Conventional analytical techniques used for detecting specific analytes in a sample often fall short of performance needs for applications that demand high-throughput sample analysis or operate in resource poor settings. These conventional techniques also often require labor-intensive, time consuming, multi-step procedures carried out by trained technicians and are impractical for use in a clinical setting.
UC Berkeley researchers developed an automated multi-dimensional microfluidic device which uses microfluidic technology to streamline all steps needed to obtain mobility and binding-based identity information in one continuous assay. The assays complete in minutes, are readily adaptable to a broad range of multistage assays and are highly sensitive and specific.
Automated microfluidic protein immunoblotting
Country | Type | Number | Dated | Case |
United States Of America | Issued Patent | 9,110,057 | 08/18/2015 | 2009-064 |
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