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Method and apparatus for screening chemical compounds

US6400487B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 28, 2000
Grant dateJun 4, 2002
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Expiry dateNov 28, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2021/6439
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Methods and apparatus for screening large numbers of chemical compounds and performing a wide variety of fluorescent assays, including live cell assays. The methods utilize a laser linescan confocal microscope with high speed, high resolution and multi-wavelength capabilities and real time data-processing. Imaging may be done at video-rates and with use of ultraviolet illumination.

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