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Nanopore-based sequencing with varying voltage stimulus

US9557294B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 19, 2014
Grant dateJan 31, 2017
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Expiry dateJun 12, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01L2400/0421
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of analyzing a molecule in a nanopore is disclosed. A voltage is applied across a nanopore that is inserted in a membrane by coupling the nanopore to a voltage source. The nanopore is decoupled from the voltage source. After the decoupling, a rate of decay of the voltage across the nanopore is determined. A molecule in the nanopore is distinguished from other possible molecules based on the determined rate of decay of the voltage across the nanopore.

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