPWISE OLIGONUCLEOTIDE SYNTHESIS

Номер: US20210197164A1
Автор: Dentinger Paul
Принадлежит:

The present disclosure relates to method of monitoring a solid-phase reaction on a surface of a substrate by taking measurements at a plurality of positions on the surface. Properties of the surface are determined based on the measurements taken. Based on the properties determined, the extent of the solid-phase reaction is determined. This method can be achieved by using an ellipsometer and measuring the changes in thickness of the surface before and after the solid-phase reaction. 1. A method of monitoring a solid-phase reaction on a surface of a substrate , comprising:(a) taking a first measurement of a property of the surface at a plurality of positions on the surface before a first reaction on the surface;(b) taking a second measurement of the property of the surface at the plurality of positions on the surface after the first reaction on the surface; and(c) determining a first quality of the first reaction on the surface based on the first measurement and the second measurement.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:(d) conducting a second reaction on the surface;(e) taking a third measurement of the property of the surface at the plurality of positions on the surface after the second reaction on the surface; and(f) determining a second quality of the second reaction on the surface based on the second measurement and the third measurement.3. The method of or claim 1 , wherein the solid-phase reaction is for the synthesis of a polymer claim 1 , a polypeptide claim 1 , an oligosaccharide claim 1 , or an oligonucleotide.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the solid-phase reaction is for the synthesis of the polypeptide.5. The method of claim 3 , wherein the solid-phase reaction is for the synthesis of the oligosaccharide.6. The method of claim 3 , wherein the solid-phase reaction is for the synthesis of the oligonucleotide.7. The method of or claim 3 , wherein the first measurement is thickness.8. The method of or claim 3 , wherein the second measurement is ...

Подробнее
23-06-2016 дата публикации

Genomic-scaled nucleic acid synthesis, and other combinatorial syntheses

Номер: US20160175801A1
Принадлежит: Pharmaseq Inc

Provided is a method of synthesis comprising: (I) providing separate reaction sequences to TABs; (II) utilizing reaction vessels configured to react a separate combinatorial building block with a moiety on a surface of a TAB; and (III) operating one or more TAB sorters comprising a TAB reader, a sorting tree comprising valves or switches and sorting nodes, and a monitor configured to detect TAB location, wherein the operating comprises serially conducting: (a) reacting distinct combinatorial building blocks in the reaction chambers with surfaces of TABs distributed in the reaction chambers; (b) operating a controller to operate the TAB sorters to segregate the TABs to allocations appropriate for the next assigned reaction, the operating including recycling TABs with ambiguous identity back through the sorter; and (c) repeating steps (a) and (b) as needed to complete 30% or more of the assigned sequences.

Подробнее
22-06-2017 дата публикации

Device For Evaluation Of At Least One Performance Criterion Of Heterogeneous Catalysts

Номер: US20170173551A1
Принадлежит:

The invention relates to a device () for evaluation of at least one performance criterion of heterogeneous catalysts, comprising; at least one reactant source (), at least one reaction zone equipped with at least one catalyst and connected to at least one reactant source () in such a way as to produce, in each reaction zone, a heterogeneous catalytic reaction between each catalyst present in the reaction zone and the reactant or reactants coming from each reactant source () connected to the reaction zone, and means for evaluation of at least one performance criterion of heterogeneous catalysts, characterized in that the device () further comprises a gas chromatograph and in that each reaction zone () is situated in an injector () of the gas chromatograph. 1. Device for evaluating at least one performance criterion of heterogeneous catalysts , comprising:at least one reactant source,at least one reaction region provided with at least one catalyst and connected to at least one reactant source, so as to carry out, in each reaction region, a heterogeneous catalysis reaction between each catalyst present in the reaction region and the reactant or reactants resulting from each reactant source connected to the reaction region, andmeans for evaluating at least one performance criterion of heterogeneous catalysts, characterized in that the device additionally comprises a gas chromatograph and in that each reaction region is located in an injector of the gas chromatograph.2. Device according to claim 1 , further comprising at least two reaction regions.3. Device according to claim 1 , wherein each catalyst is in the solid state and in that each reactant is in the gas state.4. Device according to claim 1 , wherein the performance criterion is chosen from the degree of conversion of a reactant and the yield of reaction products.5. Device according to claim 1 , wherein each reaction region is a liner of the injector.6. Device according to claim 5 , wherein each liner comprises a ...

Подробнее
08-07-2021 дата публикации

Affinity Reagent and Catalyst Discovery Through Fiber-Optic Array Scanning Technology

Номер: US20210208157A1
Принадлежит:

Devices, systems and methods for affinity reagent and catalyst discovery employing a library on a bead HTS platform, each bead comprising affixed non-natural polymers of a distinct bioactive monomer with sequence pre-defined branching and folding in tertiary structures, and fiber-optic array scanning technology. 120-. (canceled)28. A compound prepared by deprotecting the monomer of .29. A polymer prepared from the monomer of .30. A bead for high-throughput drug screening having affixed thereto the polymer of .31. A fiber optic scanner mounted with a slide bearing the bead of .32. A library of beads for high-throughput drug screening claim 29 , each bead having affixed thereto the polymer of .380. A bead for high-throughput drug screening having affixed thereto the polymer of claim .390. A fiber optic scanner mounted with a slide bearing the bead of claim .400. A library of beads for high-throughput drug screening claim 29 , each bead having affixed thereto the polymer of claim . This application is a continuation of PCT/US15/50306, filed Sep. 16, 2015, which claims priority to Ser. No. 62/050,922; filed Sep. 16, 2014.This invention was made with government support under contract number N66001-14-C-4059 awarded by the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command Systems Center Pacific. The government has certain rights in this inventionRapid and cost effective ways of screening large compound collections for biological, physical or chemical properties still remain a challenge in many industries. Pharmaceutical companies have developed high through screening operations which can screen up to 2 million compounds in a matter of months, but these operations require high end automation, compound storage and retrieval system and several FTEs to run and maintain.Based on a fiber-optic array scanning technology (FAST) developed by SRI for screening for circulating tumor cells (CTCs), we conceived of using the same platform to screen compounds either covalently attached or ...

Подробнее
05-07-2018 дата публикации

A high-throughput combinatorial materials experimental apparatus for in-situ synthesis and real-time characterization and related methods

Номер: US20180185810A1
Автор: Hong Wang, Xiaodong Xiang

A high-throughput combinatorial materials experimental apparatus for in-situ synthesis and real-time characterization includes a composition spread device to prepare continuous or discrete composition distribution as precursor of the high-throughput experimental samples library, a low temperature diffusion mixing device to thoroughly mix the composition spread in the thickness direction through diffusion at a relatively low temperature to form an amorphous precursor, and an integrated synthesis-characterization unit for heat treatment of the material library precursor in either a parallel or point-by-point scanning mode at different thermodynamic conditions for phase formation and to characterize features or properties of the materials of interest in an in-situ and real-time manner. The integrated synthesis-characterization unit includes a chamber maintained at desired vacuum and atmosphere, a micro-heating source, an excitation source, a signal collector, and a sample holder.

Подробнее
07-07-2016 дата публикации

Optical lens system and method for microfluidic devices

Номер: US20160194685A1
Принадлежит: Fluidigm Corp

An apparatus for imaging one or more selected fluorescence indications from a microfluidic device. The apparatus includes an imaging path coupled to least one chamber in at least one microfluidic device. The imaging path provides for transmission of one or more fluorescent emission signals derived from one or more samples in the at least one chamber of the at least one microfluidic device. The chamber has a chamber size, the chamber size being characterized by an actual spatial dimension normal to the imaging path. The apparatus also includes an optical lens system coupled to the imaging path. The optical lens system is adapted to transmit the one or more fluorescent signals associated with the chamber.

Подробнее
05-07-2018 дата публикации

ELECTRICALLY ACTIVE COMBINATORIAL CHEMICAL (EACC) CHIP FOR BIOCHEMICAL ANALYTE DETECTION

Номер: US20180187249A1
Принадлежит:

Apparatus and methods are disclosed for electrically active combinatorial-chemical (EACC) chips for biochemical analyte detection. An apparatus includes a substrate that has an array of regions defining multiple cells, wherein each of the cells includes a reaction cavity that contains multiple functional binding groups. A method of detecting an analyte providing the reaction cavity between a source and a drain or a pair of electrodes, applying a voltage and monitoring a parameter indicative of an analyte characteristic. A process of fabricating an EACC include bonding an analyte to the multiple functional binding groups of each reaction cavity, and forming an analyte sensing structure including the substrate. 150-. (canceled)51. An apparatus , comprising a substrate including an array of regions defining a plurality of cells , each of the plurality of cells including a reaction cavity containing multiple functional binding groups , wherein the array of regions comprises a first gradient of a first functional binding group and a second gradient of a second functional binding group , wherein an inter-molecular distance between the first functional binding group and the second functional binding group corresponds to a distance between binding locations on a biochemical analyte , wherein the plurality of cells comprise a chip for analyte detection having a feature size between 0.5 microns and 500 microns and analyte detection comprises creation of a binding site with one or more of the multiple functional binding groups.52. The apparatus of claim 51 , wherein the multiple functional binding groups are coupled to the substrate via hybridized DNA.53. The apparatus of claim 51 , wherein the plurality of cells each comprise an electrical sensing circuit.54. The apparatus of claim 51 , wherein the plurality of cells comprise a protein chip having a feature size between 0.5 microns and 500 microns.55. The apparatus of claim 51 , wherein the plurality of cells comprise a ...

Подробнее
06-07-2017 дата публикации

NUCLEIC ACID SYNTHESIS TECHNIQUES

Номер: US20170191126A1
Принадлежит:

A method for synthesizing a nucleic acid includes synthesizing one or more nucleic acid fragments on a substrate. The synthesized one or more nucleic acid fragments may be amplified on the substrate. The method also includes sequencing the synthesized or amplified one or more nucleic acid fragments on the substrate. The sequencing may provide feedback to designs of the one or more nucleic acid fragments. The method further includes harvesting the synthesized or amplified one or more nucleic acid fragments based on sequencing. The synthesized or amplified one or more nucleic acid fragments may be assembled to generate a target nucleic acid. 1. A method for synthesizing a nucleic acid , comprising:providing a plurality of nucleic acid fragments having overlapping sequences, wherein the plurality of nucleic acid fragments have complementary sequences to at least one other fragment of the plurality of nucleic acid fragments, wherein a first fragment of the plurality of nucleic acid fragments comprises a first cleavable adapter sequence and a 5′ end of the target sequence downstream of the first cleavable adapter sequence and wherein a last fragment of the plurality of nucleic acid fragments comprises a 3′ end of the target sequence upstream of a second cleavable adapter sequence;immobilizing the first fragment on a substrate with a first immobilized primer complementary to the first cleavable adapter sequence;assembling the plurality of nucleic acid fragments into an assembled polynucleotide molecule via hybridization of the complementary sequences, wherein the assembled polynucleotide molecule is immobilized on the substrate via the first immobilized primer;amplifying the assembled polynucleotide molecule on the substrate to generate an amplified cluster comprising amplicons of the assembled polynucleotide molecule on the substrate; andsequencing the amplified cluster.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the providing of the plurality of nucleic acid fragments comprises ...

Подробнее
11-06-2020 дата публикации

NUCLEIC ACID SYNTHESIS TECHNIQUES

Номер: US20200181699A1
Принадлежит:

A method for synthesizing a nucleic acid includes synthesizing one or more nucleic acid fragments on a substrate. The synthesized one or more nucleic acid fragments may be amplified on the substrate. The method also includes sequencing the synthesized or amplified one or more nucleic acid fragments on the substrate. The sequencing may provide feedback to designs of the one or more nucleic acid fragments. The method further includes harvesting the synthesized or amplified one or more nucleic acid fragments based on sequencing. The synthesized or amplified one or more nucleic acid fragments may be assembled to generate a target nucleic acid. 1. A method for synthesizing a nucleic acid , comprising:providing a plurality of nucleic acid fragments having overlapping sequences, wherein the plurality of nucleic acid fragments have complementary sequences to at least one other fragment of the plurality of nucleic acid fragments, wherein a first fragment of the plurality of nucleic acid fragments comprises a first cleavable adapter sequence and a 5′ end of the target sequence downstream of the first cleavable adapter sequence and wherein a last fragment of the plurality of nucleic acid fragments comprises a 3′ end of the target sequence upstream of a second cleavable adapter sequence;immobilizing the first fragment on a substrate with a first immobilized primer complementary to the first cleavable adapter sequence;assembling the plurality of nucleic acid fragments into an assembled polynucleotide molecule via hybridization of the complementary sequences, wherein the assembled polynucleotide molecule is immobilized on the substrate via the first immobilized primer;amplifying the assembled polynucleotide molecule on the substrate to generate an amplified cluster comprising amplicons of the assembled polynucleotide molecule on the substrate; andsequencing the amplified cluster.256.-. (canceled) This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 15/312,851 filed Nov ...

Подробнее
30-07-2015 дата публикации

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR REAL-TIME DETECTION OF MOLECULAR ACCUMULATIONS AND/OR MONITORING THE PRODUCTION PROCESS OF A MOLECULAR MICROARRAY

Номер: US20150209752A1
Автор: ROTH Guenter
Принадлежит:

The invention relates to a method for producing a microarray, wherein the production of this array is detected in real time from the accumulation of the product molecules being produced. The invention further relates to a microarray produced by this method, and to a device for the real-time detection of molecular accumulations on an array surface during the production of microarrays. 1. A method for producing a microarray , comprisinga) providing a first original array comprising a first support surface, to which at least one template molecule is bound,b) providing a second support surface (receiver surface), which is brought into a spatial orientation relative to the first support surfacec) providing a liquid, containing an enzymatic and/or chemical reaction system, between the first and second support surfaces, so that regions of the two surfaces are in contact with one another via the liquid,d) producing a product molecule using the template molecule and the enzymatic and/or chemical reaction system,e) transferring the product molecule to the second support surface via the liquid between the first and second support surfaces, wherein a correlation exists between a binding site of the template molecule to the first support surface and an accumulation of the corresponding product molecule on the second support surface, andf) detecting the accumulation of the product molecule on the receiver surface in real time.2. The method according to claim 1 , whereina gap exists between the first and second support surface, which is filled with the liquid before, after or during the spatial orientation of the first and second support surfaces.3. The method according to claim 1 , whereinthe first support surface comprises reference spots that comprise reference molecules, wherein product molecules are produced from these reference molecules in d), and a production of these product molecules according to steps e) and f) is detected in real time, and wherein the producing of d), ...

Подробнее
02-10-2014 дата публикации

Enzyme quantification

Номер: US20140295421A1
Принадлежит: Raindance Technologies Inc

The invention generally relates to methods for quantifying an amount of enzyme molecules. Systems and methods of the invention are provided for measuring an amount of target by forming a plurality of fluid partitions, a subset of which include the target, performing an enzyme-catalyzed reaction in the subset, and detecting the number of partitions in the subset. The amount of target can be determined based on the detected number.

Подробнее
27-07-2017 дата публикации

Formation of organic nanostructure array

Номер: US20170209845A1
Автор: Ehud Gazit, Meital Reches
Принадлежит: Ramot at Tel Aviv University Ltd

A nanostructure array is disclosed. The nanostructure array comprises a plurality of elongated organic nanostructures arranged generally perpendicularly to a plane.

Подробнее
26-07-2018 дата публикации

Color-Encoding and In-Situ Interrogation of Matrix-Coupled Chemical Compounds

Номер: US20180209067A1
Автор: Richard H. Ebright
Принадлежит: Rutgers State University of New Jersey

A method and apparatus for the physico-chemical encoding of a collection of beaded resin (“beads”) to determine the chemical identity of bead-anchored compounds by in-situ interrogation of individual beads. The present invention provides method and apparatus to implement color-coding strategies in applications and including the ultrahigh-throughput screening of bead-based combinatorial compounds libraries as well as multiplexed diagnostic and environmental testing and other biochemical assays.

Подробнее
16-08-2018 дата публикации

MODULAR POINT-OF-CARE DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND USES THEREOF

Номер: US20180231536A1
Принадлежит:

The present invention provides devices and systems for use at the point of care. The methods devices of the invention are directed toward automatic detection of analytes in a bodily fluid. The components of the device are modular to allow for flexibility and robustness of use with the disclosed methods for a variety of medical applications. 1. A bench-top , point-of-care system for detecting an analyte in a bodily fluid sample , the system comprising: an addressable reagent unit configured to contain a cartridge reagent for running a chemical reaction for detecting the analyte; and', 'a sample collection unit configured to receive the bodily fluid sample;', an addressable assay unit configured to receive the bodily fluid sample from the sample collection unit and the cartridge reagent from the addressable reagent unit, wherein the addressable assay unit comprises a reaction site having thereon an immobilized binding reagent that is configured to yield a detectable optical signal indicative of the presence of the analyte in the sample; and', 'an assembly tip comprising an opening configured to allow the transfer of fluids into the addressable assay unit;, 'an assay assembly comprising], 'a cartridge comprisinga fluid transfer device comprising a programmable processor configured to direct movement of the cartridge to a location that places one of the addressable reagent unit and the sample collection unit into fluid communication with the addressable assay unit via the assembly tip; anda detection assembly configured to detect the detectable optical signal indicative of the presence of the analyte.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the bodily fluid sample includes one of blood claim 1 , serum claim 1 , plasma claim 1 , saliva claim 1 , urine claim 1 , tears claim 1 , gastric fluid claim 1 , digestive fluid claim 1 , bone marrow claim 1 , cerebrospinal fluid claim 1 , stool claim 1 , semen claim 1 , vaginal fluid claim 1 , and liquid extracted from tissue.3. The ...

Подробнее
03-09-2015 дата публикации

METHODS FOR MULTIPLEX ANALYTICAL MEASUREMENTS IN SINGLE CELLS OF SOLID TISSUES

Номер: US20150246335A1
Принадлежит:

The invention provides a method for the isolation of a single cell embedded in a tissue while preserving the state of molecules of the cell, and therefore allows for transformation of a single target cell in live tissue into a format that can be evaluated using analytical methods. 1. A method of lysing a single cell present in a tissue , the method comprising:a) identifying a cell from a tissue;b) contacting a detergent-containing lysis buffer with the intracellular space of the identified cell;c) allowing the lysis buffer to spread within the intracellular space of the identified cell for a period of time, wherein the cell is lysed from the inside of the cell; andd) collecting the lysate.212-. (canceled)13. The method of claim 1 , wherein the method occurs in the absence of tissue fixation and tissue disaggregation.14. The method of claim 1 , wherein the isolated cell is in an organotypic culture.15. The method of claim 1 , wherein the lysate is collected by suctioning the lysate using a suction channel.16. The method of claim 15 , wherein the suction channel is a bent suction micropipette.17. The method of claim 1 , wherein the collected lysate is further applied to a nitrocellulose pad.18. The method of claim 17 , wherein a standard is also applied to the nitrocellulose pad.19. The method of claim 1 , wherein the lysate is evaluated using an analytical method.20. The method of claim 19 , wherein the analytical method is selected from the group consisting of mass spectrometry claim 19 , protein microarray claim 19 , RT-qPCR claim 19 , RNA-Seq claim 19 , and MALDI-MS.21. The method of claim 1 , wherein the cell is part of a live solid tissue.22. The method of claim 1 , wherein the detergent is sodium dodecyl sulfate.23. A method of analyzing a cell present in a tissue claim 1 , the method comprising:a) identifying a cell from a tissue;b) contacting a detergent-containing lysis buffer to the intracellular space of the identified cell;c) allowing the lysis buffer to ...

Подробнее
23-08-2018 дата публикации

MODULAR POINT-OF-CARE DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND USES THEREOF

Номер: US20180238864A1
Принадлежит:

The present invention provides devices and systems for use at the point of care. The methods devices of the invention are directed toward automatic detection of analytes in a bodily fluid. The components of the device are modular to allow for flexibility and robustness of use with the disclosed methods for a variety of medical applications. 1. A bench-top , point-of-care system for detecting an analyte in a bodily fluid sample , the system comprising: a plurality of addressable reagent units configured to contain cartridge reagents for running chemical reactions for detecting the analyte; and', 'a sample collection unit configured to receive the bodily fluid sample;, 'a removable cartridge comprisingan addressable assay unit configured to receive the bodily fluid sample from the sample collection unit and the cartridge reagents from the plurality of addressable reagent units, wherein the addressable assay unit comprises a reaction site having thereon an immobilized binding reagent that is configured to yield a detectable optical signal indicative of the presence of the analyte in the sample;a fluid transfer device comprising a programmable processor configured to direct fluid transfer of the sample and the cartridge reagents to the addressable assay unit according to a protocol corresponding to the analyte; anda detection assembly configured to detect the detectable optical signal indicative of the presence of the analyte.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the bodily fluid sample includes one of blood claim 1 , serum claim 1 , plasma claim 1 , saliva claim 1 , urine claim 1 , tears claim 1 , gastric fluid claim 1 , digestive fluid claim 1 , bone marrow claim 1 , cerebrospinal fluid claim 1 , stool claim 1 , semen claim 1 , vaginal fluid claim 1 , and liquid extracted from tissue.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the binding reagent includes one of an antibody and an epitope.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the cartridge reagents include one of a conjugate reagent ...

Подробнее
01-09-2016 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR INVESTIGATING DISCONTINUOUS PRODUCT FLUID STREAMS IN THE REACTION OF REACTANT FLUID STREAMS OVER SOLID CATALYSTS

Номер: US20160252485A1

The invention relates to an apparatus and a method for investigating solid catalysts and processes in which discontinuous fluid streams arise. The apparatus according to the invention which is preferably configured for parallel investigation of a plurality of catalysts comprises at least one reaction space, wherein every reaction space has one or more fluid mixing spaces connected downstream of it. The outlet line of the fluid mixing space or else the outlet line of a sequence of fluid mixing spaces is operatively connected to a throttle element (), wherein the throttle element () is operatively connected to an analyzer and an outlet line and the outlet line comprises a control means. The method according to the invention is operated in a cyclic mode in which at least one product fluid is supplied into the at least one fluid mixing space in a controlled manner, the product fluid stream is commixed in the mixing space and the at least one commixed product fluid stream is supplied to the outlet line and the analyzer. One cycle has a duration in the range from 0.2 to 7200 seconds and can comprise two or more phases of different compositions. The method can comprise a plurality of cycles. 1. An apparatus suitable for investigating solid catalysts and processes in which discontinuous fluid streams arise , wherein the apparatus comprisesa reactant fluid supply point,a reaction space andat least one fluid mixing space,at least one throttle elementat least one pressure control valve, andat least one analyzer,wherein an outlet side of the reaction space is operatively connected to at least one fluid mixing space via a connecting line and a substream line and the at least one fluid mixing space is connected to the at least one throttle element, wherein the at least one throttle element is or are operatively connected to a) the at least one analyzer and b) an outlet line;wherein the connecting line is operatively connected to the at least one pressure control valve and an exit ...

Подробнее
24-09-2015 дата публикации

METHODS OF SAMPLE PREPARATION

Номер: US20150265995A1
Принадлежит:

The present disclosure provides methods, compositions, and kits for methods that can improve techniques nucleic acid analysis, and can allow for more reliable and accurate targeted, multiplexed, high throughput sequencing. The methods, compositions, and kits can be used for sequencing target loci of nucleic acid. The methods, compositions, and kits disclosed herein can be used for assisted de novo targeted sequencing. The methods, compositions, and kits disclosed herein can also be used for library labeling for de novo sequencing and phasing. 1152-. (canceled)153. A tagged nucleic acid library , comprising at least 100 library nucleic acids , each tagged library nucleic acid comprising:a) a first marker region comprising a first marker sequence identical to a first sequence in a marker sequence oligonucleotide population;b) a sample insert region having an independently determined length and a sample insert sequence corresponding to a contiguous subset of a sample nucleic acid sequence;c) a second marker region comprising a second marker sequence identical to a second sequence in a marker sequence oligonucleotide population;wherein the first marker sequence, the sample insert region length, and the second marker sequence independently vary among each library nucleic acid of said library.154. The nucleic acid library of claim 153 , wherein each first marker region comprises at least 6 nucleic acids.155. The nucleic acid library of claim 153 , wherein each library nucleic acid comprises a first sequencing adapter and a second sequencing adapter.156. The nucleic acid library of claim 153 , wherein the library is sequenced.157. A composition comprising: a 5′ sequence comprising at least 6 bases of indeterminate sequence,', 'a 3′ sequence comprising a fragment of a nucleic acid sample sequence,', 'a 3′ terminal end that cannot support strand extension; and', 'at least one affinity tag;, 'a first nucleic acid strand comprisinga second nucleic acid strand comprising a ...

Подробнее
06-08-2020 дата публикации

Biosensor

Номер: US20200249167A1
Автор: Peiyan CAO, Yurun LIU
Принадлежит: Shenzhen Genorivision Technology Co Ltd

Disclosed herein is an apparatus comprising: a probe carrier comprising: a first substrate comprising a first plurality of through holes in the first substrate, a transparent window attached to the first substrate and across an opening of each of the first plurality of through holes, wherein the transparent window closes the opening; and probes attached to one or more locations on the transparent window, wherein interaction between the probes and an analyte generates a signal; a second substrate comprising a second plurality of through holes in the second substrate, wherein the second plurality of through holes are configured as a plurality of collimators; a sensor comprising a plurality of pixels configured to detect the signal.

Подробнее
06-08-2020 дата публикации

ENZYME QUANTIFICATION

Номер: US20200249230A1
Принадлежит:

The invention generally relates to methods for quantifying an amount of enzyme molecules. Systems and methods of the invention are provided for measuring an amount of target by forming a plurality of fluid partitions, a subset of which include the target, performing enzyme-catalyzed reaction in the subset, and detecting the number of partitions in the sunset. The amount of target can be determined based on the detected number. 1. A method for identifying components of a chemical reaction , the method comprising:forming fluid partitions comprising components of a chemical reaction, wherein at least one of said components comprises a detectable label that is acted on by said chemical reaction;conducting said chemical reaction;determining an amount of at least one of said components based upon one or more properties of the detectable label in said fluid partitions.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more properties of the detectable label includes amount of the detectable label.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the amount of the detectable label is detected by an optical property.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of identifying fluid partitions that contain released detectable label.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein said components comprise an enzyme and at least one substrate of the enzyme.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein said enzyme catalyzes a reaction that results in release of the detectable label from said substrate.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein said determining step comprises quantifying an amount of enzyme in said fluid partitions.8. The method of claim 7 , further comprising determining a number of enzyme molecules within each partition based upon signal strength of the detectable label.9. The method according to claim 1 , wherein determining the amount of the least one of said components is based upon a localized concentration of the detectable label.10. The method according to claim 9 , wherein the localized ...

Подробнее
20-09-2018 дата публикации

DE NOVO SYNTHESIZED GENE LIBRARIES

Номер: US20180264428A1
Принадлежит:

De novo synthesized large libraries of nucleic acids are provided herein with low error rates. Further, devices for the manufacturing of high-quality building blocks, such as oligonucleotides, are described herein. Longer nucleic acids can be synthesized in parallel using microfluidic assemblies. Further, methods herein allow for the fast construction of large libraries of long, high-quality genes. Devices for the manufacturing of large libraries of long and high-quality nucleic acids are further described herein. 1. A method for synthesizing oligonucleotides , comprising:synthesizing a plurality of oligonucleotides at a rate of extending of at least 15 nucleotides per hour, wherein each of the oligonucleotides has a preselected sequence, and wherein the synthesizing comprises extending each oligonucleotide by a single base in an extension reaction.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the rate of extending is at least 20 nucleotides per hour.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the rate of extending is at least 25 nucleotides per hour.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the plurality oligonucleotides are synthesized in parallel.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein at least 20 claim 1 ,000 oligonucleotides are synthesized.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein at least 500 claim 1 ,000 oligonucleotides are synthesized.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein each of the oligonucleotides is at least 25 bases in length.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of oligonucleotides are synthesized on a solid substrate.9. The method of claim 8 , wherein the solid substrate comprises silicon claim 8 , silicon dioxide or silicon nitride.10. The method of claim 1 , wherein each of the oligonucleotides has a different preselected sequence.11. The method of claim 1 , wherein each of the oligonucleotides comprises 100 to 200 nucleotides in length and is synthesized in less than 5 hours.12. A method of synthesizing oligonucleotides claim 1 , comprising:a. providing a solid substrate;b. ...

Подробнее
27-09-2018 дата публикации

Compartmentalised combinatorial chemistry by microfluidic control

Номер: US20180272299A1
Принадлежит: Harvard College, Medical Research Council

The invention describes a method for the synthesis of compounds comprising the steps of: (a) compartmentalising two or more sets of primary compounds into microcapsules; such that a proportion of the microcapsules contains two or more compounds; and (b) forming secondary compounds in the microcapsules by chemical reactions between primary compounds from different sets; wherein one or both of steps (a) and (b) is performed under microfluidic control; preferably electronic microfluidic control The invention further allows for the identification of compounds which bind to a target component of a biochemical system or modulate the activity of the target, and which is co-compartmentalised into the microcapsules.

Подробнее
18-12-2014 дата публикации

Process for determining the reaction mechanism of a reaction and associated device

Номер: US20140370611A1

The method according to the invention includes choosing a reaction presumed reaction mechanism; selecting, for said mechanism, at least one first function characteristic of a thermokinetic property that is invariant with the periodic variation frequency of a control parameter influencing said reaction, the first characteristic function being calculated at least from first-order oscillation amplitudes of the concentration of at least one of the species involved in said reaction. The method includes calculating a plurality of values of the first characteristic function from first-order oscillation amplitudes obtained experimentally and analyzing the calculated values of the first characteristic function to determine whether the first characteristic function is constant based on the calculated values, and if the first characteristic function is constant, assigning the presumed mechanism to said reaction.

Подробнее
05-09-2019 дата публикации

METHODS FOR BIOLOGICAL SAMPLE PROCESSING AND ANALYSIS

Номер: US20190271038A1
Принадлежит:

Provided are methods for biological sample processing and analysis. A method can comprise providing a substrate configured to rotate. The substrate can comprise an array having immobilized thereto a biological analyte. A solution comprising a plurality of probes may be directed, via centrifugal force, across the substrate during rotation of the substrate, to couple at least one of the plurality of probes with the biological analyte. A detector can be configured to detect a signal from the at least one probe coupled to the biological analyte, thereby analyzing the biological analyte. 1. A method for processing a biological analyte , comprising:(a) directing a solution comprising a plurality of probes from a first location of a substrate to a second location of said substrate, wherein said first location is different than said second location, wherein said biological analyte is immobilized adjacent to said substrate at said first location or said second location, and wherein said directing is performed in absence of flowing said solution through a flow cell channel;(b) coupling at least one probe of said plurality of probes to said biological analyte; and(c) detecting one or more signals or signal changes from said biological analyte having said at least one probe coupled thereto.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising claim 1 , prior to (a) claim 1 , using a dispensing unit comprising one or more fluid channels to dispense said solution comprising said plurality of probes to said substrate.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein said solution is exposed to air when in contact with said substrate.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein said directing in (a) comprises subjecting said substrate to movement.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein said substrate is substantially planar.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein said substrate is textured or patterned.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein said substrate comprises an array of individually addressable locations claim 1 , ...

Подробнее
05-09-2019 дата публикации

METHODS FOR BIOLOGICAL SAMPLE PROCESSING AND ANALYSIS

Номер: US20190271039A1
Принадлежит:

Provided are methods for biological sample processing and analysis. A method can comprise providing a substrate configured to rotate. The substrate can comprise an array having immobilized thereto a biological analyte. A solution comprising a plurality of probes may be directed, via centrifugal force, across the substrate during rotation of the substrate, to couple at least one of the plurality of probes with the biological analyte. A detector can be configured to detect a signal from the at least one probe coupled to the biological analyte, thereby analyzing the biological analyte. 1. A method for sequencing a nucleic acid molecule , said method comprising:(a) providing an array of nucleic acid molecules adjacent to an open surface;(b) dispersing a solution over said open surface to provide a layer of said solution over said open surface, wherein said solution comprises reagents including at least one nucleotide present under conditions sufficient to incorporate said nucleotide into a growing nucleic acid strand that is complementary to a nucleic acid molecule of said array of nucleic acid molecules; and(c) detecting one or more signals or signal changes from said nucleic acid molecule, which one or more signals or signal changes are indicative of said nucleotide having incorporated into said growing nucleic acid strand.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said open surface is accessible at any point in said open surface from a direction normal to a plane of said open surface.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein said open surface is not a flow cell.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein said open surface is substantially planar.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein said open surface is textured or patterned.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein said layer has a thickness of less than about 100 micrometers (μm) over said open surface.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein said solution comprises a plurality of nucleotides of a first canonical base type claim 1 , including said at ...

Подробнее
20-10-2016 дата публикации

FABRICATION OF PATTERNED ARRAYS

Номер: US20160303534A1
Принадлежит:

Provided herein are methods and compositions for the fabrication of patterned arrays, such as nucleotide arrays. The methods and compositions are suited for the transfer and reorientation of array components. 1. A method for generating an array comprising:providing a template array comprising at least 1,000 different oligonucleotides coupled thereto,coupling said template array to a recipient array having a plurality of oligonucleotides complementary to portions of the at least 1,000 different oligonucleotides, andperforming an enzymatic reaction while the template array and the enzymatic array are coupled to one another, thereby generating a recipient array comprising recipient oligonucleotides, wherein at least 40% of the recipient oligonucleotides are complementary or identical to a full-length oligonucleotide from the at least 1,000 different oligonucleotides.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the template array comprises at least 100 spots.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the template array comprises spots at most about 500 μm in size.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the directionality of the recipient oligonucleotides relative to the recipient array is the same as the directionality of the template oligonucleotides relative to the template array.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the directionality of the recipient oligonucleotides relative to the recipient array is the opposite of the directionality of the template oligonucleotides relative to the template array.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein a plurality of recipient arrays are generated.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the plurality of recipient oligonucleotides are on average at least 99% identical between one recipient array and another.8. The method of claim 6 , wherein the recipient oligonucleotides are at least 99% identical between one recipient array and another.9. A method for generating an array comprising: using a template array comprising template oligonucleotides to synthesize a ...

Подробнее
17-09-2020 дата публикации

METHODS, DEVICES, AND SYSTEMS FOR ANALYTE DETECTION AND ANALYSIS

Номер: US20200291469A1
Принадлежит:

Provided are systems and methods for analyte detection and analysis. A system can comprise an open substrate. The open substrate may be configured to rotate or otherwise move. The open substrate can comprise an array of individually addressable locations, with analytes immobilized thereto. The substrate may be spatially indexed to identify nucleic acid molecules from one or more sources, and/or sequences thereof, with the respective one or more sources. A solution comprising a plurality of probes may be directed across the array to couple at least one of the plurality of probes with at least one of the analytes to form a bound probe. A detector can be configured to detect a signal from the bound probe via scanning of the substrate while minimizing temperature fluctuations of the substrate or optical aberrations caused by bubbles.

Подробнее
25-10-2018 дата публикации

Arrays

Номер: US20180305840A1
Принадлежит: Sengenics Corp Pte Ltd

Protein arrays and their use to assay, in a parallel fashion, the protein products of highly homologous or related DNA coding sequences and described. By highly homologous or related it is meant those DNA coding sequences which share a common sequence and which differ only by one or more naturally occurring mutations such as single nucleotide polymorphisms, deletions or insertions, or those sequences which are considered to be haplotypes. Such highly homologous or related DNA coding sequences are generally naturally occurring variants of the same gene. Arrays according to the invention have two or more individual proteins deposited in a spatially defined pattern on a surface in a form whereby a property such as an activity or function of the proteins can be investigated or assayed in parallel by interrogation of the array.

Подробнее
02-11-2017 дата публикации

ANALYSIS METHOD ON THE BASIS OF AN ARRAY

Номер: US20170312727A1
Автор: ROTH Guenter
Принадлежит: Albert-Ludwigs-Universitaet Freiburg

The invention relates to a method for analyzing molecular properties and/or reaction conditions, comprising a step of providing a first store having a first surface, wherein a specific selection of sample molecules is directly or indirectly bonded to the surface in a defined arrangement, a step of producing at least two transfer stores, wherein at least two additional surfaces are provided, and a reaction step, selected from the group comprising a transfer reaction, an amplification reaction, and/or a derivatization reaction, whereby product molecules can arise and said product molecules and/or the sample molecules bond to the surfaces, wherein there is a clear spatial association between the sample molecules of the first store and the product molecules and/or sample molecules of the transfer stores and the first store, the transfer stores, the sample molecules, the product molecules, the transfer reaction, the amplification reaction, and/or the derivatization reaction is analyzed. 1. A method for analysis of molecular properties and/or reaction conditions , comprising: 'a selection of sample molecules is bound directly or indirectly to the surface in a defined arrangement,', 'a) supplying a first storage, comprising a first surface, wherein'} at least two additional surfaces are provided, and', 'carrying out a reaction, the reaction being a transfer reaction, amplification reaction and/or a derivatization reaction, so that product molecules are formed, and these product molecules and/or the sample molecules bind to the surfaces, wherein', 'there is a clear-cut spatial association between the sample molecules of the first storage and the product molecules and/or the sample molecules of the transfer storage,, 'b) of producing at least two transfer storages, wherein'}c) analyzing the first storage, the transfer storage, the sample molecules, the product molecules, the transfer reaction, the amplification reaction and/or the derivatization reaction.2. The method ...

Подробнее
09-11-2017 дата публикации

SINGLE CELL CAPTURE WITH CAPTURE CHIPS

Номер: US20170320038A1
Принадлежит:

The present invention provides methods, systems, assemblies, and articles for capturing single cells with a capture chip. In certain embodiments, the capture chip comprises a substrate comprising a plurality of cell-sized dimples or wells that each allow a single cell to be captured from a cell suspension. In some embodiments, the dimples or wells of the capture chip align with the holes or wells of a multi-well through-hole chip, and/or a multi-well chip, such that the cell, or the contents of the single cell, may be transferred to a corresponding well of the multi-well chip. In particular embodiments, the bottom of each dimple or well of the capture chip has a positive electrical charge sufficient to attract cells from a cell suspension flowing over the dimples or wells. 1. A system comprising:a) a capture chip comprising a substrate comprising a plurality of cell-sized dimples or wells that each allow a single cell to be captured from a cell mixture; andb) a multi-well through-hole chip, wherein said multi-well through-hole chip comprises a plurality of holes, and when combined with a backing or said capture chip, forms a multi-well chip which comprises a plurality of wells; andwherein said plurality of cell-sized dimples or wells matches one-for-one, and aligns with, said plurality of holes in said multi-well through-hole chip.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein some or all of said cell-sized dimples or wells each contain a single cell claim 1 , and/or wherein said plurality of wells in said multi-well chip: i) have a volume of 50 and 5000 nl claim 1 , and/or ii) comprise at least 300 wells.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein said capture chip and said multi-well through-hole chip are attached to each other thereby forming said multi-well chip claim 1 , and wherein some or all of said plurality of wells in said multi-well chip contain reagents that detach and/or lyse cells.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein some or all of said cell-sized dimples or wells each ...

Подробнее
09-11-2017 дата публикации

OPTICAL LENS SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MICROFLUIDIC DEVICES

Номер: US20170321249A1
Принадлежит:

An apparatus for imaging one or more selected fluorescence indications from a microfluidic device. The apparatus includes an imaging path coupled to least one chamber in at least one microfluidic device. The imaging path provides for transmission of one or more fluorescent emission signals derived from one or more samples in the at least one chamber of the at least one microfluidic device. The chamber has a chamber size, the chamber size being characterized by an actual spatial dimension normal to the imaging path. The apparatus also includes an optical lens system coupled to the imaging path. The optical lens system is adapted to transmit the one or more fluorescent signals associated with the chamber. 1. A method of monitoring DNA sequencing , the method comprising: a plurality of reaction sites having a reaction site density of greater than or equal to 250,000 reaction sites per square centimeter;', 'at least one sample introduced to the plurality of reaction sites; and', 'at least one amplification reagent introduced to the plurality of reaction sites;, 'providing a fluidic device comprisingamplifying the at least one sample at the plurality of reaction sites;sequencing the at least one amplified sample at the plurality of reaction sites at a predetermined temperature;illuminating the fluidic device with electromagnetic radiation with an illumination system;transmitting the electromagnetic radiation along an optical path coupled to the device and an optical lens system;reducing chromatic aberration of light with the optical lens system along the optical path;capturing an image of a determined number of reaction sites simultaneously; and collecting at least a first image at a first wavelength; and', 'collecting at least a second image at a second wavelength different from the first wavelength., 'collecting multiple images of the fluidic device, wherein collecting multiple images comprises2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of reaction sites has a ...

Подробнее
26-11-2015 дата публикации

CREATION OF LIBRARIES OF DROPLETS AND RELATED SPECIES

Номер: US20150336068A1
Принадлежит:

The present invention is generally related to systems and methods for producing a plurality of droplets. The droplets may contain varying species, e.g., for use as a library. In some cases, the fluidic droplets may be rigidified to form rigidified droplets (e.g., gel droplets). In certain embodiments, the droplets may undergo a phase change (e.g., from rigidified droplets to fluidized droplets), as discussed more herein. In some cases, a species may be added internally to a droplet by exposing the droplet to a fluid comprising a plurality of species. 1. A method , comprising: a fluid;', 'a suspension of a plurality of rigidified species-containing droplets; and', 'a plurality of target analyte molecules; and, 'providing a solution comprisingdispersing the solution into a plurality of microfluidic droplets, wherein at least a portion of the microfluidic droplets comprise a rigidified species-containing droplet and a target analyte molecule,wherein the rigidified droplets are capable of fluidization.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the dispersing comprises using microfluidic techniques.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the dispersing comprises flowing the solution into a microfluidic channel comprising a second fluid.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the second fluid is an immiscible fluid.5. The method of claim 3 , wherein the immiscible fluid is an oil.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the rigidified species-containing droplets comprise a first group and a second group of rigidified droplets claim 1 , wherein rigidified droplets in the first group comprise a first species claim 1 , and wherein rigidified droplets in the second group comprise a second species distinguishable from the first species.7. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of fluidizing rigidified droplets in the microfluidic droplets.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the species and the target analyte molecules interact.9. The method of claim 6 , wherein each group of rigidified ...

Подробнее
26-11-2015 дата публикации

CREATION OF LIBRARIES OF DROPLETS AND RELATED SPECIES

Номер: US20150336069A1
Принадлежит:

The present invention is generally related to systems and methods for producing a plurality of droplets. The droplets may contain varying species, e.g., for use as a library. In some cases, the fluidic droplets may be rigidified to form rigidified droplets (e.g., gel droplets). In certain embodiments, the droplets may undergo a phase change (e.g., from rigidified droplets to fluidized droplets), as discussed more herein. In some cases, a species may be added internally to a droplet by exposing the droplet to a fluid comprising a plurality of species. 127.-. (canceled)28. A method , comprising:providing a plurality of rigidified droplets, comprising:a first group of rigidified droplets, wherein droplets in the first group comprise a first species; anda second group of rigidified droplets, wherein droplets in the second group comprise a second species, wherein the first species and the second species are distinguishable with respect to each other; andfluidizing at least a portion of the rigidified droplets to form a plurality of fluidized droplets.29. The method of claim 28 , further comprising the step of forming a plurality of microfluidic droplets claim 28 , wherein each microfluidic droplet comprises at least one fluidized droplet.30. The method of claim 29 , wherein plurality of microfluidic droplets are formed by fusing a fluidized droplet with a microfluidic droplet.31. The method of claim 28 , wherein each microfluidic drop additionally contains a target analyte molecule.32. The method of claim 31 , wherein the target analyte molecule is a nucleic acid.33. The method of claim 28 , wherein the rigidified droplets are fluidized by exposure to a change in temperature.34. The method of claim 28 , wherein the rigidified droplets are fluidized by exposure to electromagnetic radiation.35. The method of claim 34 , wherein the electromagnetic radiation is ultraviolet light.36. The method of claim 28 , wherein the rigidified droplets are fluidized by exposure to a ...

Подробнее
26-11-2015 дата публикации

CREATION OF LIBRARIES OF DROPLETS AND RELATED SPECIES

Номер: US20150336070A1
Принадлежит:

The present invention is generally related to systems and methods for producing a plurality of droplets. The droplets may contain varying species, e.g., for use as a library. In some cases, the fluidic droplets may be rigidified to form rigidified droplets (e.g., gel droplets). In certain embodiments, the droplets may undergo a phase change (e.g., from rigidified droplets to fluidized droplets), as discussed more herein. In some cases, a species may be added internally to a droplet by exposing the droplet to a fluid comprising a plurality of species. 174.-. (canceled)75. A method , comprising: wherein the first group of species-containing droplets comprises a first plurality of rigidified droplets, the rigidified droplets comprising a first species and being formed from a fluidic droplet comprising a first fluid;', 'wherein the second group of species-containing droplets comprises a second plurality of rigidified droplets, the rigidified droplets comprising a second species distinguishable from the first species and being formed from a fluidic droplet comprising the first fluid;', 'wherein the first and second groups of species-containing droplets are suspended in a second fluid:, 'providing a suspension comprising at least some droplets of a first and second groups of species-containing droplets,'}fluidizing the suspension of rigidified droplets to form a plurality of fluidized droplets.76. The method of claim 75 , further comprising the step of fusing at least some of the plurality of fluidized droplets with a plurality of microfluidic droplets.78. The method of or claim 75 , wherein the plurality of microfluidic droplets each comprise at least one target analyte molecule.79. The method of claim 78 , further comprising the step of determining the target analyte molecule.80. The method of claim 78 , wherein the target analyte molecule is a nucleic acid.82. The method of claim 78 , further comprising the step of determining the sequence of the nucleic acid probe. ...

Подробнее
26-11-2015 дата публикации

CREATION OF LIBRARIES OF DROPLETS AND RELATED SPECIES

Номер: US20150336071A1
Принадлежит:

The present invention is generally related to systems and methods for producing a plurality of droplets. The droplets may contain varying species, e.g., for use as a library. In some cases, the fluidic droplets may be rigidified to form rigidified droplets (e.g., gel droplets). In certain embodiments, the droplets may undergo a phase change (e.g., from rigidified droplets to fluidized droplets), as discussed more herein. In some cases, a species may be added internally to a droplet by exposing the droplet to a fluid comprising a plurality of species. 145.-. (canceled)46. A method , comprising:providing a plurality of groups of rigidified droplets, each of the groups of rigidified droplets comprising a first fluid and having substantially the same composition as the other groups of rigidified droplets but containing a distinguishable species with respect to the other groups of rigidified droplets;forming a suspension comprising at least one rigidified droplet from each of the groups of rigidified droplets;exposing at least some of the rigidified droplets of the suspension to a second fluid, wherein the first fluid and the second fluid are substantially immiscible; andfluidizing at least some of the rigidified droplets to form a plurality of fluidized droplets, wherein the plurality of fluidized droplets are substantially immiscible in the second fluid.47. The method of claim 46 , wherein the rigidified droplets are formed using microfluidic techniques.48. The method of claim 46 , wherein the first fluid is hydrophilic and the second fluid is hydrophobic.49. The method of claim 46 , wherein the first fluid is hydrophobic and the second fluid is hydrophilic.50. The method of claim 46 , wherein the plurality of groups of rigidified droplets comprises substantially of the same composition.51. The method of claim 46 , wherein the plurality of rigidified droplets comprise a polymer.52. The method of claim 51 , wherein the polymer comprises a plurality of crosslinks.53. The ...

Подробнее
26-11-2015 дата публикации

Creation of libraries of droplets and related species

Номер: US20150336072A1
Принадлежит: Harvard College

The present invention is generally related to systems and methods for producing a plurality of droplets. The droplets may contain varying species, e.g., for use as a library. In some cases, the fluidic droplets may be rigidified to form rigidified droplets (e.g., gel droplets). In certain embodiments, the droplets may undergo a phase change (e.g., from rigidified droplets to fluidized droplets), as discussed more herein. In some cases, a species may be added internally to a droplet by exposing the droplet to a fluid comprising a plurality of species.

Подробнее
17-11-2016 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND DEVICE FOR HIGH THROUGHPUT GENERATION OF COMBINATORIAL DROPLETS AND METHODS OF USE

Номер: US20160332163A1
Принадлежит: THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY

The present invention is directed to a microfluidic system comprising a microfluidic chip and a method of performing a chemical assay wherein a sample is processed into multiple daughter droplets and said daughter droplets are incubated with varying reagents. The properties of these droplets can be detected to provide assay data. 1. A microfluidic system comprising: a droplet formation section comprising a sample input channel,', 'a droplet splitting section fluidly connected to said droplet formation section, and', 'a reagent injection section fluidly connected said droplet splitting section;, 'a microfluidic chip comprising a chip body defininga first sample source selectively connected to said sample input channel;a second sample source selectively connected to said sample input channel; anda rinsing fluid source selectively connected to said sample input channel.2. A microfluidic system as in claim 1 , wherein an automated sample loading system is fluidly connected to said microfluidic chip.3. A microfluidic system as in claim 1 , wherein an impedance detection system is fluidly connected to said microfluidic chip.4. A microfluidic system as in claim 1 , wherein a sample detection system is fluidly connected to said microfluidic chip.5. A microfluidic chip comprising a chip body defining: a main channel,', 'a sample input channel having a first end fluidly connected to said main channel and a second end configured to receive sample and rinsing fluid,', 'an input-channel valve in said input channel to selectively allow and block fluid flow from said sample input channel to said main channel,', 'a rinsing channel fluidly connected to said sample input channel at a position between said input-channel valve and said second end of said sample input channel, and', 'a rinsing-channel valve in said rinsing channel to selectively allow and block fluid flow from said input channel to said rinsing channel,', 'wherein said droplet formation section has a first configuration ...

Подробнее
17-10-2019 дата публикации

De novo synthesized gene libraries

Номер: US20190314783A1
Принадлежит: Twist Bioscience Corp

De novo synthesized large libraries of nucleic acids are provided herein with low error rates. Further, devices for the manufacturing of high-quality building blocks, such as oligonucleotides, are described herein. Longer nucleic acids can be synthesized in parallel using microfluidic assemblies. Further, methods herein allow for the fast construction of large libraries of long, high-quality genes. Devices for the manufacturing of large libraries of long and high-quality nucleic acids are further described herein.

Подробнее
16-11-2017 дата публикации

De novo synthesized gene libraries

Номер: US20170327819A1
Принадлежит: Twist Bioscience Corp

De novo synthesized large libraries of nucleic acids are provided herein with low error rates. Further, devices for the manufacturing of high-quality building blocks, such as oligonucleotides, are described herein. Longer nucleic acids can be synthesized in parallel using microfluidic assemblies. Further, methods herein allow for the fast construction of large libraries of long, high-quality genes. Devices for the manufacturing of large libraries of long and high-quality nucleic acids are further described herein

Подробнее
17-10-2019 дата публикации

COMPARTMENTALISED SCREENING BY MICROFLUIDIC CONTROL

Номер: US20190317085A1
Принадлежит:

The invention describes a method for the identification of compounds which bind to a target component of a biochemical system or modulate the activity of the target, comprising the steps of: a) compartmentalising the compounds into microcapsules together with the target, such that only a subset of the repertoire is represented in multiple copies in any one microcapsule; and b) identifying the compound which binds to or modulates the activity of the target; wherein at least one step is performed under microfluidic control. The invention enables the screening of large repertoires of molecules which can serve as leads for drug development. 1115-. (canceled)116. A method for screening a repertoire of compounds for a compound having a desired activity , comprising the steps of:(a) providing an aqueous fluid comprising a repertoire of compounds;(b) compartmentalizing the repertoire of compounds into microcapsules by partitioning the aqueous fluid with an immiscible fluid as the aqueous fluid is flowing through a microfluidic channel, such that only one compound from the repertoire of compounds is represented in any one microcapsule, and further wherein each microcapsule comprises a target cell; and(c) determining an effect of one or more of the repertoire of compounds on the target cell by using a cell-based assay that produces a different reaction product in each microcapsule depending on an identity of the compound compartmentalized in the each microcapsule.117. The method of claim 116 , wherein the target cells are compartmentalized together with the repertoire of compounds in the microcapsules.118. The method of claim 116 , wherein the repertoire of compounds are attached to microbeads.119. The method of claim 118 , wherein the repertoire of compounds are attached to microbeads through one or more cleavable linkers.120. The method of claim 118 , wherein each microbead comprises a detectable tag.121. The method of claim 118 , further comprising releasing the compounds ...

Подробнее
15-11-2018 дата публикации

De novo synthesized gene libraries

Номер: US20180326388A1
Принадлежит: Twist Bioscience Corp

De novo synthesized large libraries of nucleic acids are provided herein with low error rates. Further, devices for the manufacturing of high-quality building blocks, such as oligonucleotides, are described herein. Longer nucleic acids can be synthesized in parallel using microfluidic assemblies. Further, methods herein allow for the fast construction of large libraries of long, high-quality genes. Devices for the manufacturing of large libraries of long and high-quality nucleic acids are further described herein.

Подробнее
08-12-2016 дата публикации

DE NOVO SYNTHESIZED GENE LIBRARIES

Номер: US20160354752A1
Принадлежит:

De novo synthesized large libraries of nucleic acids are provided herein with low error rates. Further, devices for the manufacturing of high-quality building blocks, such as oligonucleotides, are described herein. Longer nucleic acids can be synthesized in parallel using microfluidic assemblies. Further, methods herein allow for the fast construction of large libraries of long, high-quality genes. Devices for the manufacturing of large libraries of long and high-quality nucleic acids are further described herein. 1. A device for synthesis of nucleic acids , the device comprising:a structure having a surface;a plurality of clusters on the surface, wherein each cluster has a net surface energy that is higher than a surface energy for a region surrounding each cluster;a plurality of loci located within each cluster, wherein each locus comprises a discrete region; anda plurality of features located within each locus, wherein each of the features has a width and a length from the surface, and wherein a ratio of the width to the length from the surface is from 0.1 to 1, and wherein the plurality of features provide for rapid exchange of chemical exposure during de novo synthesis of oligonucleic acids.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the ratio of the width to the length from the surface for each of the features is from 0.4 to 0.8.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the width of each of the features is up to 1 um.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the width of each of the features is 30 nm to 500 nm.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein the length from the surface of each of the features is up to 1 um.6. The device of claim 1 , wherein the length from the surface of each of the features is 20 nm to 500 nm.7. The device of claim 1 , wherein each of the features is in a shape of a post.8. The device of claim 1 , wherein each of the features has sharp or rounded edges.9. The device of claim 1 , wherein each locus has a width of 1 um to 500 um.10. The device of claim 1 , wherein ...

Подробнее
22-10-2020 дата публикации

COMPARTMENTALISED SCREENING BY MICROFLUIDIC CONTROL

Номер: US20200333334A1
Принадлежит:

The invention describes a method for the identification of compounds which bind to a target component of a biochemical system or modulate the activity of the target, comprising the steps of: a) compartmentalising the compounds into microcapsules together with the target, such that only a subset of the repertoire is represented in multiple copies in any one microcapsule; and b) identifying the compound which binds to or modulates the activity of the target; wherein at least one step is performed under microfluidic control. The invention enables the screening of large repertoires of molecules which can serve as leads for drug development. 1. A method for identifying a compound or compounds in a repertoire of compounds , which compound or compound(s) possess(es) a desired activity , comprising the steps of:a) compartmentalising the compounds into microcapsules, such that only a subset of the repertoire is represented in multiple copies in any one microcapsule; andb) identifying the compounds which possess the desired activity,wherein one or both of steps a) and b) is performed under microfluidic control.2. A method according to claim 1 , wherein step (a) comprises forming groups of microcapsules comprising individual compounds and mixing the groups of microcapsules to form an emulsified compound repertoire wherein a subset of the repertoire is represented in multiple copies in any one microcapsule.4. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the desired activity is selected from the group consisting of a binding activity and the modulation of the activity of a target.5. A method according to claim 4 , wherein the binding activity is binding to a target.6. A method according to claim 4 , wherein the modulated activity is a binding activity.7. A method according to claim 4 , wherein the modulated activity is a catalytic activity.8. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the compound reacts with a target to generate a reaction product.9. A method according to claim 3 , ...

Подробнее