Multiple arm apparatus and methods for separation of particles
US9555354B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 14, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 31, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 14, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB03C2201/26
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention provides apparatus for separation of particles and methods for using the apparatus. In an embodiment, the apparatus includes three arms extending radially from a central reservoir, each arm being associated with a separation electrode. At least one on the arms includes a separation medium. Using a sequence of driving and mobility-changing voltages, target particles can be separated from closely related particles within a sample. For example, single point mutations can be resolved from a sample containing predominantly wild type nucleic acids.
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