Method and apparatus for performing large numbers of reactions using array assembly with releasable primers
US6632641B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 10, 2000 |
| Grant date | Oct 14, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 10, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC40B40/06
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for performing a large number of reactions using array assembly. In particular, the present invention features a method and apparatus for performing a large number of chemical and biological reactions by bringing two arrays into close apposition and allowing reactants on the surfaces of two arrays to come into contact. The present invention is exemplified by performing a large number of polynucleotide amplification reactions using array assembly. In addition, the present invention features a method and apparatus for coupling the amplification of polynucleotides and the detection of sequence variations, expression levels, and functions thereof.
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