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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 13, 2013
Filed:
Jul. 23, 2010
Applicants:
Robert C. Corcoran, Laramie, WY (US);
Debashis Dutta, Laramie, WY (US);
Inventors:
Robert C. Corcoran, Laramie, WY (US);
Debashis Dutta, Laramie, WY (US);
Assignee:
University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G01N 33/53 (2006.01); G01N 33/573 (2006.01); G01N 33/561 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
Provided herein are microfluidic devices and methods useful for sensitive detection of analytes. The methods and devices described herein are also useful for detecting direct or indirect binding of enzymes or catalysts to a surface, for example a surface having analytes bound thereon. Methods disclosed herein include embodiments utilizing a pre-concentration scheme to improve signal levels of corresponding reporter moieties.