Microfluidic systems and methods of transport and lysis of cells and analysis of cell lysate
US6783647B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 19, 2001 |
| Grant date | Aug 31, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 15, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01L2400/0487
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Microfluidic systems and methods are disclosed which are adapted to transport and lyse cellular components of a test sample for analysis. The disclosed microfluidic systems and methods, which employ an electric field to rupture the cell membrane, cause unusually rapid lysis, thereby minimizing continued cellular activity and resulting in greater accuracy of analysis of cell processes.
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