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Integrated multiplexed capillary electrophoresis system

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OSTI ID:874423

The present invention provides an integrated multiplexed capillary electrophoresis system for the analysis of sample analytes. The system integrates and automates multiple components, such as chromatographic columns and separation capillaries, and further provides a detector for the detection of analytes eluting from the separation capillaries. The system employs multiplexed freeze/thaw valves to manage fluid flow and sample movement. The system is computer controlled and is capable of processing samples through reaction, purification, denaturation, pre-concentration, injection, separation and detection in parallel fashion. Methods employing the system of the invention are also provided.

Research Organization:
Ames Laboratory (AMES), Ames, IA; Iowa State University, Ames, IA (US)
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-82
Assignee:
Iowa State University Research Foundation, Inc. (Ames, IA)
Patent Number(s):
US 6387234
Application Number:
09/144,170
OSTI ID:
874423
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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