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Method of conducting an assay

US8592217B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 10, 2013
Grant dateNov 26, 2013
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Expiry dateJan 10, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2800/04
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention is directed to droplet actuator devices and assay methods. The invention includes assay methods of conducting an assay comprising combining a sample with an umbelliferyl derivative, wherein the sample potentially comprises an enzyme capable of cleaving the umbelliferyl derivative and where the umbelliferyl derivative comprises an umbelliferyl core modified with one or more modifying moieties.

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