Microgradient Hydrogels for Biomolecular Separations

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ID:		04-47
IP Type:		Licensable Technology
Title:		Microgradient Hydrogels for Biomolecular Separations
Inventor:		Wong, Joyce Y
Summary:		The invention is a microfluidic system for separating biomolecules. The invention comprises microchannels filled with gels of various crosslinker concentrations which vary in resistance to protein flow. That is, there is a direct correlation between crosslinker concentration and resistance. This enables the design of a protein separation system because each protein will travel through the gel at a unique rate. We see applications for this device in 2-D electrophoresis and other applications for biomolecular separations.
Tech Type:		Microfluidics/Fluidics
URL:		http://ctf-fmfe.bu.edu/BU0447.pdf
Contact:		Jon Jensen, seanlee@bu.edu, 617 353 4567
Organization:		Boston University

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