Substrates, devices, and methods for cellular assays
US7018838 Patents
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. 10 Claims, 43 Drawing Sheets
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