Apparatus for automatically preparing cell-free proteins and method for preparing proteins using same
US10287542B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 29, 2013 |
| Grant date | May 14, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 12, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07K1/36
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An automated cell-free protein production system comprises: a protein expression reaction unit comprising a reaction vessel that includes a plurality of dialysis tubes, each including a dialysis membrane and being open at its top; a reaction temperature control unit configured to heat or cool the reaction vessel; a pipette array comprising a plurality of pipettes and configured to suck or discharge solutions using the pipettes; a pipette array moving unit configured to move the pipette array in an upward and downward direction, a forward and backward direction or a left and right direction so as to move solutions; a protein purification unit including a magnetic field application device; and a multi-well plate mounting unit having mounted therein a multi-well plate kit configured to supply solutions that are used for protein production.
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