Chemistry: analytical and immunological testing – Including sample preparation – Digestion or removing interfering materials
Reexamination Certificate
2006-05-26
2010-12-28
Siefke, Samuel P (Department: 1797)
Chemistry: analytical and immunological testing
Including sample preparation
Digestion or removing interfering materials
C436S043000, C436S174000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07858392
ABSTRACT:
A system and corresponding method for processing of biological samples prior to spectroscopy analysis. The system includes a support for an organic sample, a solution applicator configured to apply a solution for extraction of at least one biomarker protein from the organic sample. The system includes a digester-medium applicator configured to apply to the organic sample a digesting medium capable of at least partial digestion of the biomarker proteins into peptides. The system includes a heating device configured to heat at least one of the organic sample, the solution, the digesting medium, and the biomarker proteins to a temperature above room temperature.
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Doroshenko Vladimir M.
Oktem Berk
Sundaram Appavu K.
Taranenko Nelli I.
Kilpatrick Bryan T
Oblon, Spivak McClelland, Maier & Neustadt, L.L.P.
Science and Engineering Services, Inc.
Siefke Samuel P
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