CPC C12N 5/0018 (2013.01) [C12M 35/06 (2013.01); C12N 2500/50 (2013.01)] | 17 Claims |
1. A magnetic capture hydrogel particle, comprising:
a) a hydrogel matrix, said hydrogel matrix comprising a magnetic material embedded and/or encapsulated therein, such that the hydrogel particle is capable of being attracted to or repelled by a magnetic field; and
b) a ligand capable of binding the hydrogel matrix to a capture target molecule,
wherein the magnetic capture hydrogel particle is spherical and has a diameter of between about 2 μm and about 5 μm.
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