Microscale sorting cytometer
AssigneeMassachusetts Institute of Technology
InventorsJoel Voldman, Brian Michael Taff
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Abstract
The present invention provides a device and methods of use thereof in microscale cell sorting. This invention provides sorting cytometers, which trap individual cells within vessels following exposure to dielectrophoresis, allow for the assaying of trapped cells, such that a population is identified whose isolation is desired, and their isolation.
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A sorting cytometer for eukaroytic and/or prokaryotic cells comprising:
- a. An array;
- b. A power source;
- c. An input port coupled to said array;
- d. Vessels, with dimensions such that it holds a single cell;
- e. Dielectrically separated crossing electrodes coupled to said power source, surrounding said vessels arranged in a row/column addressing scheme on said array and capable of generating a DEP barrier;
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- f. An output port coupled to said array.
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