Multilayered microfluidic DNA analysis system and method
US6984516B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 10, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jan 10, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 9, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K3/4629
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A multilayered microfluidic DNA analysis system includes a cell lysis chamber, a DNA separation chamber, a DNA amplification chamber, and a DNA detection system. The multilayered microfluidic DNA analysis system is provided as a substantially monolithic structure formed from a plurality of green-sheet layers sintered together. The substantially monolithic structure has defined therein a means for heating the DNA amplification chamber and a means for cooling the DNA amplification chamber. The means for heating and means for cooling operate to cycle the temperature of the DNA amplification chamber as required for performing a DNA amplification process, such as PCR.
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