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Methods for forming lipid bilayers on biochips

US11021745B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 11, 2019
Grant dateJun 1, 2021
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Expiry dateFeb 11, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N33/48721
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

This disclosure provides a biochip comprising a plurality of wells. The biochip includes a membrane that is disposed in or adjacent to an individual well of the plurality of wells. The membrane comprises a nanopore, and the individual well comprises an electrode that detects a signal upon ionic flow through the pore in response to a species passing through or adjacent to the nanopore. The electrode can be a non-sacrificial electrode. A lipid bilayer can be formed over the plurality of wells using a bubble.

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