WO2002046356A1 - Dispositif pour traiter de microquantites d'echantillons - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to an apparatus for processing a small amount of a liquid sample. For more details, see Reaction / Analysis. ⁇ Inject a sample into a small well to store a liquid sample for detection.
- the sample can be prevented from overflowing or moving to another communicating well, and the position of the sample can be adjusted inside the small well.
- the sample processing equipment with a structure.
- the present invention provides a method for determining whether or not cells move in a certain direction by themselves, observing a state in which cells move by themselves, or counting the number of cells that have moved by themselves. More specifically, the present invention relates to a cell chemotaxis detection device. In addition, the present invention relates to a cell separation device that utilizes the selective movement of cells by itself. More specifically, the sample overflows when the sample is injected into a small volume for storing a cell suspension or a sample for detection and separation. Or a cell chemotaxis detection or migration system that has a structure that can adjust the position of the sample inside a small well while preventing it from moving to another communicating well. Related to activated cell separation equipment.
- reaction ⁇ When multiple wells are communicating with each other via pipes, grooves, or flow channels so that analysis and detection can be performed as a series of flows on the microchip. There is. In such a case, care must be taken to ensure that the sample does not move to the next cell due to the pressure at the time of injection, and of course, when performing by manual, Even when using an automatic injection device, operation is difficult. Furthermore, it is also desirable to adjust the position of the sample injected into the microscopic tool, or to move the sample from the uncontrolled force S to the next well.
- the present invention provides a force, force, and force device with a structure for more reliably preventing a sample from moving to another well or overflowing when a small amount of sample is injected into the well.
- One of the purposes is to provide the sample, and further adjust the position of the injected sample in the well, or move the sample while controlling the next well.
- the purpose is to provide a structure for It is another object of the present invention to provide a micro sample processing apparatus in which control of sample injection and movement is automated.
- an object of the present invention is to provide a cell chemotaxis detection or chemotactic cell separation device to which a structure having the above function is applied. Disclosure of the invention
- the invention provides that multiple wells have resistance to fluids.
- the pipes are used to inject the sample, and to suck out the sample, and, if necessary, to pour the sample.
- ⁇ To reduce the pressure change at the time of sucking
- a small sample processing device characterized in that a plurality of tubes share a space for storing liquid at the upper end of the structure, and the tube has a resistance to fluid.
- the part with the slab should be selected from one or more narrow pipes, narrow gaps, narrow grooves, filters, resin columns, and other structures that allow fluid to pass but are resistant Can be done.
- the upper end of a pipe provided in one or more pipes opposed to one or more pipes via a portion having resistance to a fluid may be provided.
- the micro sample processing apparatus according to the present invention may be configured such that, in one or both of the wells communicating with each other through the flow channel, the flow channel is used to limit the amount of the liquid sample near the flow channel.
- a wall may be provided orthogonally.
- the present invention provides an integrated unit in which a plurality of units of the same type or a plurality of types are integrated, or an integrated unit in which a plurality of units of the same type or a plurality of types are integrated, or a plurality of integrated units.
- a small sample processing device characterized by the fact that the pipes are shared by a plurality of pipes at the upper end of each unit in the unit. A predetermined amount of liquid is sucked from the space Adjust the position of the sample in the well, or move the sample to the next well, supply the previously sucked amount of liquid to the space as needed, and return the liquid surface to the original level.
- This automated sample processing apparatus is characterized by being controlled as described above, and can be installed in the sample storage section, sample storage section, and pipe washing section as necessary. It is possible to provide a sample supply port and a sample supply port for moving each part, and a mechanism for controlling the operation of these parts.
- the material of the pipette is not limited to glass, but may be appropriately selected from metals, plastics, and the like.
- a plurality of wells are in communication with each other via a flow path having resistance to a fluid, and each well is capable of injecting a sample.
- each well is capable of injecting a sample.
- the well include a cell chemotaxis detection or cell separation device characterized in that the tube is provided and is in close contact with the glass substrate on the side opposite to the side on which the tube is provided.
- the upper end of a tube provided in a well for containing cells has resistance to a fluid.
- a cell chemotaxis detection or cell separation device characterized by being set higher than the upper end of a tube provided in one or more wells facing each other via a flow path. is there.
- the device of the present invention provides a flow that is resistant to fluids.
- the path is a bank that forms a narrow gap between the glass substrate and the glass substrate.
- the channel is located above the bank in the flow path.
- the glass may be provided with a gap between the glass substrate and the glass substrate according to the diameter of the cell or its deformability.
- there is a barrier at the top of the bank consisting of one or more grooves with a width that matches the diameter of the cell or its deformability, and if necessary, together with the barrier.
- a glass may be formed, and the glass may also form a gap between the glass and the glass substrate according to the diameter of the cell or its deformability.
- the plurality of grooves in the direction opposite to the well can communicate with each other through one or more grooves orthogonal to the grooves.
- the width of the plurality of grooves in the direction facing the opposing well is gradually increased each time it crosses one or more grooves orthogonal to the groove.
- a plurality of grooves in the direction toward the opposing well are perpendicular to the groove.
- the mutual positions may be shifted.
- two rows of barriers constituting the groove may be formed at two places across the glass provided at the center of the bank.
- the glass in order to form gaps of different depths with the glass substrate on the bank provided in the flow path, the glass may be formed in multiple stages. Because the stomach t further, that in either one or both of the ⁇ et le you are communicating with each other by through the channel, you limit the amount of your only that the liquid sample in the vicinity of the channel Even if a wall is provided perpendicular to the flow path, it may not be.
- the present invention is based on the above-described cell chemotaxis detection or chemotactic cell separation device, which is one of the unit cutouts, and is composed of a plurality of the same or a plurality of kinds of cutouts.
- An integrated unit or a unit unit consisting of multiple harvesting units, a cell storage unit, a sample storage unit, and a liquid level control pit that moves these units A detection unit that detects the movement of cells in the cell, the cell supply pipette, the sample supply pipe, and the unit, and records the detection result as necessary.
- a unit that can be used in multiple units and has a liquid level control pipe, a cell supply pipe, and a specimen supply pipe.
- a mechanism for controlling the movement of the speed and, if necessary, moving the unit to the detector An automated cell chemotaxis detection and detection system characterized by having a mechanism for moving the unit of the robot to the position of the flow line of the pit. Is chemotactic cell separation
- the cell supply pipe sucks a predetermined amount of a cell suspension from a cell storage section, if necessary, aspirates the suspension, and supplies it to the unit section.
- the liquid level control pipette draws a predetermined amount of liquid from a space shared by the upper ends of a plurality of pipes in each unit of the unit. Adjust the position of the cells in the reservoir, and then the liquid level adjustment pit supplies the volume of liquid previously sucked into the space, and returns the liquid level to the original position.
- the sample supply pipet sucks a predetermined amount of the sample from the sample storage unit, supplies the sample to the unit unit, and moves to the pipette washing unit as necessary.
- Washing Automated cell chemotaxis characterized in that the operation of each pipe is controlled so that the pipe is washed by repeatedly sucking and discharging the cleaning solution. It is a sex detection or chemotactic cell separation device.
- FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram showing an example of an apparatus for cell chemotaxis detection and cell separation proposed by the present inventors.
- FIG. 2 is a bottom view of the apparatus of FIG.
- FIG. 3 is a conceptual diagram showing an example in which the structure of the present invention is applied to a cell chemotaxis detection and cell separation device.
- the arrow indicates the level of the liquid filling the device.
- FIG. 4 shows another example in which the structure of the present invention is applied to a cell chemotaxis detection and cell separation device, in which a sample is injected into a well.
- ⁇ A tube 3 for collecting and a sample Injection ⁇
- This is a conceptual diagram showing the structure of a device provided with a pipe 4 for avoiding pressure increase and pressure reduction during sampling. Arrows indicate the position of the liquid level filling the device.
- FIG. 5 shows another example in which the structure of the present invention is applied to a cell chemotaxis detection and cell separation device, into which cells are to be introduced.
- the upper end 3Ab of the tube 3A of the well 2A Is a conceptual diagram showing a structure set higher than the upper end 3Bb of the pipe 3B of the other well 2B. Arrows I and 11 indicate the level of the liquid filling the device.
- Fig. 6 shows another example in which the structure of the present invention is applied to a cell chemotaxis detection and cell separation device, in which a sample is injected into a well.
- Tube 3 for sampling and injection of sample
- ⁇ At the time of collection Pressurizing
- FIG. 7 shows a modification of the structure of FIG. Arrows I and 11 indicate the level of the liquid filling the device.
- FIG. 8 shows a top view of the substrate when the cells communicate in a triple manner via a flow path.
- FIG. 9 shows a top view of a substrate in communication with a single well 2A via a plurality of wells SB ⁇ force S flow path 1.
- FIG. 10 shows an apparatus equipped with the board of FIG.
- FIG. 9 shows a cross-sectional view taken along the dashed line in FIG. Arrows I and 11 indicate the level of the liquid filling the device.
- FIG. 11 shows a top view when the communication style of FIG. 9 is configured in a circular shape.
- FIG. 12 shows an example of the structure of the flow channel 1.
- FIG. 13 shows an example of the arrangement of the barriers 12 and the grooves 13 in the flow channel 1.
- the arrows indicate the direction toward the opposing pellet.
- FIG. 14 shows a cross-sectional view of the flow channel 1 of FIG.
- FIG. 15 shows a case in which a groove 13 facing the wall facing the oil cell with the flow path 1 interposed therebetween communicates with two grooves 14 orthogonal to the groove.
- the arrows indicate the direction in which the opposing gell is directed.
- Fig. 16 shows an example of integration of a large number of cuts. Here is an example of the integration of the cuts.
- FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing an example in which many types of units are integrated.
- Figure 18 shows an example where a number of widgets are integrated in a circle.
- FIG. 19 is a cross-sectional view taken along a dashed line in FIG.
- FIG. 20 is a diagram showing an example of assembling the cell chemotaxis detection and cell separation device. (1) is a perspective view of each component, and (2) is a corresponding sectional view.
- Fig. 21 is a conceptual diagram of a device in which the gel to be reacted and the gel for storing the object are communicated via a force ram. Arrows I and 11 indicate the devices. Indicates the position of the liquid level of the liquid that satisfies.
- Figure 22 is a conceptual diagram of a device that separates substances. Arrows I and 11 indicate the level of the liquid filling the device.
- Figure 2 3 shows a case where bank 8 that only you in the flow channel 1 has a te la scan 1 1 4 multistage.
- FIG. 24 is a diagram illustrating an example of a well in which a wall is provided along the flow path.
- FIG. 25 is a diagram showing another example of a pail in which a wall is provided along the flow path.
- FIG. 26 is a diagram showing an example in which the wells of FIG. 24 are integrated and arranged.
- FIG. 27 is a diagram showing an example of the automatic control mechanism of the device according to the present invention.
- FIG. 28 is a diagram showing the movement of the liquid level control pipette.
- FIG. 29 is a diagram illustrating an example of a container in the cell storage unit.
- FIG. 30 is a diagram illustrating an example of a container in the sample storage unit.
- FIG. 31 is a diagram showing an example of the arrangement of the container of FIG. 30 in the sample storage unit.
- FIG. 32 is a diagram illustrating another example of the container in the sample storage unit.
- FIG. 33 is a diagram showing an example of the arrangement of the container of FIG. 32 in the sample storage unit. ⁇
- FIG. 34 is a diagram showing an example of a pipette used in the present invention.
- Figure 35 shows an example in which an inlet at the tip of the pipe is provided at the top of the sample injection / collection tube.
- Fig. 36 shows the direction of the force acting on the opposing wenore across the flow channel, and the direction of the force acting on the opposing groove when the grooves in the opposite direction are communicated with two grooves orthogonal to this.
- the width of the groove changes stepwise as it crosses an orthogonal groove.
- the arrow in the figure indicates the direction in which the opposing force is directed.
- the figure shows the case where the width of the barrier itself changes.
- FIG. 37 shows a modified example of FIG. 36, in which the size of the barrier is the same, but the number of barriers increases or decreases.
- the arrows in the figure indicate the direction and direction of the opposing Zenore.
- Fig. 38 shows that the grooves in the direction facing the Uenore, which oppose each other across the flow path, are communicated with the three grooves perpendicular to the direction, and the direction in which the forces oppose the opposing wells. Groove is perpendicular to this groove
- the figure shows a case where the mutual positional relationship is changed every time the vehicle crosses.
- the figure shows a case where the pitch is shifted in a direction perpendicular to a half pitch.
- the arrow in the figure indicates the direction toward the opposing jewel.
- Figure 39 shows the case where the barrier is connected to the opposing cell in the direction of the arrow.
- the arrow in the figure indicates the direction toward the opposing gell.
- Figure 40 shows an example in which a glass is provided in the center of the bank, and two rows of barriers are formed between the glass and the glass.
- Body introduction unit Body storage container
- Flow line of liquid level control pit Best mode for carrying out the invention there is provided a reservoir into which a sample composed of a liquid or a suspension is injected.
- the micro-sample processing device is a device that handles organic / organic chemical substances, macromolecules such as proteins, genes, cells, and the like in the form of a solution or suspension.
- the amount of the sample to be handled there is no particular limitation on the amount of the sample to be handled, but the amount of the sample may be several milliliters,... Or less than or equal to the size of the microlitre. • The technical effect is expected to be high in 3 ⁇ 47.
- the present invention relates to a method for forming a plurality of wells that are in communication with each other through a structure that is resistant to the passage of fluid.
- Each is equipped with a tube for injecting or sucking out the sample, and the pipes are used to relieve the pressure increase or decrease when injecting or sucking out the sample as necessary.
- these devices are provided with a plurality of pipes as a whole, and the present invention is applicable to a case where a plurality of tubes are provided.
- the pipes share a space at the upper end where liquid can be stored.
- the upper end of the tube provided in the well for storing the sample is the upper end of the tube provided in the other well. It is set higher.
- the invention relates to a device in which a plurality of wells are in communication with each other via a structure that is resistant to the passage of such fluid.
- a device for detecting cell chemotaxis which may be apparent, or for separating cells, consists of a cell suspension in one well and a sample in the other well. Each solution and detect whether cells migrate toward the well containing the sample solution, or select This is a device that collects cells that have moved specifically.
- a well containing a cell suspension and a well containing a sample solution are connected to each other by a flow path, and the state of cells passing through the flow path is observed, or cells passing or passing through the flow path are observed. It is a device that counts numbers.
- the flow channel is of a scale that allows observation or detection of the situation in which cells pass one by one, it has resistance to the fluid.
- An apparatus having such a flow path requires only a small amount of cells to be used as a sample, and is advantageous in that rare cells can be excellently tested and quantitative examination can be performed. There is a point. However, since the entire device becomes smaller, a very small amount of sample is handled, and the effect of pressure increase caused by injection into the well is likely to occur. Unexpected movement to the well containing the sample solution. Cell migration also occurs if the well is not maintained completely horizontal after injection. Unexpected movement of cells can cause confusion in determining whether a sample is a chemotactic factor. Therefore, in order to accurately detect the movement of cells toward the well that contains the sample solution on their own, it is necessary to prevent the movement of cells during and after sample injection. And are required.
- each well should be provided with a tube that is in communication with the tube in addition to the sample injection tube.
- the present inventors have proposed such a structure (Japanese Patent Application No. 2001-226646). The outline is described below with reference to Fig. 1 and Fig. 2.
- a cell suspension is injected into a well 2A through a tube 3A.
- the sample solution is injected into tube 2B into tube 2B, and if the sample contains a cell chemotactic factor, the cell force is applied to tube 2B and tube 2B. Passing through channel 1 in an attempt to move with force.
- FIG. 1 In the case of FIG.
- the flow path 1 has a gap corresponding to the size of cells formed between the bank 8 provided on the substrate 5 and the transparent glass substrate 6.
- a barrier that forms a plurality of narrow grooves through which a single cell can pass may be formed.
- the state of the cells passing through the flow path 1 is observed through a glass substrate 6, for example, with a microscope 9.
- FIG. 2 is a bottom view of the substrate 5.
- the apparatus shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 has a structure in which the pipes 3A and 4A and the pipes 3B and 4B are in communication with each other in each cell, and the pressure is passed through the communication pipes. It is a structure to be dispersed.
- the present invention employs a structure in which the upper ends of all the tubes provided in each well share a space for accommodating liquid. Depending on the structure, the movement during injection can be more reliably mitigated, or the movement can be controlled (see Figs. 3 and 4).
- FIG. 3 which shows an example of the structure according to the present invention, shows a unit composed of a base plate 5, a block 7, and a glass substrate 6. ing .
- the space indicated by 10 is the space shared by the upper ends 3Ab and 3Bb of the tubes 3A and 3B provided in each well.
- the entire device is filled with a liquid that does not affect cell chemotaxis, for example, a buffer solution (the amount of the liquid is at least part of the space 10). Amount to satisfy It is. With this liquid, the entire device is placed under the same pressure, and due to the resistance of the liquid, rapid movement of the sample due to the collapse of the injection pressure and the horizontal level of the liquid is suppressed. Be done.
- FIG. 3 shows an example of the structure according to the present invention, shows a unit composed of a base plate 5, a block 7, and a glass substrate 6. ing .
- the space indicated by 10 is the space shared by the upper ends 3Ab and 3Bb of the tubes 3A and 3B provided in each well.
- each tube has a tube 4A that is in communication with it.
- 4B, and 3B, 4Ab, 3Bb, 4Bb show the structure of a unit that shares the force S space 10 with the upper ends of all the tubes.
- the injected cells be initially collected near the flow path in the well.
- the cells injected into the well 2A through the tube 3A are It is desirable to be in the vicinity. That is, the sample cell is an example of a sample in which it is desired to adjust the position in the gel. This adjustment of the position is performed by adjusting the position of the counter 2B via the flow path. This can be done by sucking an appropriate amount of liquid from tube 3B at an appropriate speed. The amount of liquid to be aspirated can be determined from the volume of the tube and pellet after removing the liquid in space 10.
- an upper end portion of a pipe provided in a cell for storing a sample for example, a cell suspension
- a flow path for example, a cell chemotaxis detection device (Fig. 5 to Fig. 5). See Figure 7).
- the block 7 in which the pipe is provided is dug down around the upper end 3Bb of the pipe 3B provided in the well 2B.
- the upper end 3Ab of the pipe 3A of A is formed higher than the upper end 3Bb of the pipe 3B.
- the amount of liquid filling the entire device is adjusted so that its level is above the upper end 3Ab of the pipe 3A and at the position indicated by the arrow I in the figure. Adjust.
- the cells injected into the cell 2A through the tube 3A are prevented from moving abruptly due to the uniform pressure and the liquid resistance of the entire device, and the inside of the tube 3A and the cell 3A are suppressed. ⁇ ⁇ Scattered in El 2A.
- the liquid is sucked and removed from the space 10, and the liquid surface is lowered to the position shown by the arrow II, that is, the position where the upper end 3Ab of the pipe 3A is exposed, and further, an appropriate amount of liquid is sucked.
- the volume of the liquid to be aspirated can be calculated based on the volume of the tube 3A and the well 2A, and the target is usually achieved in one third to one tenth of the volume.
- the injection of the sample solution into the well 2B is also performed with the liquid surface returned to the position indicated by the arrow I, so that a sudden pressure change during the injection is alleviated.
- Liquid used to return the liquid level to the position of arrow I again If a liquid whose specific gravity is lighter than the liquid (aqueous solution such as a buffer solution) that exists in the apparatus in advance is used as the body, the upper part of each tube is covered with a light liquid. The use of the blocking effect prevents unnecessary diffusion of the sample. Such a liquid is inert to the sample, insoluble in water, and has a specific gravity.
- Such a liquid include mineral oleoyl (specific gravity 0.84, manufactured by Z-Sigma Co., Ltd., M3516), and liquid paraffin.
- Fig. 6 shows a case where each well has tubes 4A and 4B which are in communication with tubes 3A and 3B for injecting the sample. Shows the case where the upper end 3Ab, 4Ab of the pipe of the well 2A is set higher than the upper end 3Bb, 4Bb of the pipe of the well 2B.
- FIG. 7 shows a case where the upper end of the pipe of the well 2A is set higher by forming a slope in the block 7.
- the above-described structure in which the upper end of some pipes is set higher than the upper end of other pipes is also effective in the following cell communication styles.
- the communication mode of the oil via the flow path in addition to the double type as exemplified in FIGS. 3 to 7, it is also possible to further connect and communicate as necessary.
- a triple type as shown in FIG. 8 can be considered.
- FIG. 8 for example, by placing cells in well 2A, chemotactic factor in well 2C, and putting a sample solution in well 2B, the sample solution becomes Check whether it has inhibitory action be able to . With a multiple system, 'it is possible to apply it to various other purposes.
- FIG. 9 a plurality of wells can be connected to each other via a flow path around a single well, that is, a so-called concentric form can be adopted. Wear . Further, as a modification of the type shown in FIG. 9, it is also possible to make the type concentric as shown in FIG. Fig. 11 shows an example in which a triple system is concentric, but a double system may be used.
- the through-hole 3 A tube 3 A is Ri Contact is set only et in a
- the tube SB in the through-hole 3 B 1 ⁇ 4 a is
- Each can be set. ⁇ Put cell suspension through tube 3A through well 2A, and put various samples into wells 2B- 4 to search for multiple chemotactic factors at the same time. You can do it at times.
- the cells can be separated by type at the same time (source). Ting).
- a chemotactic factor corresponding to the cell type is placed in the well 2Bi- 4 , and a sample containing a plurality of cells in the center well 2A, for example, whole blood. Insert.
- the cells contained in the sample were each cell 2B! Containing each cell chemoattractant.
- the pipes 3 and 4 are in communication with each other in the well 2 where they are located.
- the upper ends of all tubes share a single space 10 and cells
- the upper end of the tube of the cell to be injected is set higher than the upper ends of the tubes of the other cells, and the upper end of the tube of the cell into which the cells are injected is covered in the space 10.
- Fill with liquid so that it reaches the desired height (see Fig. 10).
- Figure 21 shows a reaction in well 2A, followed by a treatment through column 16 and a pass through without absorption from well 2B.
- the force ram forms an obstacle that is resistant to the fluid.
- the liquid level is in the direction of arrow I
- a substance that reacts with After the completion of the reaction, the liquid surface is lowered to the arrow II, and the liquid 2A is further sucked to move the reaction mixture of the well 2A to the column 16.
- the substance that has passed through the column moves to the cell 2B due to the further suction. If the substance adsorbed on the column is the target substance, the eluate is supplied to the column via column 2A, and the eluate is collected in column 2B. You can do it.
- an antibody conjugated with a certain size of plastic beads was reacted with the antigen-protein mixture. Thereafter, the liquid level of the space 10 is lowered from I to 11 and the liquid is further sucked, so that the unreacted antigen protein passes through the groove of the barrier 12 and moves to the well 2B.
- the antigen protein that has reacted with the antibody to which the plastic bead has bound cannot pass through the groove of the barrier 12 due to the bead, and is unreacted with the unreacted antigen protein. Will be separated. By virtue of the proper combination of bead size and groove width, substances can be separated.
- magnetic beads can be used.
- Immediately Chi (if example embodiment, "VF e 2 0 3 and F e 3 0 4) variable magnetization material covered with a hydrophilic port Li Ma over the core of the polymer ports Li M a that are distributed evenly one
- magnetic beads with a uniform particle size are commercially available. (DYNAL, Inc./Dynabeads), which binds magnetic beads to cell proteins by binding various antibodies to this surface. be able to.
- Magnetic beads have the property that they are magnetized when approaching a strong magnet (MPC) and are attracted to the magnetic force, and lose their magnetism when the magnet is released, dispersing as they are. Utilizing it, it is used for the purification of cells and proteins.
- MPC strong magnet
- a liquid mixture and an antibody (magnetic antibody bead) labeled with magnetic beads are injected into the well 2A while the liquid surface is in an I state.
- the protein that has reacted with the antibody is adsorbed by the magnet 24 installed at the bottom of the well 2A, the liquid surface is lowered to 11 and the liquid is sucked from the space 10 to remove the liquid. Only the protein not adsorbed in step 24 moves to the well 2B.
- an antibody by selecting an antibody appropriately, a desired protein can be separated or an unnecessary protein can be removed.
- protein separation using a magnetic substance has been performed using a column, but the processing capacity is the scale of a milliliter, and a small amount of protein is processed. It was not suitable for me. According to the apparatus of the present invention, proteins can be separated even on a scale of several microliters or less.
- the entirety of such a device can be reduced in size. It is possible to process a small amount of sample, and it is also possible to accumulate many units, and to process many samples at the same time. Become . Furthermore, it is easy to automate by program control of liquid suction and injection amount.
- the automation of the apparatus may be performed by a single unit of the above-mentioned micro sample processing apparatus, an integrated unit in which a plurality of the same or plural kinds of cuts are integrated, or a plurality of units.
- a liquid level adjusting pit and a mechanism for controlling the operation of the liquid level adjusting pit. be able to .
- the operation of the liquid level adjustment pit is shared by multiple pipes at the upper end of each unit in the liquid level adjustment pit ska and unit. A predetermined amount of the liquid present there is sucked out of the space to adjust the position of the sample in the well, or the sample is moved to the next well, and if necessary, moved.
- a sample storage section, a sample storage section, and a sample supply pipe and a sample supply pipe for moving each of these sections together with the unit section are provided. ⁇
- a mechanism to control the operation of the kit it is possible to automatically control the entire device including the sample and sample, the supply of reagents, and the collection. Further, if necessary, a pipe cleaning section and a mechanism for controlling a pipe cleaning operation in the pipe cleaning section can be added.
- the structure of the device according to the present invention will be described more specifically by taking a cell chemotaxis detection device as an example as follows. However, the present invention is not limited to the cell chemotaxis detection device, but may be applied to other devices to solve the same technical problems. This is as described above.
- the flow path 1 and the wells 2A and 2B are integrally formed on the substrate 5, and the substrate 5 has the pipes 3A and 3B connected to the wells. Holes for communication (through holes) 3 Aa and 3Ba are provided. Blocks 7 piercing the tubes 3A and 3B are fixed so that each tube is aligned with each of the through holes 3Aa and 3Ba on the substrate 5. At the upper part of the block 7, a space 10 shared by the upper ends 3Ab and 3Bb of the tubes 3A and 3B is provided. An optically polished glass substrate 6 is adhered to the lower surface of the substrate 5. Note that the block 7, the substrate 5 and the glass substrate 6 may be crimped and fixed by being fastened via an O-ring or packing.
- the substrate 5 and the glass substrate 6 may be integrated to form an integrated structure.
- the glass substrate 6 and the block 7 may form an integrated structure.
- the pipes provided in the pipes 2A and 2B alleviate the change in pressure together with the pipes 3A and 3B for sample injection and sampling. 4A, 4B, etc. may be provided.
- the space 10 may be partially dug and recessed as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 or the like, or a part of the space 10 may be inclined up and down as shown in FIG. The difference may be different. 2) ⁇ L
- ⁇ ⁇ Well 2 contains a sample, that is, a cell suspension or a sample solution such as a chemotactic factor-containing solution or an inhibitor-containing solution.
- the volume is not particularly limited and is necessary. It is only necessary to be able to store the minimum amount of liquid. For example, a depth of about 0.05 to 0.1 mm,
- any one of the cells communicating with each other through the channel for example, the cell containing the cell, or both, are located near the channel.
- the position of the cells in the well may be adjusted by providing a wall perpendicular to the flow path. (Fig. 24).
- FIG. 24 shows that the pipes 2A and 2B communicate with each other via the flow path 1, and that each of the pipes has walls 24A and 24B perpendicular to the flow path 1. Indicates that it has been done.
- the distance between the wall 24 and the flow path 1 can be set arbitrarily, but is usually selected from 50 to 300/2 m force.
- Fig. 25 shows a modified example of a wall and a channel in which a wall is provided perpendicular to the channel.
- (1) shows a case where the channel is provided in a part of the width of the channel.
- (2) two channels (2B, 2C) are divided into two channels at the center, and two channels (2B, 2C) for one cell (2A) sandwiching the channel.
- (3) shows the case where the row of barriers is The case where two rows are arranged with 1 in between is shown.
- a wall may be provided between the wall and the embankment perpendicular to the flow path.
- the flow path 1 is composed of a bank 8 (a protruding portion on the substrate 5) separating the holes 2 A and 2 B at both ends, and a glass substrate 6.
- the embankment 8 is located at both ends of the channel 1 and separates the wells 2A and 2B. Therefore, the size of the embankment 8 is not particularly limited.
- the height is about 0.003 to 0.1 mm
- the opposing force is about 0.01 to 0.5 mra
- the length in the opposite direction is about 0.01 to 0.5 mra.
- the length in the direction perpendicular to the ⁇ direction should be about 1.2 mm.
- a plurality of barriers 12 are provided on the bank as illustrated in FIGS. 13 to 15, and a groove 13 through which cells pass is formed. . If there is no barrier to form a groove on the top of the bank, the top surface of the bank should be a depth or gap between the glass substrate and the diameter or cell deformability of the cell. Form a glass. In this case, the depth is usually selected from 3 to 50 ⁇ according to the type of the cell.
- each glass 11— ⁇ to 4 from the glass substrate 6 can be appropriately set according to the sample to be handled, and is generally set in the range of 3 to 5 ⁇ .
- the gained power S is not limited to this.
- FIG. 23 is diameter or distance cell barriers 1 2 you are shown a case that has been found provided but Te la scan 11 2 and one tooth 3 moths la scan the substrate 6 forces et deformability Where applicable, barriers are not necessary.
- the cross section of the groove 13 formed by the barrier 12 has a V-shaped cross section. Any shape, such as a concave cross section or a semicircular cross section, can be used. It is preferable that the width of the groove 13 is a width according to the diameter of the cell or its deformability.
- the deformability of a cell means that when the cell has elasticity, it can easily change its shape due to its elasticity, such as a flat shape or a string shape. It usually means that a cell can pass through a groove with a smaller interval than the diameter of a shape (spherical shape) that a cell takes in free space.
- the width of the groove 13 is usually selected from a power of 3 to 50 ⁇ m, and it is preferable that the width of the groove 13 is such that the target cell can pass through one by one, and it is suitable according to the type of the cell.
- the width is chosen. 3 to 10 m for neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils, monocytes, macrophages, T cells, B cells, etc., for example, 3, 5, 8, or 10 ⁇ m From ni-ka, a width of 8 to 20 ⁇ m is selected for cancer cells and cells present in tissues.
- the number of grooves 5 is determined by the width of the barrier and the width of the grooves relative to the width of the flow path. For example, if the width of the channel is 1 mm, the width of the barrier is 10 ⁇ m, and the width of the groove is 5 im, the maximum number of grooves is 66.
- the number of grooves 5 suitable for detection-observation is between 1 and about 100, preferably between about 10 and about 70.
- the length of the barrier 12 is selected from a power of about 5 to about 400 ⁇ m, for example, when using 5, 15, 20, 30, 40, 60, 100, 200, 300 or others It is.
- the width of the barrier 12 itself can be selected as appropriate. In addition, in the case of FIG. 38 described later, it is more effective if the length and width are almost equal.
- the grooves 13 that form the flow path 1 communicate with each other by one or more grooves 14 that are orthogonal to the direction of the well, as shown in FIG. 15. You can do it.
- the Power Repetitive by the and this you, substance were placed in one of the ⁇ et le is not uniform from you spread one direction force 3 ⁇ 4 to the other ⁇ El, walk is, like cells you pass The child can be grasped more accurately.
- the width of the groove 13 may be changed in a stepwise manner every time the groove 13 crosses the groove 14 which is in the direction to the opposite ellipse and perpendicular to the ellipse. (See Figures 36 and 37).
- the mutual positional relationship may be changed such that a groove in the direction toward the opposite side across the flow path crosses a groove perpendicular to the groove. See Figure 38).
- Fig. 38 shows a case where the pitch is shifted in a half pitch, in a direction perpendicular to the direction.
- the barrier may be connected in the direction toward the opposing cell (see Figure 39).
- FIG. 40 (1) is a top view, and (1) is a top view. 2) is a sectional view.
- the height (groove depth) of the barrier 12 is convenient for the height (groove depth) of the barrier 12 to be within the focal depth of the objective lens, such as a microscope or CCD camera, when observing cell movement.
- the focal length of the objective lens is 10 to 40 times, it is preferable to be about 3 to 4.5 ⁇ m, but it is not necessary to be limited to this.
- a silicon single crystal which is easily microprocessed and relatively inactive against cells, is preferred.
- the barriers 12 and the grooves 13 of the flow path 1 are formed by photolithographic etching used in the fabrication of an integrated circuit in the silicon single crystal, for example. For example, it is created by cutting and drying.
- the well 2 and the through-holes 3a and 4a are relatively large as compared with the barrier 12 and the groove 13, so that they can be manufactured by applying various known machining techniques. For example, you can apply the sand trust method and the drying method.
- silicon single crystal hard glass, hard plastic, metal, etc. can be used as long as a fine structure in the flow path can be constructed.
- a treatment for imparting hydrophilicity to the surface for example, a treatment for forming a hydrophilic thin film on the surface.
- the flow path 1 and the well 2 may be separately prepared and combined.
- the block 7 is a portion on the substrate 5 having a tube leading to the well.
- the cross section of the tube is usually selected from a square or a circle.
- the thickness of the tube is not particularly limited, but a square may have a side of about 1 mm, and a circular may have a diameter of about 1 mm.
- the length is 2 mn from the top, which holds the volume of the cell suspension and the sample solution. About 1 Omm is necessary.
- the material of the block or tube can be selected from plastics such as glass and acrylic, or metal, and the tube can be made by ordinary machining means. For example, drilling with a drill or laser beam, or other It is easily manufactured.
- the block 7 can be provided with a space shared by the upper end portion of the pipe by using ordinary working techniques.
- the glass substrate 6 forms a space for accommodating a liquid by being pressed against the substrate 5 and enables observation of cells passing through the flow path. Therefore, if it is optically transparent and has a flat surface and provides a surface to which cells adhere, it is suitable for any purpose other than glass. In addition, plastics such as transparent acrylic can also be used. It is sufficient that the thickness is 0.7 to 2 mm, in which the distortion does not occur when being crimped to the substrate, and is not particularly limited.
- Fig. 16 shows a unit, shown in Fig. 4, in which two wells communicate with each other via a flow path, on a single substrate 5 that is a square with a side of 16 mm. An example in which two are provided is shown. In this example, the size of one unit is 5.7 ⁇ m on the long side and 1.2 mm on the short side, and each unit is placed at an interval of 0.8 mm. It has been done.
- FIG. 17 shows an example of a case where the multiple units shown in FIG. 16 are further integrated. That is, in Fig. 17, A to 4 , B! Each of the quadrilaterals represented by _ 4 and C 1 to 4 is the accumulation shown in Fig. 16.
- rows A, B, and C can be a collection of units of different types.
- Figure 18 shows an example in which two independent units are integrated in a circle.
- Fig. 19 shows the cross section taken along the dashed line in Fig. 18.
- the width of the radials 2A and 2B in the radial direction is 1.5 mm
- the radial width of the flow path 1 is 0.5 mm
- the flow path 1 has a width of 10 ⁇ m.
- a groove 13 of m width is provided.
- the radius of the circle of the whole unit is 5.0 mm.
- FIG. 26 shows a case in which 12 units of the type shown in FIG. 24 are integrated and arranged.
- Fig. 20 shows an example of assembling a cell chemotaxis detection and cell separation device in which a large number of units are integrated. Hippo Between the cap 17 and the intermediate support 21, there are provided a substrate 5 on which a large number of units are integrated, a knocking 5 ′, and a block 7 covering the same. Then, one glass substrate 6 is placed between the intermediate support 21 and the bottom support 22, and is fastened with a screw.
- the positional relationship between the block 7 and the substrate 5 is defined by the intermediate support 21, and is provided on the bottom surface of the guide bin 20 provided on the intermediate support 21 and the block 7. It is fixed by the guide pin receiving hole 19 that has been removed.
- the substrate 5 and the block 7 may be directly pressed.
- one unit that is, a substrate 5 provided with a pair of wells and a flow path is used to assemble the entire unit.
- a plurality of them at regular intervals. In this case, replacement can be performed sequentially for each unit.
- the automatic control mechanism of the micro sample processing apparatus of the present invention will be specifically described as follows, taking a cell chemotaxis detection apparatus as an example. Note that this is merely an example, and it goes without saying that various modes can be adopted to achieve the purpose of automation.
- FIG. 27 shows an example of the automatic control mechanism of the cell chemotaxis detection device according to the present invention.
- U indicates a cutout section
- C indicates a cell storage section
- S indicates a specimen storage section
- W indicates a pipet washing section.
- the straight line X—X ′ shows an example of the flow line of a plurality (six in the figure) of sample supply bits arranged in a row
- the straight line Y-Y ′ is arranged in a row. Multiple cell supply pits
- An example of the flow line is shown below.
- the unit U is set at the flow line position of the pipe, and the space at the upper end of each unit is filled with liquid. Cells are stored in the cell storage section C, and various samples are stored in the sample storage section s.
- a plurality of liquid level control pits arranged in a row are set on 4B to 4A of the jet section U, and their flow lines are, for example, as shown in FIG. It is indicated by Z of 8 — Z '.
- An example of the movement of each pipette is as follows, but it is not limited to this.
- the cell supply pipe sucks a predetermined amount of the cell suspension from the cell storage section C, moves on the flow line Y--Y 'to the unit section U, and moves the cell supply pipe. ⁇ Supply the cell suspension to cell 2A through cell injection tube 3A. Thereafter, the cell feed pit returns to position C and either stops working or moves to supply the subsequent unit with cell suspension. Since the cells are settled under gravity, the cell suspension in the cell storage container 25 is stirred immediately before the cells are sucked and collected by using the discharge / suction operation of the cell supply pipe. This is preferred.
- the liquid level adjusting pit sucks the liquid in the space 10 of each jet, lowers the liquid level to the position of 11, and then places it again. Aspirate the volume and adjust the position of cells in the well 2A. After that, the liquid level adjustment pit rises to the position of liquid level I or higher, and then discharges the amount of liquid previously sucked at any position on the flow line Z-Z '. Then, return the liquid level in space 10 to position I. After that, the leveling pit will rise further and either stop working, or To move up.
- the sample supply pipet sucks a predetermined amount of sample from the sample storage section s, moves along the flow line X—X ′ to the unit section u, and closes the sample injection pipe 3B.
- the sample is supplied to the well 2B through
- the sample supply pipette moves on the flow line X_X to the pipe washing part W, and the washing liquid in the washing tank is repeatedly sucked and drained to wash the pipette. Thereafter, the pipette rises above the liquid level in the washing tank and stops its operation or moves to supply a sample to the subsequent unit U.
- the cut section U to which the cell suspension and the sample have been supplied moves in the direction of the arrow in FIG. 27, and stops at the position where the flow path 1 matches the detection section, and the state of the cells ⁇
- the recorded unit ⁇ U> is moved, the next row of the unit U moves to the pipe flow line position, and the above series of operations are performed. Repeated.
- the unit unit U can be moved together with the sample storage unit S. In this case, the next unit is moved by the movement of the unit unit U and the sample storage unit S. The row of the section U and the specimen storage section S will move to the pipe line flow position.
- the cell storage section C is provided with a container for temporarily storing the cells supplied to the cut section U, and as long as it has the function, the container can be any shape. good.
- FIG. 29 shows an example of the configuration of the cell storage unit C. A plurality of cells are arranged corresponding to the arrangement of each of the cuts and the plurality of cell supply pipes in the outlet section U. Cell storage containers 25 are arranged. Figure 29 shows that it is easy to inject cells into each container and waste cells. The case where the injection part 26 is provided in the form of a slope for easy use is shown. Furthermore, it is preferable to provide an introduction portion 27 in each container so that the cell suspension is not wasted and can easily enter the container.
- (2) is a cross-sectional view taken along a broken line A-A '
- (4) is a cross-sectional view taken along a broken line B_B in (2).
- the sample storage unit S is provided with a container for temporarily storing the sample supplied to the unit U, and the container may have any shape as long as it has the function. It is good.
- each sample can be poured into the container of the sample storage unit S by manual operation using a micro-pilot etc.
- a pipe tip with a diameter larger than the diameter of the container is introduced as illustrated in Fig. 30.
- a mouth 29 is provided.
- (1) is a perspective view
- (2) is a cross-sectional view
- Fig. 30 (2) shows the tip of the pipe when injecting the sample by manual operation.
- the end 34 shows the state where it is inserted from the inlet 29 at the tip of the S-pit to the inside of the container 28.
- Figure 31 shows multiple sample storage vessels with the flow line X —
- X Indicates a case where they are arranged along.
- the sample storage container may be square, and an example is shown in Fig. 32.
- Fig. 33 a plurality of sample storage containers are connected to the flow line X-X of the sample supply pipe. 'Indicates that they are arranged along.
- the pipette used in the apparatus of the present invention can control its movement and suction and discharge of a liquid by a computer, as shown in FIG. 34.
- a type having a multi-channel syringe is preferred.
- the dollars (tips) of the pits are made of glass, metal, plastic, etc.
- (1) is a top view
- (2) is a lateral view.
- the detecting means used in the present invention may be any means capable of detecting cells moving in the flow path or cells after moving, and includes means for recording a detection result as necessary.
- Detect cells Any known means for recording can be used. For example, there are a microscope, a combination of a microscope and a video force camera, and the like. It is also possible to adopt a structure in which a CCD camera is attached to the objective lens. In the detection of the integrated unit, it is preferable to adopt a structure in which the objective lens sequentially scans the flow path of each cut.
- the detection means is usually set in the flow path of the unit as shown in FIG.
- Detection and counting of cells passing through the flow channel can be performed by directly capturing the cells with a microscope, but the cells are emitted in advance according to a standard method.
- ⁇ Fluorescence Marking with a substance makes it easier to detect and count by capturing its luminescence ⁇ fluorescence.
- the structure of the present invention when a liquid sample is injected into a well, it is possible to prevent the sample from moving to another well or overflowing. It is possible to adjust the position of the injected sample in the well, or to move the sample while controlling it to the next well.
- the structure of the present invention is particularly useful when applied to handling a small amount of sample such as a solution or suspension, or when cells or particles are separated by size. It is highly effective and can be widely applied.
- the structure of the present invention may be used as a cell chemotaxis detection device or cell chemotaxis.
- a cell separation device utilizing the property
- a high technical effect can be obtained.
- inject a sample such as a cell or a sample solution.
- a sample such as a cell or a sample solution.
- a bank is provided in a flow path existing between the well and the well, or Either by providing a barrier that forms a predetermined groove on the bank or by forming a predetermined gap between the glass substrate and the flat surface formed on the upper surface of the bank,
- a suitable amount of liquid is aspirated from the other side of the cell, the cells gather near the flow channel and line up in the direction of cell movement. Are easily created. As a result, the presence or absence of chemotaxis of cells can be detected more accurately.
- the size of the device can be reduced, and the amount of cells used when applied to the cell chemotaxis detection or chemotactic cell separation device has been conventionally used.
- the ratio can be reduced by a factor of 50 to 1/100. That is, in the apparatus of the present invention, a biological sample itself such as whole blood can be used as a sample, and when the whole blood is used as a sample, it is favorable.
- a biological sample itself such as whole blood can be used as a sample, and when the whole blood is used as a sample, it is favorable.
- detecting chemotaxis of spheres 0.1 ⁇ l of blood is sufficient, and eosinophils, monocytes or Can be measured in basophils with about 1 ⁇ l of blood.
- the unit unit of the device according to the present invention can be very small, it is easy to integrate a large number of units, and a large number of units can be integrated. It is possible to assemble a device that can process samples simultaneously. In such a case, it is easy to provide a device in which liquid injection and detection are automated.
- detection is performed for a different purpose by combining and integrating units of different types. Separation can be performed at the same time, and processing efficiency can be improved.
- a cell chemotaxis detection device when searching for various chemotactic factors or inhibitors thereof for cells of the same type, or when the same chemotaxis is detected. This makes it possible to search for the chemotaxis of cells having different chemotactic factors at the same time, for example, when examining the chemotaxis of the cells.
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