Methods and apparatus for the manipulation of particle suspensions and testing thereof
US8293524B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 25, 2007 |
| Grant date | Oct 23, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 29, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2015/1497
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus and methods are provided for analysis of individual particles in a microfluidic device. The methods involve the immobilization of an array of particles in suspension and the application of experimental compounds. Such methods can also include electrophysiology studies including patch clamp recording, electroporation, or both in the same microfluidic device. The apparatus provided includes a microfluidic device coupled to a multi-well structure and an interface for controlling the flow of media within the microchannel device.
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