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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 17, 2006
Filed:
Oct. 17, 2003
Igor Shvets, Dublin, IE;
Dmitriy Kashanin, Dublin, IE;
Dermot Kelleher, Dublin, IE;
Vivienne Williams, Dublin, IE;
Yuri Volkov, Dublin, IE;
Igor Shvets, Dublin, IE;
Dmitriy Kashanin, Dublin, IE;
Dermot Kelleher, Dublin, IE;
Vivienne Williams, Dublin, IE;
Yuri Volkov, Dublin, IE;
Abstract
Biological assays using various constructions of biochips are disclosed to mirror in vivo situations. The biochipcomprises a microchannelhaving a liquid outlet port, bubble release portand a liquid outlet portwith an associated bubble release port. A multiplicity of tests can be performed often by coating the bore of the microchannelwhich various adhesion mediating proteins or the use of chemoattractants. The assay assemblycomprises a syringe pump feeding the biochip. An inverted microscope, digital cameraand recorderare provided. A sample liquid containing cells in suspension is injected slowly through the biochip and the effect of the assay recorded over a long period.