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Apparatus and methods for determining biomolecular interactions

US6710877B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 23, 2001
Grant dateMar 23, 2004
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Expiry dateAug 13, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N21/4788
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Methods, apparatus and substrates for the detection of reactions between biomolecules or cells and a second compound are disclosed. The invention detects interactions between ligands and receptors by utilizing detecting the diffusion of a species proximate a sensing area. Absorbance detection and diffraction sensors are utilized to monitor the rate of diffusion from the sensing area.

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