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Methods for creating bilayers for use with nanopore sensors

US9850534B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 15, 2013
Grant dateDec 26, 2017
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Expiry dateFeb 15, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Q2565/631
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present disclosure provides biochips and methods for making biochips. A biochip can comprise a nanopore in a membrane (e.g., lipid bilayer) adjacent or in proximity to an electrode. Methods are described for forming the membrane and inserting the nanopore into the membrane. The biochips and methods can be used for nucleic acid (e.g., DNA) sequencing. The present disclosure also describes methods for detecting, sorting, and binning molecules (e.g., proteins) using biochips.

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