Features
- - Transparent two-dimensional array format – no auto-fluorescence
- - High throughput: 588-6040 spots per array of 21 mm x 72 mm format
- - Custom array design possible
- - Low cell numbers: 1-300 cells per spot
- - Controllable culturing volumes: 5 to 250 nL per spot
- - Compatibility with both 2D and 3D cell culture models
- - Compatibility with SBS (SLAS/ANSI) standard spacing between spots
- - Compatibility with existing equipment for cell-based screening
- - Compatible with on-chip solution-based and solid-phase synthesis
- - Compatible with on-chip compound characterization by MALDI-MS and spectroscopy
What are Droplet Microarrays (DMAs)?
- DMAs are transparent and fully planar arrays consisting of hydrophilic spots separated by superhydrophobic barriers based on Aquarray's patented technology
- Micropatterning enables Droplet Microarrays in the nanoliter range with high-density
- Use of nanoliter spots enables significant savings
DMAs - A Miniaturized Array Platform
Miniaturization of Microplate Assays
Advantages of Droplet Microarrays
- Reduces reagent costs by factor of 1000 (less reagent required)
- Reduces cell costs by a factor of 100 (less cells required)
- Enables screening of rare patient material or limited biological samples
- Compatible with adherent and suspension cells
- Individual ready-to-use drug libraries allow immediate cell screening
- Applications beyond the microplate can be realized (e.g., MALDI-TOF, on-chip synthesis)
- Flexible format options, customizable/functionalized surfaces
- Fast filling of DMAs due to small volumes
DMA Product Range
- Wide range of DMA slides, DMA plates and accessories for all possible screening scenarios and applications
- Standard borosilicate glass or ITO-coated glass with conductive and IR-reflective properties
- Different surface coatings compatible with aqueous media or with aqueous solutions of organic solvents
- Round or square spots in various sizes, spacings and spot numbers
Applications
More Details
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