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Method and apparatus for controlled photoelution

US6410342B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateAug 19, 1997
Grant dateJun 25, 2002
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Expiry dateAug 19, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC40B60/14
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method for photoeluting photocleavable linker-attached chemical compounds, and an apparatus suitable for implementing the method, are disclosed. According to the method, photocleavable linker-attached library compounds are photoeluted from solid support media under conditions of controlled light exposure and controlled temperature. An apparatus suitable for carrying out the present photoelution method includes means for substantially evenly illuminating the photocleavable linker, means for controlling illumination time and intensity, and means for controlling sample temperature.

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