Methods for manipulating moieties in microfluidic systems
US7081192B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 10, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jul 25, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 20, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB03C2201/26
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
This invention relates generally to the field of moiety or molecule manipulation in a chip format. In particular, the invention provides a method for manipulating a moiety in a microfluidic application, which method comprises: a) coupling a moiety to be manipulated onto surface of a binding partner of said moiety to form a moiety-binding partner complex; and b) manipulating said moiety-binding partner complex with a physical force in a chip format, wherein said manipulation is effected through a combination of a structure that is external to said chip and a structure that is built-in in said chip, thereby said moiety is manipulated.
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