KR20190022423A - Chip for Sample Analysis and Device for Sample Analysis containing the same, and Catridge Mounted on chip for Sample Analysis - Google Patents

Abstract

Provided is a cartridge. The cartridge according to an embodiment of the present application is mounted on a sample analysis chip and comprises at least one injection port, which is inserted into at least one part among a sample storage part, a first eluting solution storage part, a second eluting solution storage part, and the washing solution storage part of the sample analysis chip to inject a corresponding solution therein. Since a solution can be automatically injected into each storage part through the cartridge detachably mounted on the sample analysis chip, it is possible to shorten a time required for an existing diagnosis and improve convenience.

Description

Technical Field [0001] The present invention relates to a chip for analyzing a sample, a device for analyzing a sample containing the same, and a cartridge mounted on a chip for analyzing a sample,

The present application relates to a device for sample analysis.

Genetic diagnosis is essential for the diagnosis of bacterial or viral diseases.

Genetic diagnosis consists of four steps: sampling, sample preprocessing (DNA or RNA extraction), gene amplification, and detection.

However, conventionally, since each step is performed by a separate device or apparatus, an expensive analyzing apparatus and a large amount of sample are required, a lot of time is required for analysis, the possibility of contamination of the sample during diagnosis is high, There is a problem that rapid diagnosis is difficult.

To solve these problems, an integrated gene analysis apparatus using a microchip based on microfluidic is being developed. It is called a lab on a chip, meaning that the lab environment is implemented on one chip.

However, the conventional integrated gene analyzing apparatus is also required to have a complicated chip structure, a high production cost due to metal electrode patterning and a silicon / glass substrate infrastructure, operation complexity due to an external influent pump and a plurality of tube systems, There are problems such as low reproducibility of the apparatus, lack of automation of the system driving, and difficulty of on-site diagnosis due to limitations of miniaturization, so that improvement is required.

For example, a rotary gene diagnosis device and a system which have recently been spotlighted are devices capable of performing pre-processing, gene amplification and detection of a sample put into the device through rotation of the device. However, the conventional rotary gene diagnosis device has the following problems.

First, the sample and the washing solution must be sequentially introduced into the trapping passages for trapping DNA or RNA in the sample, and the sample and the washing solution simultaneously flow into the trapping passage during the rotation of the device.

Since the washing solution serves to wash the remaining substances other than the DNA or RNA not captured in the trapping passage, it is preferable that the DNA or RNA is introduced after trapped in the trapping passage. If the wash solution is introduced before the DNA or RNA in the sample is trapped in the trapping channel, the accuracy of the analysis is degraded.

Second, it is impossible to diagnose several diseases in one device. In the case of avian influenza, a variety of influenza viruses are also present, and it is necessary to analyze which virus has caused the disease.

However, conventional devices can only analyze one virus per unit process. Therefore, in order to confirm the presence of virus in the sample, many devices, manpower, and time are required, so that the need for on-site diagnosis that needs rapid diagnosis is not properly met.

Third, it is a problem that the solution must be manually injected into each reservoir for sample analysis. POCT is the most important factor in rapidity, but there is a risk of contamination when the solution is manually pumped into each reservoir and it takes a long time.

The above problems cause degradation of the accuracy of gene diagnosis, and the need for a device that solves these problems is increasing.

Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2015-0031912 (Feb. 25, 2015) Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-012290 (2004.01.15)

This application is contrived to solve the above problems. Specifically, it is possible to carry out simultaneous diagnosis of several viruses with a single apparatus, and to provide a sample analyzing chip in which the washing solution is allowed to reach the trapping passage later than the sample when rotating to analyze the sample.

The present application also provides a cartridge for automatically injecting a solution into a sample analysis chip.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a sample storage apparatus including a sample storage unit, a sample storage unit configured to capture an analysis target substance contained in the sample, communicate with the sample storage unit, A washing liquid reservoir which is located radially inward of the sample reservoir and communicates with the trapping passage, and a purge passage which is provided between the trapping passage and the purge reservoir and is located in the purge reservoir, Wherein the delay portion is configured to delay passage of the wash fluid entering the wash fluid reservoir such that the wash fluid later reaches the capture passageway after the sample is rotated to rotate the sample to analyze the sample, And provides an analysis chip.

In one embodiment, the delay unit includes a delay chamber in which the cleaning liquid from the cleaning liquid reservoir to the trapping passage can be stored, and a control unit that is provided between the delay chamber and the trapping passage, And a delay channel for allowing the trap channel to be discharged to the trap channel.

In one embodiment, an outlet is provided at the radially outermost side of the delay chamber, and the delay channel may be connected to the outlet of the delay chamber.

In one embodiment, the delay channel includes a first passageway extending radially inward at an outlet of the delay chamber and a second passageway extending radially outward at an end of the first passageway, The predetermined amount may be an amount when the height of the cleaning liquid stored in the delay chamber is equal to the length of the first passage.

In one embodiment, the delay unit is provided between the washing liquid storage unit and the delay chamber, and when the washing liquid is rotated to analyze the sample, the washing liquid stored in the washing liquid storage unit is supplied to the delay chamber, As shown in FIG.

In one embodiment, the inflow channel includes a third passageway extending away from the retard chamber in a direction parallel to the width direction of the retard chamber, and a third passageway extending in a direction parallel to the third passageway at the end of the third passageway. And a fourth passage extending toward the chamber.

In one embodiment, a first eluting solution reservoir, which is located radially inward of the sample reservoir and communicates with the trapping passage, and in which a first eluting solution for separating analytes trapped in the trapping passage is stored, And a second eluting solution reservoir located radially outward of the sample reservoir and storing therein a second eluting solution for detecting the analyte.

In one embodiment, there is provided a communication system comprising: a connection chamber located radially outwardly of the trapping passage and the second eluting solution reservoir, the connection chamber communicating with the outlet of the trapping passage and the second eluting solution reservoir; A waste liquid chamber communicating with the connection chamber so as to be positioned in the connection chamber so as to be communicated with the connection chamber and rotating when the sample is rotated, And the first eluting solution passed through the trapping passage and the second eluting solution are stored when the sample is rotated to analyze the sample, the analyte separated by the first eluting solution, the first eluting solution passing through the trapping passage, and the second eluting solution are stored And may further include a collection chamber.

In one embodiment, an injection hole for injecting a solution may be formed in each of the sample storage portion, the washing liquid storing portion, the first eluting solution storing portion, and the second eluting solution storing portion.

The present invention also provides a sample preparation apparatus comprising a sample storage unit, a pretreatment unit configured to perform a pretreatment process including capturing, washing, and separation of an analyte contained in the sample, and configured to communicate with the sample storage unit, And a plurality of detection chambers which are disposed on the outer side in the radial direction and into which the pretreatment substance pretreated by the pretreatment unit is introduced and in which different primers for detecting the analyte are respectively stored, Chip.

In one embodiment, when the sample is rotated in the first direction and has a first rotational speed to analyze the sample, the pretreatment material pretreated in the pretreatment unit is injected And a plurality of detection chambers extending from the plurality of outlets of the closing channel, each of the plurality of detection chambers having a second rotation speed for analyzing the sample and rotating in the first direction, And a plurality of connection channels through which a target substance to be analyzed passes, and the injection channel may extend toward the first direction at an inlet through which the analyte is introduced from the pre-processing unit.

In one embodiment, the width of at least one of the plurality of connection channels is greater than a width of a corresponding one of the plurality of connection channels, when the analyzing member has the second rotation speed and rotates in the first direction, May be narrower than the width of the outlet of the injection channel.

In one embodiment, the plurality of connection channels may be shorter in length than the connection channels that are farther from the preprocessor.

In one embodiment, the second rotational speed may be faster than the first rotational speed.

In one embodiment, at the center of the sample analysis chip, a through hole corresponding to the rotation axis is formed when the sample is rotated to analyze the sample, and the distance between the at least two detection chambers of the plurality of detection chambers and the through- And the plurality of connection channels may be shorter in length than the connection channels farther from the preprocessing unit.

The present invention also relates to a sample analysis chip, a lower member on which the sample analyzing chip is mounted and having a temperature control unit on the upper surface, an upper member mounted on the lower member so as to be movable up and down with respect to the lower member, Wherein the sample analyzing chip is configured to capture a sample to be analyzed contained in the sample storage portion and to communicate with the sample storage portion, A washing liquid reservoir located radially outside the sample reservoir and radially inward of the sample reservoir, the washing liquid reservoir communicating with the trapping passage, and a cleaning liquid reservoir disposed between the trapping passage and the cleaning liquid reservoir, And a delay portion through which the washing liquid flowing from the storage portion toward the trapping passage passes, To the delay unit provides a sample analysis device for configured to delay the passage of cleaning fluid coming from the cleaning fluid storage portion to a later washing liquid reaches the trapping passage than the sample.

In one embodiment, the center of the sample analyzing chip has a through hole corresponding to the rotating shaft, and the through hole is coupled to a column extending upward from the temperature controlling unit of the lower member, It can act as a rotating shaft.

In addition, the present application relates to a sample analysis chip, which is inserted into at least one of a sample storage portion, a first eluting solution storing portion, a second eluting solution storing portion, and a washing solution storing portion of the sample analysis chip, And at least one injection port for the cartridge.

In one embodiment, the at least one injection port may be removably inserted.

In one embodiment, the apparatus further comprises at least one solution reservoir for communicating with the at least one injection port and for storing a corresponding solution, wherein the at least one injection port comprises at least one injection port, And can communicate with at least one solution reservoir at a position farthest from the rotation axis so that the corresponding solution can be injected through one injection port.

In one embodiment, the at least one solution reservoir is provided with a first injection port that can be inserted into the sample reservoir, and a lysis buffer solution for dissolving the analyte contained in the sample is stored And a second solution storage part having a first solution storage part and a second injection hole that can be inserted into the cleaning solution storage part and in which the cleaning solution is stored.

In one embodiment, a third injection port can be inserted into the first eluent reservoir, and a third injection port can be inserted into the third solution reservoir and the second eluent reservoir in which the first eluent is stored , And a fourth solution storage portion in which the second eluting solution is stored.

In one embodiment, the first to fourth injection ports include injection holes formed in the sample storage portion, injection holes formed in the washing liquid storage portion, injection holes formed in the first eluting liquid storage portion, Respectively, into the injection hole formed in the injection port.

In one embodiment, the cartridge may be made by a 3D printing method.

In one embodiment, the cartridge may be made of a disposable plastic material.

According to the present application, since the cleaning liquid is introduced into the trapping passage later than the sample through the delay portion configuration provided between the cleaning liquid storage portion and the trapping passage, the accuracy of the diagnosis is improved because the sample is sufficiently caught in the trapping passage, .

Further, a plurality of detection chambers are provided, and each detection chamber stores different primers, so that diagnosis of various pathogens can be performed in one device.

In addition, by using the EBT indicator that discolors when gene amplification is performed, the presence or absence of the analyte in the sample can be easily observed with the naked eye.

In addition, since the solution can be automatically injected into each storage part through the cartridge detachably mounted on the sample analysis chip, the time required for the conventional diagnosis is shortened and the convenience is improved.

1 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a state where a sample analysis chip and a cartridge are coupled according to an embodiment of the present application.
Fig. 2 is a plan view of the sample analyzing chip of Fig. 1; Fig.
Fig. 3 is an enlarged view of a portion of the sample analysis chip of Fig. 2; Fig.
4 is an enlarged view of the exit of the trapping passage.
5 is a view for explaining a delay unit for delaying the passage of the washing liquid flowing in the washing liquid storage unit.
6 is a perspective view for explaining a sample analyzing device according to an embodiment of the present application.
7 is a perspective view for explaining a cartridge according to an embodiment of the present application.
8 is a view showing a state in which a centrifugal force is applied to a solution stored in the cartridge as the sample analysis chip mounted with the cartridge rotates.
9 is a view showing a state where a cartridge is coupled to a sample analysis chip, a cartridge, and a sample analysis chip according to an embodiment of the present application.
FIGS. 10 to 12 are diagrams showing the results of diagnosing pathogens using a sample analysis chip, a cartridge, and a sample analysis device according to an embodiment of the present application.
13A to 13I are views for explaining a process of analyzing a target substance using a sample analysis chip according to an embodiment of the present application.

Hereinafter, gene amplification means that a gene to be analyzed is amplified. Examples of the gene amplification include PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction), Real-time PCR, Isothermal Amplification Reaction, and the like. In advance.

1. Sample analysis chip

A sample analyzing chip 1000 according to an embodiment of the present application will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Referring to FIG. 2, the sample analysis chip 1000 may have a disk-shaped body 100. A through hole H is formed in the center of the body 100. The through hole H is a portion coupled to the sample analyzing device 2000 to be described later and corresponding to the rotating shaft during rotation.

The sample analysis chip 1000 includes a plurality of integrated hollows 200a and 200b sequentially disposed along the circumferential direction. Hereinafter, the integrated process unit is described as two, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and it is possible to have two or more integrated process units. Hereinafter, only one integrated public key will be described in detail.

The sample analyzing chip 1000 can be manufactured, for example, by machining a disk-shaped PMMA having a thickness of 3 mm using a CNC milling machine to form a predetermined pattern in a groove shape, and then adhering the PSA to the processed surface .

The configuration of the integrated processing unit will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3. FIG.

The integrated filters 200a and 200b according to the embodiment of the present invention are respectively formed in a pattern on the body 100 and include a sample storage unit 210, a trap channel 220, a cleaning liquid storage unit 230, a delay unit 280a, 280b, 280c, 280d, 280e, 280f, 280g, 280h, 280i, 280i, 280i, 280j, 280k, 280l, 280m, 280n, 280o, 280p, 280q, 280r, 280s, 280t.

The sample storage part 210 is in the form of a chamber and is positioned radially inward of the inlet 221 of the catching passage 220 to be described later and connected to the inlet 221 of the catching passage 220. A sample injection hole 211 for injecting a sample from the outside is formed in the sample storage part 210. After the sample is injected into the sample storage part 210 through the sample injection hole 211, the sample injection hole 211 is sealed by engagement with the cartridge 3000, which will be described later. The sample stored in the sample storage part 210 flows into the inlet 221 of the trapping passage 220 by the centrifugal force generated when the sample analysis chip 1000 rotates.

The trapping passage 220 is a portion that captures the analyte contained in the sample. Is located radially outward of the sample storage part (210) and communicates with the sample storage part (210). May have a zigzag shape as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, and may include trapping means 223 such as silica beads therein. An inlet 221 and an outlet 222 are located at both ends of the trapping passage 220, respectively. The inlet 221 is positioned radially inward with respect to the aperture H and the outlet 222 is positioned radially outward. The capturing means 223 adsorbs a substance containing the analyte contained in the sample. 4, the size of the trapping means 223 is formed to be larger than the width of the outlet 222, so that the trapping means 223 is prevented from departing from the trapping passage 220. [

The washing liquid storage part 230 is in the form of a chamber and is located radially inward of the sample storage part 210 and connected to the inlet 221 of the trapping passage 220. The washing liquid stored in the washing liquid storage unit 230 is cleaned by the capturing means 223 by washing the remaining components of the substance trapped in the capturing means 223, excluding the analyte. The washing liquid storing portion 230 is formed with a washing liquid injecting hole 231 for injecting the washing liquid from the outside. After the washing liquid is injected into the washing liquid reservoir 230 through the washing liquid injecting hole 231, the washing liquid injecting hole 231 is sealed with a double-sided tape or the like. The washing solution stored in the washing solution storage part 230 flows into the inlet 221 of the trapping passage 220 by the centrifugal force generated when the sample analysis chip 1000 rotates.

The delay unit 240 is provided between the trapping passage 220 and the cleaning liquid storage unit 230 and is a portion through which the cleaning liquid flowing from the cleaning liquid storage unit 230 to the trapping passage 220 passes. The delay unit 240 delays the passage of the washing solution introduced from the washing solution storage unit 230 so that the washing solution reaches the trapping passage 220 later than the sample when the sample analysis chip 1000 rotates to analyze the sample. .

The configuration of the delay unit 240 will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. The delay unit 240 includes an inlet channel 241, a delay chamber 242, and a delay channel 243.

The inlet channel 241 connects the washing liquid storage unit 230 and the delay chamber 242 and introduces the washing liquid stored in the washing liquid storage unit 230 into the delay chamber 242 when the sample analysis chip 1000 rotates . The inlet channel 241 has a third passage 241a extending away from the delay chamber 242 in the direction parallel to the width direction of the delay chamber 242 and a third passage 241a at the end of the third passage 241a, And a fourth passage 241b extending in a direction parallel to the delay chamber 242 in a direction parallel to the delay chamber 242. [

The delay chamber 242 is in the form of a chamber and is a part for storing the washing liquid introduced by the inlet channel 241. [ The larger the capacity of the delay chamber 242, the delay of the influx of the washing liquid toward the trapping passage 220 may be delayed. At the outermost side in the radial direction of the delay chamber 242, an outlet 242b through which the washing liquid flows out is formed.

The delay channel 243 is connected to the outlet 242b of the delay chamber 242 and is a portion that allows the washing liquid stored in the delay chamber 242 to be delayed into the trapping passage 220. Specifically, the delay channel 243 includes a first channel 243a extending from the outlet 242b of the delay chamber toward the radially inward side of the sample analysis chip 1000, and a second channel 243a at the end of the first channel 243a, And a second passage 243b extending radially outward of the chip 1000. [

The delay channel 243 causes the trap chamber 220 to exit the trap channel 220 if the wash fluid stored in the delay chamber 242 is greater than or equal to the predetermined amount. That is, in order for the washing liquid to flow into the second passage 243b through the first passage 243a, the washing liquid stored in the delay chamber 242 must be equal to or greater than a predetermined amount. Here, the predetermined amount is an amount when the height h of the cleaning liquid stored in the delay chamber 242 is equal to the length L of the first passage 243a. In this case, the capillary force is larger than the centrifugal force generated by the rotation of the sample analysis chip 1000, so that the cleaning liquid can flow into the second passage 243b through the first passage 243a. That is, since the washing liquid does not flow into the trapping passage 220 until the washing liquid reaches the predetermined amount in the delay chamber 242, the washing liquid is delayed to the trapping passage 220 rather than the sample. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the washing liquid from flowing into the trapping passage 220 before the substance containing the analyte is trapped in the trapping passage 220.

The first eluting solution storage part 250 is a chamber type and is located in the radial direction of the sample analysis chip 1000 rather than the sample storage part 210 and communicates with the inlet 221 of the trapping passage 220. The first eluting solution is stored in the first eluting solution storage part 250. The first eluent is a solution which separates the substance adsorbed by the trapping means 223 from the trapping means 223. As an example, water may be used as the first eluent. A first eluting solution injection hole 251 for injecting a first eluting solution from the outside is formed in the first eluting solution storage part 250. After the first eluting liquid is injected into the first eluting liquid storing unit 250 through the first eluting liquid injecting hole 251, the first eluting liquid injecting hole 251 is sealed by engagement with the cartridge 3000 described later. The first eluting solution stored in the first eluting solution storage part 250 flows into the first eluting solution introduction path 253 by the centrifugal force generated when the sample analysis chip 1000 rotates.

The first eluting solution introducing passage 253 is connected to the outlet 252 of the first eluting solution storing part located radially outermost of the first eluting solution storing part 250 and extends radially inward of the sample analyzing chip 1000 And a sixth passage 253b connected to an end of the fifth passage 253a and extending radially outwardly of the sample analysis chip 1000. [ The first eluting solution does not flow into the trapping passage 220 while the sample analyzing chip 1000 is rotating through the configuration of the fifth passage 253a and the sixth passage 253b, The first eluting solution flows into the trapping passage 220. [0041] Therefore, after the sample and the washing liquid are both introduced into the trapping passage 220, the first eluting solution can be introduced into the trapping passage 220.

The second eluting solution storage part 260 is a chamber type and is located outside the sample storage part 210 in the radial direction of the sample analysis chip 1000 and communicates with a connection chamber 270 described later. The second eluting solution is stored in the second eluting solution storage part 260. The second eluent is a solution containing an enzyme necessary for gene amplification of the analyte and an indicator. Here, the indicator may be an EBT (Eriochrome Black T) indicator that discolors upon gene amplification. The second eluting solution storage portion 260 is formed with a second eluting solution injection hole 261 for injecting a second eluting solution from the outside. After the second eluting liquid is injected into the second eluting liquid storing portion 260 through the second eluting liquid injecting hole 261, the second eluting liquid injecting hole 261 is sealed by engagement with the cartridge 3000 described later. The second eluting solution stored in the second eluting solution storage portion 260 flows into the second eluting solution introduction passage 263 by the centrifugal force generated when the sample analysis chip 1000 rotates.

The second eluting solution introducing passage 263 is connected to the outlet 262 of the second eluting solution storing part located radially outermost of the second eluting solution storing part 260 and extends radially inward of the sample analyzing chip 1000 And an eighth passage 263b connected to an end of the seventh passage 263a and extending radially outwardly of the sample analysis chip 1000. [ The second eluting solution does not flow into the connection chamber 270 when the sample analysis chip 1000 is rotating through the seventh channel 263a and the eighth channel 263b, The second eluting liquid flows into the connection chamber 270. The second eluting liquid flows into the connection chamber 270 through the second eluting liquid. Accordingly, after the sample and the washing liquid are both introduced into the trapping passage 220, the second eluting solution can be introduced into the connecting chamber 270.

The connecting chamber 270 is in the form of a chamber and is positioned radially outward of the sample analyzing chip 1000 than the trapping passage 220 and the second eluting liquid storing portion 260 and is connected to the outlet 222 of the trapping passage 220, And the eighth passage (263b) of the second eluting solution storage portion (260). Therefore, when the sample analysis chip 1000 rotates, the substance that has passed through the trapping passage 220 or passed through the second eluent introduction passage 263 passes through the connection chamber 270 and is supplied to the waste liquid chamber 271 And the collecting chamber 272. [0060]

The waste liquid chamber 271 is in the form of a chamber and is located radially outward of the sample analysis chip 1000 and communicates with the connection chamber 270. The waste liquid chamber 271 stores the remaining unnecessary components except for the analyte. The waste liquid chamber 271 may have a capacity of the sum of the sample and the washing liquid. A capillary valve is formed in the connection passage 273 connecting the connection chamber 270 and the waste liquid chamber 271 so that the waste liquid stored in the waste liquid chamber 271 is returned to the connection chamber 270 Can be prevented from being introduced.

The collection chamber 272 is in the form of a chamber and is located radially outward of the sample analysis chip 1000 and communicates with the connection chamber 270. In the collection chamber 272, the analyte and the first eluent and the second eluent separated from the trapping passage 220 are stored. The analyte, the first eluent, and the second eluent, which are stored in the collection chamber 272, flow into the detection chamber introduction passage 276 by the centrifugal force generated when the sample analysis chip 1000 rotates.

The detection chamber introduction passage 276 is connected to the outlet 275 located at the radially outermost side of the collection chamber 272 and includes a ninth passage 276a extending radially inward of the sample analysis chip 1000, And a tenth passage (276b) connected to the end of the passage (276a) and extending radially outward of the sample analysis chip (1000). The material stored in the collecting chamber 272 does not flow into the connecting chamber 270 when the sample analyzing chip 3000 is rotating through the ninth passage 276a and the tenth passage 276b, The material stored in the collection chamber 272 flows into the injection channel 281 when the chip 1000 is stopped during rotation.

The detection chamber 280 is a portion where amplification and detection of the analyte are performed. It is preferable that a plurality of detection chambers 280 are provided in order to detect a plurality of viruses or pathogens at one time using one sample analysis chip 1000. In FIG. 2, twenty detection chambers 280a, 280b, 280c, 280d, 280e, 280f, 280g, 280h, 280i, 280j, 280k, 280l, 280m, 280n, 280o, 280p, 280q, 280s, and 280t, but it is not limited thereto, and it is possible to have fewer than 20 detection chambers 280 or more than 20 detection chambers. Each of the detection chambers 280 may store different primers. The distances between the respective detection chambers and the through holes H are preferably the same.

The inlet channel 281 is connected to the end of the tenth passage 276b of the detection chamber introduction passage 276 and has a first rotational speed for analyzing the sample, . The inlet channel 281 may extend toward the first direction at the inlet from which the material is drawn from the collection chamber 272. Here, the first direction is the clockwise direction, and the first rotation speed may be 1000 RPM.

The injection channel 281 may have an aliqoting structure so that the material can be sequentially introduced by centrifugal force. As shown in FIG. 2, the dispensing structure is a structure in which a plurality of outlets extend outward in the radial direction of one injection channel 281. Therefore, the centrifugal force generated by the sample analysis chip 1000 allows the substances to be sequentially introduced in the first direction at the inlet from which the material flows from the collecting chamber 272 into the plurality of outlet portions of the charging channel 281 have.

The connection channel 282 extends from the plurality of outlets of the input channel 281 to the plurality of detection chambers 280 and has a second rotational speed for analyzing the sample, ) To the detection chamber 282 through which the analyte passes. Where the second rotational speed may be 5000 RPM. Is located on the outer side in the radial direction of the sample analysis chip (1000) than the injection channel (281) and narrower than the width of the exit of the injection channel (281). Where the second rotational speed may be 5000 RPM. Therefore, when the sample analysis chip 1000 rotates at the second rotation speed faster than the first rotation speed, the centrifugal force received by the material radially outward is larger than the capillary force applied from the detection chamber 280 inward in the radial direction So that the material contained in each of the plurality of outlets of the input channel 281 can be introduced into the detection chamber 280. As shown in FIG. 2, a plurality of connection channels 282a, 282b, 282c, 282d, 282e, 282f, 282g, 282h, 282i, 282j, 282k, 282l, 282m, 282n, 282o, 282p, 282q, 282r, 282s , 282t are shorter as the connection channel farther away from the collection chamber 272 is. This is because the centrifugal force applied to the material accommodated in the outlet of the inlet channel 281 positioned in the circumferential direction is reduced, so that even a reduced centrifugal force can be introduced into the detection chamber 280.

The detection chambers 280a, 280b, 280c, 280d, 280e, 280f, 280g, 280h, 280i, 280j, 280k, 280l, 280m, 280n, 280o, 280p, 280q, 280r, Is located on the outer side in the radial direction of the sample analysis chip 1000 than the sample analysis chip 282. 280b, 280c, 280b, 280c, 280d, 280e, 280f, 280g, 280h, 280i, 280j, 280k, 280l, 280m, 280n, 280o, 280p, 280q, 280r, 280s, 280t) primer. Therefore, the detection chambers 280a, 280b, 280c, 280d, 280e, 280f, 280g, 280h, 280i, 280j, 280k, 280l, 280m, 280n, 280o, 280p, 280q, 280r, 280s, 280t Analysis of the analyte contained in the sample can be made by observing discoloration of the indicator contained in the second eluent by reacting or reacting with the primer without reacting with the primer.

2. Sample Analysis device

Referring to FIG. 6, a sample analyzing device 2000 according to an embodiment of the present application will be described in more detail.

A sample analyzing device 2000 according to an embodiment of the present application includes a lower member 310, an upper member 320, and a driving motor 330. [

On the upper surface of the lower member 310, a temperature control unit 311 is provided. The temperature adjusting unit 311 is a unit that provides a temperature required for the gene amplification process of the analyte introduced into the detection chamber 280 of the sample analysis chip 1000. A column 312 extending upward from the temperature regulating portion 311 is formed at the center of the temperature regulating portion 311. The through hole H is combined with the column 312 to act as a rotation axis when the sample analysis chip 1000 is rotated by the drive motor 330 described later.

The upper member 320 is a portion mounted on the lower member 310 so as to be movable up and down with respect to the lower member 310. The sample analyzing chip 1000 is accommodated in the upper member 320. The upper member 320 moves up and down with respect to the lower member 310 until the sample analyzing chip 1000 accommodated in the upper member 320 comes into contact with the temperature adjusting portion 311. [

The driving motor 330 is a portion that is mounted under the lower member 310 and rotates the sample analyzing chip 1000 mounted on the temperature adjusting unit 311. The sample analyzing chip 1000 is rotated by the driving motor 330 to perform pre-processing, amplification and detection of the sample.

3. Cartridges

The cartridge 3000 according to the embodiment of the present application will be described in detail with reference to Figs. 7 and 8. Fig.

The cartridge 3000 according to the embodiment of the present application is mounted on the sample analyzing chip 1000 and includes a sample storage part 210 of the sample analysis chip 1000, a washing solution storage part 230, And injects the solution into at least one storage portion of the storage portion 250 and the second eluting solution storage portion 260.

Referring to FIG. 7, the cartridge 3000 according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a first solution storage part 410, a second solution storage part 420, a third solution storage part 430, (440).

In the first solution storage part 410, a dissolution buffer solution (Lysis Buffer Solution) for dissolving the analyte contained in the sample is stored. The first solution storage part 410 has a first injection port 411 protruding from one side so as to be inserted into the sample storage part 210 of the sample analysis chip 1000. The first injection port 411 may be removably inserted into the sample storage part 210. The first injection port 411 is preferably communicated with the first solution storage part 410 at a position farthest from the rotation axis so that the solution can be injected through the first injection port 411 when the sample analysis chip 1000 rotates . 8, the centrifugal force can be completely applied to the solution stored therein, so that the solution can be prevented from dead space, can do. The first injection port 411 is formed with a first injection groove 411a through which the solution stored in the first solution storage part 410 can be discharged. During rotation of the sample analysis chip 1000, the solution stored in the first solution storage part 410 is discharged to the outside through the first injection groove 411a.

In the second solution storage part 420, a washing solution for washing and removing the components other than the analyte from the trapping part 223 from the trapping part 223 is stored. The second solution storage part 420 has a second injection port 421 protruding from one side so as to be inserted into the washing solution storage part 230 of the sample analysis chip 1000. The second injection port 421 may be removably inserted into the washing liquid storage unit 230. The second injection port 421 is preferably communicated with the second solution storage part 420 at a position farthest from the rotation axis so that the solution can be injected through the second injection port 421 when the sample analysis chip 1000 rotates 8, the centrifugal force can be completely applied to the solution stored therein, so that the solution can be prevented from dead space, can do. The second injection hole 421a is formed in the second injection hole 421 so that the solution stored in the second solution storage part 420 can be discharged. During the rotation of the sample analysis chip 1000, the solution stored in the second solution storage part 420 is discharged to the outside through the second injection groove 421a.

The first eluting solution for separation of the analyte adsorbed by the capturing means 233 is stored in the third solution storage part 430. The third solution storage part 430 has a third injection port 431 protruding from one side so as to be inserted into the first eluting solution storage part 250 of the sample analysis chip 1000. The third injection port 431 may be removably inserted into the first eluting solution storage part 250. The third injection port 431 is preferably communicated with the third solution storage part 430 at a position farthest from the rotation axis so that the solution can be injected through the third injection port 431 when the sample analysis chip 1000 rotates 8, the centrifugal force can be completely applied to the solution stored therein, so that the solution can be prevented from dead space, can do. The third injection port 431 is formed with a third injection port 431a through which the solution stored in the third solution storage part 430 can be discharged. During rotation of the sample analysis chip 1000, the solution stored in the third solution storage part 430 is discharged to the outside through the third injection groove 431a.

In the fourth solution storage part 440, an enzyme necessary for gene amplification of the analyte and a second eluent containing an indicator are stored. The fourth solution storage part 440 has a fourth injection port 441 protruding from one surface so as to be inserted into the second eluting solution storage part 260 of the sample analysis chip 1000. The fourth inlet (441) may be removably inserted into the second eluting solution storage part (260). The fourth injection port 441 is preferably communicated with the fourth solution storage part 440 at a position farthest from the rotation axis so that the solution can be injected through the fourth injection port 441 when the sample analysis chip 1000 rotates 8, the centrifugal force can be completely applied to the solution stored therein, so that the solution can be prevented from dead space, can do. The fourth injection port 441 is formed with a fourth injection port 441a through which the solution stored in the fourth solution storage part 440 can be discharged. During rotation of the sample analysis chip 1000, the solution stored in the fourth solution storage part 440 is discharged to the outside through the fourth injection groove 441a.

4. Verification Experiment 1

Experiments were conducted to verify the superiority of the diagnosis using the sample analysis chip 1000, the sample analysis device 2000, and the cartridge 3000 according to the embodiment of the present application. In the verification experiments described below, gene amplification was performed using an isothermal amplification reaction (Isothermal Amplification Reaction).

First, an experiment was conducted to detect E. coli O157: H7 bacteria contained in milk. 25 μL of milk was used, and the concentration of E. coli O157: H contained in the sample was 4 × 10 ³ cells / μL.

First, a sample prepared in 75 μL of the Lysis Buffer Solution stored in the first solution storage portion 410 of the cartridge 3000 was loaded and the E. coli O157: H7 bacteria was dissolved in the lysis buffer for 1 minute.

Each of the injection ports 411, 421, 431 and 441 of the cartridge 3000 is inserted into the respective storage sections 210, 230, 250 and 260 of the sample analysis chip 1000 and mounted. The cartridge 3000 is mounted on the sample analysis chip 1000 and the solutions are injected into the respective storage portions 210, 230, 250 and 260 of the sample analysis chip in the respective solution storage portions of the cartridge 3000. 13A is a view showing a state where a solution is injected into each of the storage parts 210, 230, 250 and 260 after the cartridge 3000 is mounted.

Next, the sample analysis chip 1000 was rotated at a rotation speed of 5000 RPM (? ₀ ) in the counterclockwise direction as shown in FIG. 13B. The sample stored in the sample storage section 210 flows into the trapping passage 220 and unnecessary substances other than the analyte substance adsorbed by the trapping means 223 of the trapping passage 220 are introduced into the connection chamber 270 and the connection channel 220. [ (273). ≪ / RTI >

Next, as shown in FIG. 13C, the washing liquid stored in the washing liquid storage unit 230 flows into the trapping passage 220 through the delay unit 240, and the substance trapped in the trapping unit 223 The remaining components were washed from the trapping means 223 and also flowed into the waste liquid chamber 271 through the connecting chamber 270 and the connecting channel 273. [

Next, the rotation of the sample analysis chip 1000 was stopped (? ₁ ) as shown in FIG. 13D. Since the centrifugal force applied to the solution is removed by stopping the rotation of the sample analysis chip 1000, the first eluting solution stored in the first eluting solution storage part 250 and the first eluting solution stored in the second eluting solution storage part 260 by the capillary force, The eluting solution passed through the first eluent introduction passage 253 and the second eluent introduction passage 263.

Next, the sample analysis chip 1000 was rotated at a rotation speed of 5000 RPM (? ₂ ) in the clockwise direction as shown in FIG. 13E. The first eluent flows into the trapping passage 220 and separates the substance adsorbed by the trapping means 223 from the trapping means 223 and flows into the collecting chamber 272 through the connecting chamber 270, And flowed into the collection chamber 272 through the connecting chamber 270.

Next, the rotation of the sample analysis chip 1000 is stopped (? ₁ ) as shown in FIG. 13F. Since the centrifugal force applied to the solution is removed by stopping the rotation of the sample analysis chip 1000, the substance stored in the collection chamber 272 by the capillary force has passed through the detection chamber introduction passage 276.

Next, as shown in FIG. 13G, the sample analysis chip 1000 was rotated at a rotational speed of 1000 RPM (? ₃ ) in the clockwise direction. The material that has passed through the detection chamber introduction passage 276 flows into the injection channel 281 and the material introduced into the injection channel 281 along the rotation of the sample analysis chip 1000 extends clockwise in the circumferential direction Was introduced into the plurality of outlets of the input channel 281.

Next, as shown in FIG. 13H, the sample analysis chip 1000 was rotated at a rotation speed of 5000 RPM (? ₂ ) in the clockwise direction. 280b, 280c, 280d, 280e, 280f, 280g, 280h, 280h, 280g, 280h, 280h, 280h, 280i, 280j, 280k, 280l, 280m, 280n, 280o, 280p, 280q, 280r, 280s, and 280t.

Next, the detection chambers 280a, 280b, 280c, 280d, 280e, 280f, 280g, 280h, 280i, 280j, 280k, 280l, 280m, 280n, 280n, 280o, 280p, 280q, 280r, 280s, and 280t). At this time, when the gene amplification process proceeds, discoloration (purple -> blue) of the EBT indicator contained in the second eluent occurs as shown in FIG. 13I.

The first to fourth detection chambers 280a, 280b, 280c and 280d of the plurality of detection chambers were stored with the E. coli O157: H primer and the sixth to ninth detection chambers 280f, 280g, 280h and 280i, 280q, 280r, and 280s contained the Vibrio parahaemolyticus primer, and the 16th to 19th detection chambers 280p, 280q, 280r, and 280s contained the Salmonella Typhimurium primer. In the 11th to 14th detection chambers 280k, Were found to contain Listeria monocytogenes primers. No primers were stored in the fifth, tenth, fifteenth, and twentieth detection chambers 280d, 280i, 280o, and 280t.

As a result of the experiment, it was confirmed that only the colors of the first to fourth detection chambers 280a, 280b, 280c and 280d were changed to blue as shown in FIG. Accordingly, it is possible to accurately and easily perform the diagnosis of the specific pathogen using the sample analysis chip 1000, the sample analysis device 2000, and the cartridge 3000 according to the embodiment of the present application.

5. Verification Experiment 2

Experiments were conducted to determine whether diagnosis of various pathogens can be performed simultaneously using the sample analysis chip 1000, the sample analysis device 2000, and the cartridge 3000 according to the embodiment of the present application.

(1) 25 μL milk: E. coli O157: H7 and S. typhimurium are present at a concentration of ⁴ × 10 ³ cells / μL, respectively (2) 25 μL Milk: E. coli O157: H7, S. typhimurium and V. parahaemolyticus are present at a concentration of ⁴ × 10 ³ cells / μL, respectively. (3) 25 μL Milk: E. coli O157: H7, S. Typhimurium, V. parahaemolyticus and L. monocytogenes were changed to 4x10 ³ cells / μL concentration respectively.

As shown in FIG. 11, it was confirmed that even if the number of pathogens included in the sample was increased, diagnosis of each pathogen was possible.

6. Verification Experiment 3

Experiments were conducted to confirm the limit of detection (LOD) of a pathogen using a sample analysis chip 1000, a sample analysis device 2000, and a cartridge 3000 according to an embodiment of the present application.

The experiment was carried out in the same manner as in the above-mentioned 4. Verification experiment 1. The sample was used only in a 25 μL milk containing E. coli O157: H7, S. Typhimurium, V. parahaemolyticus and L. monocytogenes and the experiment was carried out using the pathogens 10 ² cells, a sample of all three contained in the pathogen 10 ³ cells ⁽³⁾ the sample contained within the pathogen is 10 ⁴ cells (2) the sample contained in the (1) sample .

As a result of the experiment, it was confirmed that the sample can diagnose the pathogen even if the sample includes only 100 cells.

That is, the limit of detection (LOD) of the pathogen using the sample analyzing chip 1000, the sample analyzing device 2000, and the cartridge 3000 according to the embodiment of the present application was confirmed to be 10 ² cells .

It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations may be made in the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention as defined by the appended claims. It will be appreciated that embodiments are possible. Accordingly, the scope of protection of the present application should be determined by the claims.

100: Body
200a and 200b:
210:
211: sample injection hole
220: capture channel
221: Entrance
222: Exit
223: Capture means
230:
231: Washing solution injection hole
240:
241: Inflow channel
241a: Third passage
241b: fourth passage
242: retard chamber
242a: entrance
242b: exit
243: delay channel
243a: first passage
243b: second passage
250: first eluting solution storage part
251: First eluting solution injection hole
253: first eluent introduction passage
253a: fifth passage
253b: sixth passage
260: second eluent liquid storage part
261: second eluting solution injection hole
262: Exit
263: second eluting solution introduction passage
263a: seventh passage
263b: Eighth passage
270: connecting chamber
271: waste liquid chamber
272: Collecting chamber
273: Connection passage
275: Exit
276: detection chamber introduction passage
276a: Ninth passage
276b:
280: detection chamber
281: input channel
282: connection channel
310: lower member
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312: Column
320: upper member
330: drive motor
410: first solution storage part
411: first inlet
420: second solution storage part
421:
430: third solution storage part
431: Third inlet
440: fourth solution storage part
441: Fourth inlet
1000: Chip for sample analysis
2000: Device for sample analysis
3000: Cartridge
H: Through hole
S: Sample
W: Washing solution
E ₁ : First eluent
E ₂ : Second eluent

Claims (8)

The sample analyzing chip is inserted into at least one of a sample storage portion, a first eluting solution storing portion, a second eluting solution storing portion, and a washing solution storing portion of the sample analyzing chip, / RTI >
cartridge.
The method according to claim 1,
Said at least one injection port being removably inserted,
cartridge.
The method according to claim 1,
Further comprising at least one solution reservoir for communicating with the at least one injection port and for storing a corresponding solution,
Wherein the at least one injection port is in communication with at least one solution reservoir at a position farthest from the rotation axis so that the sample solution can be injected through the at least one injection port upon rotation,
cartridge.
The method of claim 3,
Wherein the at least one solution reservoir comprises:
A first solution storage part having a first injection port that can be inserted into the sample storage part and storing a dissolution buffer solution (Lysis Buffer Solution) for dissolving the analyte contained in the sample; And
And a second solution storage part having a second injection port that can be inserted into the wash solution storage part and in which the wash solution is stored,
cartridge.
5. The method of claim 4,
A third solution storage part having a third injection port that can be inserted into the first eluting solution storage part and storing the first eluting solution; And
And a fourth solution storage part having a third injection port that can be inserted into the second eluting solution reservoir and in which the second eluting solution is stored,
cartridge.
6. The method of claim 5,
The first to fourth injection ports may include a sample injection hole formed in the sample storage portion, a washing solution injecting hole formed in the washing solution storing portion, a first eluting solution injecting hole formed in the first eluting solution storing portion, And a second eluting solution injection hole,
cartridge.
The method according to claim 1,
Characterized in that the cartridge is manufactured by a 3D printing process.
cartridge.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the cartridge is made of a disposable plastic material,
cartridge.

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