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Illuminator for visualization of fluorophores

US8974651B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 17, 2011
Grant dateMar 10, 2015
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Expiry dateDec 25, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N27/44721
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention discloses apparatuses and methods for the visualization of fluorophores in biological systems such as electrophoresis gels and cell cultures. Preferred embodiments of the apparatuses consists of a tray or tank having one or more light sources disposed to direct light through an electrophoresis gel disposed within the vessel such that the luminescence from fluorophores in the gel are easily visualized.

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