High throughput screening assay systems in microscale fluidic devices
US6150180A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 26, 1999 |
| Grant date | Nov 21, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 26, 2019 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S436/809
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides novel microfluidic devices and methods that are useful for performing high-throughput screening assays. In particular, the devices and methods of the invention are useful in screening large numbers of different compounds for their effects on a variety of chemical, and preferably, biochemical systems.
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