Method for deforming and/or fragmenting a cell, spore or virus with a vibrating plate
US10640745B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 16, 2014 |
| Grant date | May 5, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 12, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12N13/00
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to a method for the deformation and/or fragmentation of a cell, spore or virus, the method comprising: (i) bringing a liquid sample containing the cell, spore or virus into contact with a first surface of a vibratable plate having at least one aperture, and causing the plate to vibrate; and (ii) passing the sample of the cell, spore or virus through the at least one aperture in the vibrating plate so as to cause deformation and/or fragmentation of the cell, spore or virus. It also concerns a device for carrying out the method.
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