Platform for the identification and quantification of biomarkers.
DESCRIPTION
It is a bench-top unit that works as follows:
- The system automatically loads the fluids and sample into the circuit following the process recipe ordered by the user.
- Stirring chamber. The necessary products, including the magnetic particles of the sample and the labelled antibodies, arrive sequentially in the cavity where the immunocomplex is formed.
- Measuring chamber. Once the immunoassay has formed correctly, the magnetic particles are drawn into the chamber where they are magnetically captured by a permanent magnet placed underneath the electrochemical chip. The magnetic particles captured on top of the chip generate a reaction proportional to the concentration of analyte contained in the sample.
- The result is obtained 30 minutes after sample loading.
MOST OUTSTANDING EQUIPMENT AND COMPONENTS
Clean roomClean room with photolithography, layer deposition and micro/nano structuring for the manufacture of microfluidic components.
Microfluidic platform for electrochemical detection (PCT/EP2016/050847):
- Control module: hardware/software that governs the microvalves and the regulation of the mycofluidic circuits.
- Loading module: allows the loading and mixing of fluids according to the specific recipe introduced by the user.
- Stirring module: by stirring the mixture with the different elements, the sample preparation process is accelerated.
- Measurement module: the functionalised magnetic particles are directed to the measurement area where the electrode is located, and once magnetically captured, the measurement is carried out.
SERVICES OFFERED BY THE ASSET
Analysis of idea / product
Collaboration and co-working (generation of R&D proposals at regional, national and European level)
Pre-clinical validation
Proof of concept
Strategic advice and support in the (co) development of new products or services (evaluation of ideas, specifications, early dialogue and health technology assessment, etc.)
ENTITY MANAGING THE ASSET
FUNDACIÓN TEKNIKER
Contact person: Santos Merino
