Markus Herrmann

Title: Markus Herrmann: Inventor in Fluorescence Imaging

Introduction

Markus Herrmann is an inventor associated with Boston, Massachusetts, and Universität Zürich. His patent work includes a method designed to support repeated staining and imaging of biological samples.

Latest Patents

Herrmann is associated with 1 patent, titled “Iterative fluorescence imaging.” The invention describes a multiplex staining method that uses blocking, imaging, and elution buffers to enable multiple staining rounds on a biological sample. The blocking buffer includes a compound that binds nonspecifically to hydrophobic sites and a sulfhydryl-reactive compound. The neutral-pH imaging buffer contains a radical scavenger, while the acidic elution buffer includes a buffering component, a reducing agent, and a compound that disrupts hydrogen bonds. The patent also covers buffers for carrying out the method and a kit containing them.

Career Highlights

The described invention focuses on buffer formulations and procedures for iterative fluorescence imaging, an approach that can facilitate repeated analysis of biological samples.

Collaborations

Gabriele Gut and Lucas Pelkmans are identified as Herrmann’s coworkers.

Conclusion

Markus Herrmann’s patent work centers on iterative fluorescence imaging and the buffer system developed to support multiplex staining of biological samples.