A barcode-free combinatorial screening platform for matrix metalloproteinase screening

Anal Chem. 2015 Feb 3;87(3):1950-6. doi: 10.1021/ac504330x. Epub 2015 Jan 14.

Abstract

Application of droplet microfluidics to combinatorial screening applications remains elusive because of the need for composition-identifying unique barcodes. Here we propose a barcode-free continuous flow droplet microfluidic platform to suit the requirements of combinatorial screening applications. We demonstrate robust and repeatable functioning of this platform with matrix metalloproteinase activity screening as a sample application.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Enzyme Assays / instrumentation*
  • Equipment Design
  • Matrix Metalloproteinases / analysis
  • Matrix Metalloproteinases / metabolism*
  • Microfluidic Analytical Techniques / instrumentation*

Substances

  • Matrix Metalloproteinases