Methods for separation and immuno-detection of biomolecules, and apparatus related thereto
First Claim
1. A device for immunoblotting, the device comprising:
- a plurality of incubation chambers, each comprising a body and configured to contain a plurality of membranes within the body; and
a rotational element for rotating the incubation chamber and defining a rotational axis, wherein the incubation chamber rotates in parallel with the rotational axis.
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Abstract
Disclosed are methods and apparatus for separation of biomolecules via two-dimensional gel electrophoresis, methods and apparatus for immunoblotting separated biomolecules, and methods for the use of biomolecules processed via the methods and apparatus of the present invention, including use in a clinical setting. The methods and apparatus for separation of biomolecules via two-dimensional gel comprises vertical agarose gel electrophoresis in the first dimension, and the electrophoresis of a novel non-denaturing 3-35% concave gradient polyacrylamide gel in the second dimension. This novel gel can be cast in a modified gel caster that can facilitate the pouring of multiple gels simultaneously. The methods and apparatus for immunoblotting are useful with any type of immunoblotting, including Western blot, Northern blot, and Southern blot analyzes. These methods and apparatus provide safe, efficient and cost-effective immunoblots, while facilitating the reduction of exposure to toxic or radioactive materials, as well as the disposal of those materials.
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1. A device for immunoblotting, the device comprising:
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a plurality of incubation chambers, each comprising a body and configured to contain a plurality of membranes within the body; and a rotational element for rotating the incubation chamber and defining a rotational axis, wherein the incubation chamber rotates in parallel with the rotational axis. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. An assembly for immunoblotting, the assembly comprising
a plurality of incubation chambers, each incubation chamber comprising a body and configured to contain a plurality of membranes within the body; - and
a rotational element for rotating the plurality of incubation chambers and defining a rotational axis, wherein each incubation chamber rotates in parallel with the rotational axis. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19)
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