MICROFABRICATED CROSSFLOW DEVICES AND METHODS

摘要

This invention provides microfabricated devices and methods for detecting, analyzing and sorting biological materials and particles. Droplets containing the particles are provided in an extrusion fluid, passed through a detection region, and then directed into a branch channel according to predetermined characteristics. For example, cells or viral particles contained in droplets of aqueous solvent are flowed past a detector in the nonpolar extrusion fluid decane, and routed into a selected branch channel for subsequent analysis or use.

主权项

1. A microfluidic device comprising
a main channel, and at least one inlet region in communication with the main channel at a droplet extrusion region.