Uncaging devices

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2007-08-13

2009-06-23

Pham, Hoa Q (Department: 2886)

Optics: measuring and testing

Photometers

C356S218000, C435S005000, C250S458100

Reexamination Certificate

active

07551271

ABSTRACT:
Uncaging devices that can be used to uncage photoactivatable caged components are provided. Consistent, uniform and/or high throughput processing of reactions and assays that include caged components is provided. Masked multiwell plates that can be used for uncaging photoactivatable caged components are provided. Methods and apparatus for initiating assays involving caged components are provided.

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