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Integrated droplet actuator for gel electrophoresis and molecular analysis

  • US 9,952,177 B2
  • Filed: 07/09/2015
  • Issued: 04/24/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/06/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An integrated droplet actuator device comprising:

  • (a) a top substrate and a bottom substrate, the two substrates configured to form a droplet operations gap;

    (b) electrodes associated with one or both of the bottom substrate and the top substrate, and configured for conducting droplet operations in the gap;

    (c) a gel arranged on the top substrate;

    (d) a pair of electrodes in electrical contact with the gel, the electrodes arranged at first and second locations in relation to the gel; and

    (e) one or more fluid paths extending from inside the gap to the gel.

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