Method and apparatus for processing of biological samples for mass spectrometry analysis
US7858392B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 26, 2006 |
| Grant date | Dec 28, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 16, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T436/25125
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and corresponding method for processing of biological samples prior to spectroscopy analysis. The system includes a support for an organic sample, a solution applicator configured to apply a solution for extraction of at least one biomarker protein from the organic sample. The system includes a digester-medium applicator configured to apply to the organic sample a digesting medium capable of at least partial digestion of the biomarker proteins into peptides. The system includes a heating device configured to heat at least one of the organic sample, the solution, the digesting medium, and the biomarker proteins to a temperature above room temperature.
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