Assays with droplets transformed into capsules
US8399198B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 22, 2010 |
| Grant date | Mar 19, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 23, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12Q1/686
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
System, including methods, apparatus, compositions, and kits, for assays with an emulsion including capsules. A method of performing an assay is provided. In the method, an aqueous phase may be provided. The aqueous phase may include a sample and an effective concentration of one or more skin-forming proteins. An emulsion may be formed. The emulsion may include droplets of the aqueous phase disposed in a nonaqueous continuous phase. The emulsion may be heated to create an interfacial skin between each droplet and the continuous phase, to transform the droplets into capsules. Assay data related to the sample may be collected from the capsules.
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