Device and methods for detecting the response of a plurality of cells to at least one analyte of interest
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1. A method for detecting at least one analyte of interest either produced or consumed by a plurality of cell, comprising the steps of:
- a. providing a housing defining a chamber, b. placing a plurality of cells in the chamber; and
c. simultaneously detecting at least two analytes of interest either produced or consumed by the plurality of cells in the chamber.
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Abstract
An apparatus and methods for detecting at least one analyte of interest either produced or consumed by a plurality of cell. In one embodiment of the present invention, the method includes the steps of providing a housing defining a chamber, placing a plurality of cells in the chamber, and simultaneously detecting at least two analytes of interest either produced or consumed by the plurality of cells in the chamber.
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47 Claims
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1. A method for detecting at least one analyte of interest either produced or consumed by a plurality of cell, comprising the steps of:
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a. providing a housing defining a chamber, b. placing a plurality of cells in the chamber; and
c. simultaneously detecting at least two analytes of interest either produced or consumed by the plurality of cells in the chamber. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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- 9. A device for detecting at least one analyte of interest either produced or consumed by a plurality of cell, wherein the plurality of cells is placed in a chamber, comprising means for simultaneously detecting at least two analytes of interest either produced or consumed by the plurality of cells in the chamber.
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19. A method for detecting a plurality of analytes of interest either produced or consumed by a plurality of cell, comprising the steps of:
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a. providing a housing defining a chamber;
b. placing a plurality of cells in the chamber; and
c. simultaneously detecting a plurality of analytes of interest either produced or consumed by the plurality of cells in the chamber. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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- 26. A device for detecting a plurality of analytes of interest either produced or consumed by a plurality of cell, wherein the plurality of cells is placed in a chamber, comprising means for simultaneously detecting a plurality of analytes of interest either produced or consumed by the plurality of cells in the chamber.
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37. A device for detecting at least one analyte of interest either produced or consumed by at least one cell wherein the at least one cell is placed in a chamber, comprising:
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a. an inlet in fluid communication with the chamber, b. a first electrode having a first electrochemical characteristic; and
c. a second electrode positioned away from the first electrode and having a second electrochemical characteristic, wherein the first electrode detects a first analyte of interest either produced or consumed by at least one cell, and the second electrode detects a second analyte of interest by at least one cell, respectively and simultaneously. - View Dependent Claims (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47)
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