Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide devices that can be utilized to conduct a variety of nucleic acid amplification reactions, while having sufficient versatility for use in other types of analyses as well.SOLUTION: An M×N matrix microfluidic device for performing a matrix of reactions is disclosed. This device (100) has a plurality of reaction cells (106) in communication with one of either a sample inlet (120) or a reagent inlet (124) through a via formed within an elastomeric block of the device. Methods provided include a method for forming vias in parallel in an elastomeric layer of the microfluidic device. The method includes a step of using patterned photoresist masks and a step of etching regions or portions of an elastomeric layer of the elastomeric block.
Abstract:
An M x N matrix microfluidic device for performing a matrix of reactions, the device (100) having a plurality of reaction cells (106) in communication with one of either a sample inlet (120) or a reagent t inlet (124) through a via formed within an elastomeric block of the device. Methods provided include a method for forming vias in parallel in an elastomeric layer of an elastomeric block of a microfluidic device, the method includes using patterned photoresist masks and etching reagents to etch away regions or portions of an elastomeric layer of the elastomeric block.
Abstract:
A biological substrate, e.g., microfluidic chip. The substrate includes a rigid substrate material, which has a surface region capable of acting as a handle substrate. The substrate also has a deformable fluid layer coupled to the surface region. One or more well regions are formed in a first portion of the deformable fluid layer and are capable of holding a fluid therein. The one or more channel regions are formed in a second portion of the deformable fluid layer and are coupled to one or more of the well regions. An active region is formed in the deformable fluid layer. At least three fiducial markings are formed within the non-active region and disposed in a spatial manner associated with at least one of the well regions. A control layer is coupled to the fluid layer.
Abstract:
An M x N matrix microfluidic device for performing a matrix of reactions, the device (100) having a plurality of reaction cells (106) in communication with one of either a sample inlet (120) or a reagent t inlet (124) through a via formed within an elastomeric block of the device. Methods provided include a method for forming vias in parallel in an elastomeric layer of an elastomeric block of a microfluidic device, the method includes using patterned photoresist masks and etching reagents to etch away regions or portions of an elastomeric layer of the elastomeric block. Fig. 1A