Biological assays using gradients formed in microfluidic systems
US7374906B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 21, 2003 |
| Grant date | May 20, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 16, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01L2300/0829
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention discloses a device for monitoring chemotaxis or chemoinvasion. The present invention further provides a flexible assay system and numerous assays that can be used to test biological interactions and systems. Laminar flow gradients are employed that mimic gradient situations present in vivo.
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