Silicone surfactants for emulsion assays
US9758535B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 17, 2014 |
| Grant date | Sep 12, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 8, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC08G77/70
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
System, including methods and compositions, for making and using emulsions that include a silicone oil and a silicone surfactant. The emulsions may include aqueous droplets disposed in a continuous phase that includes a silicone oil and a silicone surfactant. The aqueous droplets may contain an analyte, optionally at partial occupancy, and/or a luminescent (e.g., photoluminescent) reporter. An assay of the analyte may be performed with the droplets. In some cases, signals may be detected from the droplets, and a characteristic of the analyte, such as an analyte level or activity, may be determined based on the signals.
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