MULTI-PORT SEPARATION APPARATUS AND METHOD

摘要

Multi-port electrophoresis apparatus comprising: (a) cathode chamber with inlet and outlet means defining an anolyte flow path; (b) anode chamber with inlet and outlet means defining an anolyte flow path, to generate an electric field; (c) at least one electrolyte reservoir in fluid communication with the cathode and anode chambers; (d) means adapted for communicating electrolyte between the lectrolyte reservoir and the cathode and the anode chambers; (e) at least three separation chambers adjacently disposed between the cathode and the anode chambers, the separation chambers formed by a plurality of ion-permeable barriers, adapted to impede convective mixing of contents of adjacent chambers; (f) inlet and outlet means for communicating liquid into and out of the separation chambers; (g) at least one sample reservoir, wherein each sample reservoir is connected with at least one separation chamber; and (h) means for communicating fluids between a sample reservoir and at least one separation chamber.