Microfluidic system for analyzing nucleic acids
US7217542B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 31, 2002 |
| Grant date | May 15, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 21, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01L2400/0633
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A system, including methods and apparatus, for microfluidic analysis of a nucleic acid target in a nucleic acid mixture. The system includes a method to preselect the target from the mixture before amplification. Preselection enriches the mixture for the target by retaining the target on a target-selective receptor and then removing unretained non-target nucleic acids. The preselected target then may be amplified from the enriched mixture and assayed. Devices configured to carry out the method are also disclosed.
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