Single molecule analysis in an electrical field
US12404551B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 2, 2022 |
| Grant date | Sep 2, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 2, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2021/6439
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention relates to a process and a device for analyzing single molecules, particularly to the parallel analysis of a plurality of single molecules. It is suitable for detecting interactions, e.g. binding between single molecules and/or reactions, e.g. elongation or degradation of single molecules. Particularly, the process of the invention relates to the sequencing of single nucleic acid molecules. The single molecule to be analyzed is present in free form, i.e. dissolved or suspended in a liquid medium, within a reaction space formed around the sample spot. According to the present invention, an electrical field is applied across the reaction space, whereby a concentration of single molecules, at the sample spots is effected.
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