Chemistry: analytical and immunological testing – Rate of reaction determination
Reexamination Certificate
2006-10-31
2006-10-31
Gakh, Yelena G. (Department: 1743)
Chemistry: analytical and immunological testing
Rate of reaction determination
C436S055000, C436S164000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07129091
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides microfabricated substrates and methods of conducting reactions within these substrates. The reactions occur in plugs transported in the flow of a carrier-fluid.
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Ismagilov Rustem F.
Song Helen
Tice Joshua David
Gakh Yelena G.
University of Chicago
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