Treatment of substrates for immobilizing biomolecules

Details Treatment of substrates for immobilizing biomolecules Treatment of substrates for immobilizing biomolecules

2008-04-29

2008-04-29

Whisenant, Ethan (Department: 1634)

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology

Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or...

Involving nucleic acid

C536S023100, C536S024300

Reexamination Certificate

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07364849

ABSTRACT:
A method of treating a substrate for immobilizing a biomolecule and substrates produced by the method are disclosed. The method includes contacting at least a portion of a substrate with a reducing agent such as a hydride. Treatment with an appropriate reducing agent substantially eliminates autofluorescence on substrates.

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