SUBSTRATES, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR QUANTITATIVE LIQUID CRYSTAL ASSAYS

摘要

The present invention relates to the field of molecular diagnostics, and in particular to diagnostics based on a liquid crystal assay format. In particular, the present invention provided improved substrates and methods of using liquid crystal assays for quantitating the amount of an analyte in a sample. The present invention also provides materials and methods for detecting non-specific binding of an analyte to a substrate by using a liquid crystal assay format.

主权项

1. A system for detecting an analyte in a sample comprising:
a. at least one substrate having a surface comprising recognition moieties; b. a mesogenic layer oriented on said surface; c. electrodes configured to apply an electrical field across said surface.