Methods and apparatus for electrophoresis of prior-cast, hydratable separation media
US6936150B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 18, 2002 |
| Grant date | Aug 30, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 18, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N33/561
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and apparatus are presented that facilitate electrophoresis of prior-cast, hydratable separation media, usefully immobilized pH gradient (IPG) strips. The method exploits the swelling of prior-cast, hydratable separation media upon rehydration to help lodge the media in an enclosing member that permits spaced electrical communication with the enclosed separation media. The electrical communication permits a voltage gradient to be established in the enclosed separation medium sufficient to effect separation of analytes therein. Cassettes, buffer cores, electrophoresis systems and kits are presented for effecting the methods of the invention.
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