Apparatus for the processing of single molecules
US10281453B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 25, 2012 |
| Grant date | May 7, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 31, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N33/48721
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention relates to an apparatus (100) and a method for the processing of single molecules, particularly for the sensing or sequencing of single-stranded DNA. A bottom layer (110) and an electrically conductive top layer (120) with a first and a second slit (111,121), respectively, are disposed on top of each other such that an aperture (A) is formed by the slits. The slits (111,121) are preferably perpendicular to each other. An electrical circuit (140) may be connected to the top layer (120), allowing to sense single molecules that pass through the aperture (A).
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