Multiplexed suspension array platform for high-throughput protein assays

Biomed Microdevices. 2012 Aug;14(4):651-7. doi: 10.1007/s10544-012-9641-z.

Abstract

A multiplexed suspension array platform, based on SU8 disks patterned with machine-readable binary identification codes is presented. Multiple probe molecules, each attached to individual disks with different unique codes, provide multiplexed detection of targets in a small sample volume. The experimental system consists of a microfluidic chamber for arraying the particles in a manner suitable for high throughput imaging using a simple fluorescent microscope, together with custom software for automated code readout and analysis of assay response. The platform is demonstrated with a multiplexed antibody assay targeting 3 different human inflammatory cytokines. The suitability of the platform for other bio-analytical applications is discussed.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Drug Discovery
  • Equipment Design
  • High-Throughput Screening Assays / instrumentation*
  • Humans
  • Protein Array Analysis / instrumentation*
  • Suspensions

Substances

  • Suspensions