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- the present invention relates to a pyrotechnic cell crushing apparatus and a pyrotechnic cell crushing method.
- Cell destruction also known as cell disruption, is used to destroy the outer border or cell membrane in order to release intracellular substances such as DNA, RNA, proteins or organelles from cells.
- intracellular substances such as DNA, RNA, proteins or organelles from cells.
- the release of such intracellular substances is important for various types of molecular diagnostics.
- diagnoses include pathogen detection platforms, immunological measurements for point-of-care diagnostics, protein purification to study protein function and structure, cancer diagnostics, drug screening, and mRNA transs, to name a few.
- Cryptom determination and analysis of individual or complex composition in specific proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids may be included.
- Patent Documents 1, 2 and the like disclose a point of care device for detecting nucleic acids.
- the point of care device disclosed in Patent Documents 1, 2, etc. is adapted to accept a sample, includes an extraction chamber containing a lysate and a heater for extracting and dissolving the sample, and dissolves the sample in the extraction chamber. By doing so, the nucleic acid is released.
- the small sample size has many advantages, especially when taken from humans or animals. Not only does it enable a less invasive sampling method, it also reduces the risk of polluting the environment. Smaller sample sizes also allow for a higher degree of automation. In addition, the (small size) sample has a low risk of contaminating the sample before the test, has a low risk of contaminating the environment, can be safely disposed of after the test is completed, and is transported into the device. It's easier to do. In addition, the small sample size is suitable for complying with various regulatory standards for clinical testing. Handling these samples may also allow for some less trained technicians, as the risks associated with smaller sample sizes are lower. Small sample sizes work well for disposable point-of-care devices (POCs) where size and unit price are important.
- POCs point-of-care devices
- samples may be plants and fungi.
- farmers may want to know which pathogen or bioengineered drug is affecting their crops.
- Food safety and testing are other areas where small sample sizes are suitable.
- Microfluidic technology involves handling and manipulating very small fluids, such as microliters or less, with low reagent volumes, high specific surface area (surface to volume ratio), low cost, and ease of small fluids suitable for cell analysis It provides various advantages such as proper handling. Microfluidic devices have also been proposed for cell destruction. However, cell disruption with very small fluids presents various challenges, one of which is how to increase the pressure. Also, some cell disruption methods may require increasing pressure over a period of time to relieve that pressure in order to optimize efficiency. However, when cell disruption is performed by a hydraulic press, it takes time to increase the pressure, and a large-scale device may be required.
- the igneous cell crusher contains a igneous charge configured to be ignited and burned upon ignition and a fluid sample containing cells and ignites and burns the igneous charge. It comprises a pressure chamber, including an internal space configured to be pressurized at times.
- the technique according to the present disclosure it is possible to provide a technique capable of improving the crushing of cells contained in a fluid sample as compared with the conventional technique.
- FIG. 1 shows a schematic cross-sectional view of the first aspect of the first pyrotechnic cell crusher before pressurization.
- FIG. 2 shows a schematic cross-sectional view according to a second aspect after pressurization of the first pyrotechnic cell crusher.
- FIG. 3 shows a schematic cross-sectional view according to the first aspect before pressurization of the second pyrotechnic cell crusher.
- FIG. 4 shows a schematic cross-sectional view according to a second aspect after pressurization of the second pyrotechnic cell crusher.
- FIG. 5 shows a schematic cross-sectional view according to the first aspect before pressurization of the third pyrotechnic cell crusher.
- FIG. 6 shows a schematic cross-sectional view according to a second aspect after pressurization of the third pyrotechnic cell crusher.
- FIG. 7 shows a schematic cross-sectional view according to the first aspect before pressurization of the fourth pyrotechnic cell crusher.
- FIG. 8 shows a schematic cross-sectional view according to a second aspect after pressurization of the fourth pyrotechnic cell crusher.
- FIG. 9 shows an exploded view of the pyrotechnic cell crushing apparatus according to the fifth embodiment.
- FIG. 10 shows a schematic cross-sectional view of the pyrotechnic cell crushing apparatus according to the fifth embodiment.
- FIG. 11 shows a perspective perspective view of the pyrotechnic cell crushing apparatus according to the sixth embodiment.
- FIG. 12 shows a schematic cross-sectional view of the pyrotechnic cell crushing apparatus according to the sixth embodiment.
- FIG. 13 shows a schematic cross-sectional view of a pyrotechnic cell crushing apparatus including a sample chip according to a seventh embodiment.
- FIG. 14 shows a cross-sectional view and a plan view as shown in FIG. 13 in a state where the clamp is removed in the first aspect before pressurization.
- FIG. 15 shows a cross-sectional view and a plan view as shown in FIG. 13 in a state where the clamp is removed in the second aspect after pressurization.
- FIG. 16 shows a schematic cross-sectional view of a pyrotechnic cell crushing apparatus including a sample chip with a downstream treatment according to an eighth embodiment.
- FIG. 17 shows a cross-sectional view and a plan view as shown in FIG. 16 in a state where the clamp is removed in the first aspect before pressurization.
- FIG. 18 shows a cross-sectional view and a plan view as shown in FIG. 16 in a state where the clamp is removed in the second aspect after pressurization.
- FIG. 19 shows an exploded view of the pyrotechnic cell crushing apparatus according to the ninth embodiment.
- FIG. 20 shows a schematic cross-sectional view of the pyrotechnic cell crushing apparatus according to the ninth embodiment.
- FIG. 21 shows a cross-sectional view of only the chips shown in FIGS. 19 and 20 for explaining the first step of the cell disruption method.
- FIG. 22 shows a cross-sectional view of only the chips shown in FIGS.
- FIG. 23 is similar to FIGS. 19 to 22, but shows a cross-sectional view of a tenth embodiment in which the chip is an integrated portion of the lower housing.
- FIG. 24 shows a plan view of the lower housing portion forming the chip in the tenth embodiment shown in FIG. 23.
- FIG. 25 shows a cross-sectional view of the chip only to illustrate the first step of the cell disruption method.
- FIG. 26 shows a cross-sectional view of the chip only to illustrate the second step of the cell disruption method.
- FIG. 27 shows a schematic cross-sectional view of a pyrotechnic cell crushing apparatus including the sample chip according to the eleventh embodiment.
- FIG. 28 shows a cross-sectional view and a plan view as shown in FIG. 27 in a state where the clamp is removed in the first aspect before pressurization.
- FIG. 29 shows a cross-sectional view and a plan view as shown in FIG. 27 in a state where the clamp is removed in the second aspect after pressurization.
- the explosive cell crushing apparatus disclosed in each embodiment described below contains an explosive charge (explosive) configured to be ignited and burned at the time of ignition, and a fluid sample containing cells, and of the explosive charge. It comprises a pressure chamber configured to be pressurized during ignition and combustion. Further, the method for crushing a fire cell according to each embodiment is to house a fluid sample containing cells in a pressure chamber configured to be pressurized by the fire charge, and to ignite and burn the fire charge. This involves pressurizing the fluid sample contained in the pressure chamber.
- cell crushing can be realized in an extremely short time by mainly using the fuel gas of the fire engineer as a pressurizing source when pressurizing the fluid sample.
- cell disruption can be realized in an extremely short time as compared with the case where the fluid sample is pressurized by the hydraulic press.
- the cells are not exposed to excessive heat for a long period of time, so that damage to the cells can be suppressed.
- cell disruption can be performed without using a chemical substance which is not easy to handle.
- the pyrotechnic cell crushing device can be provided with an initiator (igniter) having a housing for accommodating the pyrotechnic charge.
- the initiator can preferably use, for example, an initiator for operating an airbag of a vehicle, and controls ignition of a fire engine charge by receiving an operating power supply from an external power source.
- the igneous charge is not particularly limited, but for example, ZPP (zirconium / potassium perchlorate), ZWPP (zirconium / tungsten / potassium perchlorate), THPP (titanium hydride / potassium perchlorate), lead styphnate and the like can be used. Can be mentioned.
- the fluid sample contained in the pressure chamber according to the present disclosure is not particularly limited as long as it is a fluid sample containing cells, but is, for example, a cell suspension in which cells are dispersed in a liquid.
- the cells contained in the fluid sample are not particularly limited, and may be cells collected from humans or animals, plant cells, fungi, or other cells.
- the dose (scale, size) of the fluid sample contained in the pressure chamber is not particularly limited, but for example, an extremely small dose on the order of microliter ( ⁇ L) can be adopted.
- the dose of the fluid sample may be 10 ⁇ L or more and 500 ⁇ L or less.
- any one of 20 ⁇ L, 50 ⁇ L, 100 ⁇ L, 150 ⁇ L, 200 ⁇ L, and 300 ⁇ L may be adopted as the upper limit value or the lower limit value in the dose of the fluid sample.
- the dose of the fluid sample can be on the order of milliliters (mL) or larger.
- the number of cells contained in the fluid sample is not particularly limited.
- the number of cells contained in the fluid sample may be 1 ⁇ 10 2 cells / cm 3 or more and 1 ⁇ 10 9 cells / cm 3 or less.
- 1 ⁇ 10 3 cells / cm 3 , 1 ⁇ 10 4 cells / cm 3 , 1 ⁇ 10 5 cells / cm 3 , 1 ⁇ 10 6 cells / cm 3 , 1 ⁇ 10 7 cells / cm 3 , 1 Any of ⁇ 10 8 cells / cm 3 may be adopted as the upper limit value or the lower limit value in the number of cells contained in the fluid sample.
- the time required for igniting and burning a fireworks charge to pressurize a fluid sample containing cells contained in a pressure chamber and crush the cells is It is very short, and the time that the cells contained in the fluid sample are exposed to heat during pressurization can also be extremely short.
- the time during which cells are exposed to heat during pressurization of a fluid sample is not particularly limited, but is, for example, 0.1 ms (millisecond) or more and 500 ms or less. You may.
- the time from the start of the operation of the thermal cell crushing apparatus according to the present disclosure to the completion of the crushing treatment of the cells contained in the fluid sample (crushing treatment duration) is not particularly limited, but is, for example, 0.1 ms. It may be more than 1 s (second) or less. Further, for example, any one of 1 ms, 10 ms, 100 ms, and 500 ms may be adopted as the upper limit value or the lower limit value of the crushing treatment duration.
- the pressure chamber of the pyrotechnic cell crusher according to the present disclosure can accommodate any material other than the fluid sample in addition to the fluid sample.
- Materials other than the fluid sample contained in the pressure chamber include water, any other liquid, or other materials such as water-absorbent polymers, which may be filled in the pressure chamber.
- the fire cell crushing apparatus may be provided with an orifice for circulating the fluid sample after pressurizing the fluid sample contained in the pressure chamber with the combustion gas of the fire charge.
- the orifice is a fine passage through which a pressurized fluid sample flows in the pressure chamber.
- the orifice may be, for example, a precision orifice formed as a channel having an orifice diameter and a flow path length that is a plurality of times longer than the orifice diameter.
- the diameter of the orifice can be set to a size that allows the flow of the fluid sample and allows a sufficient shear stress to be applied to the fluid sample during the flow.
- the diameter of the orifice can be set to different dimensions depending on the size, number, type, etc.
- the fluid sample may be, for example, 1 ⁇ m or more and 500 ⁇ m or less. Further, for example, any one of 10 ⁇ m, 20 ⁇ m, 30 ⁇ m, 40 ⁇ m, 50 ⁇ m, 60 ⁇ m, 70 ⁇ m, 80 ⁇ m, 90 ⁇ m, 100 ⁇ m, 200 ⁇ m, 300 ⁇ m, and 400 ⁇ m may be adopted as the upper limit value or the lower limit value of the orifice diameter.
- the fire cell crushing apparatus can be provided with a pressure release unit that releases pressure from the pressure chamber after pressurizing the fluid sample contained in the pressure chamber with the combustion gas of the fire charge.
- the pressure release section can include a pressure release valve that opens the pressure chamber to the external space, a rupture disc, and the like.
- the pressure value at which the pressure release valve is opened or the pressure value at which the rupture disc bursts is not particularly limited, but may be set to, for example, a pressure value of 20,000 psi or more and 50,000 psi or less.
- any of 25,000 psi, 30,000 psi, 35,000 psi, 40,000 psi, and 45,000 psi is adopted as the upper limit value or the lower limit value of the pressure value at which the pressure release valve is opened or the pressure value at which the rupture disc bursts. You may.
- FIG. 1 shows a schematic cross-sectional view of the first aspect of the first pyrotechnic cell crusher before pressurization.
- the first fire cell crusher includes a cylinder body 1 having a piston 2 that pushes a fluid sample 3 through a precision orifice 4 and releases (releases) the sample to atmospheric pressure.
- the precision orifice 4 is formed inside a separate portion 10 that is glued or press-fitted into the pressure chamber outlet, such as the release channel 9.
- the pressure source is not hydraulic, but is generated by igniting the explosive charge (explosive) 5.
- the pyrotechnic cell crusher further comprises a cap 6 that allows the device to be opened and closed, for example, to fill the device with a fluid sample 3 or to include a pyrotechnic charge 5.
- the low pressure space 7 of the pressure chamber 15 may be provided between the piston 2 and the fluid sample 3.
- the apparatus becomes the second aspect as shown in FIG.
- the low-pressure space 7 shown in the embodiment shown in FIG. 1 changes into a high-pressure space 8 having a smaller volume and a higher pressure.
- no space may be provided between the piston and the sample.
- the low pressure space 7 may be filled with not only various different materials such as liquids but also other materials such as water-absorbent polymers. The latter smoothes the pressure shock wave to some extent to help achieve the desired cell disruption result.
- the sample can be filled after removing the cap and piston, but it is also possible to fill the sample through the release channel 9, especially after removing the insert containing the precision orifice 4.
- the precision orifice 4 generates shear stress when cells pass through the precision orifice 4.
- the cells are then rapidly depressurized after passing through the precision orifice 4.
- the sample size can be reduced, for example, to 150 ⁇ L, or, for example, to 10 ⁇ L. It is also possible to have a larger sample size, such as 1 milliliter. Given that the sample size is typically very small, the release time through the precision orifice 4 is very short.
- the gas including the gas in the low pressure space 7 that is rapidly compressed after the ignition of the igneer charge 5, is heated in a very short time by the compression and is very short before its release (release) through the precision orifice 4. Is exposed to the heat for a short time. This time is short enough to prevent damage to the cell material, but long enough to aid in the cell disruption process.
- the fire charge is housed in a separate fire charge chamber housing 16 that also includes the first piston 12.
- a fire charge chamber housing 16 can include a first cylinder chamber 13 that houses the fire charge 5 and the first piston 12.
- the first piston 12 is movable relative to the first cylinder chamber 13 under the pressure generated by igniting and burning the fire engineer charge 5.
- the first piston 12 is connected to a second piston, here the aforementioned piston 2 provided in the pressure chamber 15.
- the piston 2 is provided in the pressure chamber 15 so as to form one wall of the pressure chamber 15.
- the first cylinder chamber 13 is provided in a firework charge chamber housing 16 in which at least a part thereof is housed in the pressure chamber 15.
- the first fire cell crushing device D1 (see FIGS. 1 and 2) according to the first embodiment is a fire charge 5 (explosive) configured to be ignited and burned at the time of ignition.
- a pressure chamber 15 (low pressure space 7 / high pressure space 8) configured to accommodate the fluid sample 3 and to be pressurized during ignition and combustion of the explosive charge 5, and the pressure chamber 15 (low pressure space 7).
- a release channel 9 for connecting the high pressure space 8) to the external space is provided.
- the release channel 9 has a precision orifice 4 configured as a passage for the fluid sample 3.
- the first pyrotechnic cell crusher D1 includes a cylinder body 1 having a pressure chamber 15 inside. As shown in FIGS.
- the cylinder body 1 has a bottomed cylinder shape having an open end at the top, and a cap 6 is removable at the open end.
- the cylinder body 1 may be a housing member having a bottomed cylinder shape.
- the firework charge chamber housing 16 is integrally fixed to, for example, the inner surface side of the cap 6.
- the fluid sample 3 is housed in the pressure chamber 15 by placing the fluid sample 3 on the bottom of the cylinder body 1.
- the first pyrotechnic cell crushing device D1 When the first pyrotechnic cell crushing device D1 is activated, the ignition control of the pyrotechnic charge 5 is performed, and for example, the pyrotechnic charge 5 burns.
- the first pyrotechnic cell crushing device D1 includes an initiator (igniter) for controlling the ignition of the pyrotechnic charge 5, and the pyrotechnic charge 5 and the housing holding the initiator form a part of the initiator. You may be doing it.
- the initiator further has, for example, a wire connected to an external power source, and can perform ignition control of the firework charge 5 by receiving an operating power supply from the external power source.
- the first fire cell crusher D1 has the fire charge 5 and the fire charge 5 and the first cylinder chamber 13 formed in the fire charge chamber housing 16 in which at least a part thereof is housed in the cylinder body 1.
- the first piston 12 is housed. Therefore, the fireworks charge chamber housing 16 can also be referred to as a "first cylinder chamber housing" forming the first cylinder chamber 13.
- the pyrotechnic charge 5 is housed in the upper region of the first cylinder chamber 13 and in the lower region thereof. At least a part of the first piston 12 is housed. As shown in FIG.
- the fire charge 5 is defined by a fire charge chamber housing 16 arranged separately from the cylinder body 1 of the pressure chamber 15 before the operation of the first fire cell crushing device D1. It is housed in the first cylinder chamber 13.
- the first cylinder chamber 13 can be specified as a "fireworks charge chamber” that houses the fireworks charge 5.
- the first piston 12 includes a head portion 121 and a rod portion 122 that extends downward from the head portion 121 and is integrated with the head portion 121.
- a rod insertion hole 161 is formed through the bottom of the firework charge chamber housing 16. Then, in a state where the rod portion 122 of the first piston 12 is inserted into the rod insertion hole 161 into the piston 2 (second piston) housed in the pressure chamber 15 (outside the first cylinder chamber 13). The lower end of the rod portion 122 is connected.
- the first piston 12 is configured to be movable along the vertical direction of, for example, the first cylinder chamber 13 with the head portion 121 housed in the firework charge chamber housing 16. Further, the diameter of the head portion 121 in the first piston 12 may be larger than the diameter of the rod insertion hole 161 so that the head portion 121 does not fall out of the first cylinder chamber 13.
- the region sandwiched between the bottom of the cylinder body 1 and the piston 2 (second piston) is also referred to as a "second cylinder chamber".
- the second cylinder chamber in the pressure chamber 15 forms a low pressure space 7 (see FIG. 1) in the first aspect before pressurization (before operation) of the first fire cell crusher D1 and pressurizes.
- the high pressure space 8 is formed (see FIG. 2).
- the combustion charge 5 burns to generate combustion gas, and as a result, the first cylinder chamber The pressure in 13 rises.
- the head portion 121 of the first piston 12 is pressed under the pressure generated by the combustion of the fire engine charge 5, and the first piston 12 moves downward with respect to the first cylinder chamber 13. ..
- the piston 2 (second piston) connected to the rod portion 122 of the first piston 12 also moves downward (bottom side of the cylinder body 1) in conjunction with it.
- the volume of the second cylinder chamber in the pressure chamber 15 becomes smaller, and the second cylinder chamber changes from the low pressure low pressure space 7 to the high pressure high pressure space 8.
- the fluid sample 3 housed in the second cylinder chamber (here, the high pressure space 8) in the pressure chamber 15 is pressurized, and the cells contained in the fluid sample 3 (for example, the outer shell (cell membrane) of the cells) are pressurized. , Cell wall, etc.) can be crushed.
- "low pressure space 7 / high pressure space 8" together refers to the same space in the pressure chamber 15, that is, fire.
- the industrial cell crushing device D1 Before the operation of the industrial cell crushing device D1 (before pressurization), it is formed as a low-pressure low-pressure space 7, and after the operation of the device (after pressurization), the low-pressure space 7 changes to a high-pressure high-pressure space 8.
- the fluid sample 3 housed in the pressure chamber 15 (high pressure space 8) pressurized by the piston 2 (second piston) as described above is connected to the release (release) channel 9 communicating with the high pressure space 8. It is pushed in and discharged to the outside of the device through the release channel 9.
- the fluid sample 3 that has passed through the release channel 9 is collected in a collection container (not shown) under atmospheric pressure, for example. Since the precision orifice 4 has a very small diameter, a shear stress is generated when the fluid sample 3 passes through the precision orifice 4, and the shear stress is applied to the fluid sample 3.
- the cells can be suitably crushed by applying the shear stress generated when passing through the precision orifice 4 to the cells contained in the fluid sample 3.
- the fluid sample 3 that has passed through the precision orifice 4 is rapidly depressurized by being exposed to atmospheric pressure.
- the expansion pressure can promote the crushing of the cells contained in the fluid sample 3.
- the cells contained in the fluid sample 3 are crushed, and intracellular substances such as DNA, RNA, protein or organelles are separated from the cells. By doing so, various cell analysis, cell diagnosis and the like can be performed.
- the first pyrotechnic cell crusher D1 it can be obtained by igniting and burning a pyrotechnic charge 5 instead of a hydraulic type as a pressure source for pressurizing the fluid sample 3.
- a pyrotechnic charge 5 instead of a hydraulic type as a pressure source for pressurizing the fluid sample 3.
- the pistons first piston 12 and second piston
- the combustion gas generated by the ignition of the explosive charge 5 explosive
- the high pressure space 8 is instantly created in the pressure chamber 15. It can be formed to rapidly pressurize the fluid sample 3 and release it to the outside through the precision orifice 4. This makes it possible to realize efficient cell disruption in a short time.
- the fluid sample 3 can be pressurized in a short time as described above, so that the cells contained in the fluid sample 3 have a high temperature for a long time. It is possible to suppress exposure to. As a result, damage to the cells contained in the fluid sample 3 can be suitably suppressed.
- the pyrotechnic charge 5 (explosive) is used as the pressure source for pressurizing the fluid sample 3
- efficient cell crushing is realized with a small amount of pressure source. be able to.
- the pyrotechnic cell crusher can be made compact.
- the explosive charge 5 (explosive) used as a pressure source for pressurizing the fluid sample 3 can be said to be a material suitable for precise control of the generated pressure (output). Therefore, even if the size of the fluid sample 3 housed in the pressure chamber 15 is on the order of microliters, the pressure control when pressurizing the cells contained in the fluid sample 3 can be performed with high accuracy.
- the fluid sample 3 can be made into an extremely small size, it is possible to collect cells having low invasiveness, especially when cells are collected from humans or animals. ..
- the sample size can be reduced, the risk of polluting the environment can be reduced, and more advanced automation becomes possible.
- the small sample size works well for disposable point-of-care devices (POCs) where size and unit price are important, so it is possible to provide a pyrotechnic cell disruptor suitable for point-of-care.
- POCs point-of-care devices
- FIG. 3 shows a schematic cross-sectional view of the first aspect of the second pyrotechnic cell crusher before pressurization
- FIG. 4 shows a second aspect of the second pyrotechnic cell crusher after pressurization.
- a schematic cross-sectional view relating to the above is shown.
- the embodiments shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 are essentially variants of the embodiments shown in FIGS. 1 and 2. Similar elements are indicated by the same reference number.
- the embodiment according to FIGS. 3 and 4 does not include a piston, but instead includes a deformable diaphragm 14 that divides the low pressure space 7 and the corresponding high pressure space 8 into two parts. As a result, the pressure chamber 15, as shown in FIG.
- a deformable diaphragm 14 configured to deform under the pressure generated by the fire charge 5 upon ignition and combustion of the fire charge 5. At least partially defined by.
- the diaphragm 14 reduces the volume of the pressure chamber during deformation and, as a result, pressurizes the pressure chamber during deformation.
- the fireworks charge chamber housing 16 includes a predetermined break portion (break point) 17 at the lower end of the pressure release channel 18 of the fireworks charge.
- the fluid sample 3 can be inserted into the apparatus shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 by splitting the housing into two parts at the diaphragm position, removing the diaphragm, and assembling the housing to hold the diaphragm in place.
- the advantage of the embodiments shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 is that the diaphragm 14 airtightly seals the fluid sample 3 from the fire charge 5, so that the by-product of the fire charge 5 after ignition mixes with the fluid sample 3. Is to suppress.
- the diaphragm is preferably made of metal, but may be other materials such as PE, PP, or other plastically deformable or other polymers.
- Another option is a composite structure such as a coated cloth or polymer coated glass that holds the glass together with a polymer coating even if the glass breaks.
- the bellows-like structure can be useful as a diaphragm.
- a further option is to use a mesh screen that helps capture the particles and protect the sample from debris, but does not act as a pressure bulkhead, which is essentially shown in FIGS. 3 and 5. It is a combination of embodiments.
- the second pyrotechnic cell crusher D2 (see FIGS. 3 and 4) according to the second embodiment is a separate pyrotechnic device separated from the pressure chamber 15 formed inside the cylinder body 1.
- the pyrotechnic charge 5 is housed in the medicine chamber 11.
- the fire charge chamber 11 is formed inside the fire charge chamber housing 16, and as shown in FIG. 3, a pressure release channel 18 is provided at the bottom of the fire charge chamber housing 16.
- the pressure release channel 18 is a channel 18 for releasing the pressure generated in the fire charge chamber housing 16 at the time of ignition and combustion of the fire charge 5 to the pressure chamber 15 in which the diaphragm 14 is arranged.
- the pressure chamber 15 is partitioned into two spaces by the diaphragm 14.
- the space on the fireworks charge chamber housing 16 side is called the "first internal space S1", and the space on the bottom side of the cylinder body 1 on which the fluid sample 3 is placed is called “first internal space S1". It is called “second internal space S2".
- the first internal space S1 of the pressure chamber 15 does not include the internal space of the firework charge chamber housing 16.
- the fluid sample 3 is housed in the second internal space S2 of the pressure chamber 15.
- the release channel 9 having the precision orifice 4 is connected to the second internal space S2 of the pressure chamber 15, and the second internal space S2 can communicate with the external space via the release channel 9 having the precision orifice 4. It has become.
- the pressure release channel 18 of the fire charge chamber housing 16 is the first of the pressure chamber 15. It does not communicate with the internal space S1 and is blocked by a break portion 17 formed at the bottom of the firework charge chamber housing 16 facing the first internal space S1 (pressure chamber 15).
- the pressure release channel 18 may be formed as, for example, a recess formed at the bottom of the firework charge chamber housing 16, and the fractured portion 17 may be formed by a portion thinned by the formation of the pressure release channel 18. It may be formed.
- the broken portion 17 in the firework charge chamber housing 16 is formed as a fragile portion that is more fragile than other portions.
- the break portion 17 in the firework charge chamber housing 16 is arranged so as to face the first internal space S1.
- the pressure of the fire charge chamber 11 is increased by the combustion gas generated by the fire charge 5, and the broken portion 17 is formed. Burst.
- the fireworks charge chamber 11 and the first internal space S1 of the pressure chamber 15 communicate with each other via the pressure release channel 18, and the combustion gas of the fireworks charge 5 is introduced into the first internal space S1.
- the diaphragm 14 is deformed from the first internal space S1 side toward the second internal space S2 side, and the volume of the first internal space S1 is increased as compared with the state shown in FIG. Then, the volume of the second internal space S2 is reduced.
- the pressure in the second internal space S2 in which the fluid sample 3 is housed increases, and the pressure changes from the low pressure space 7 to the high pressure space 8.
- the volume of the first internal space S1 is larger than that shown in FIG. 3, the combustion gas of the fire engine charge 5 flows in through the pressure release channel 18, so that the second fire cell crusher D2
- the first internal space S1 also changes from the low pressure space 7 to the high pressure space 8 with the operation.
- the cap 6 is detachably provided with respect to the upper end opening of the cylinder body 1, and the fire engine charge 5 is housed inside the cap 6.
- the fireworks charge chamber housing 16 can be fixed.
- the fluid sample 3 housed in the second internal space S2 of the pressure chamber 15 is pressurized. As a result, the cells contained in the fluid sample 3 can be crushed. Further, as described above, since the release (release) channel 9 including the precision orifice 4 is connected to the second internal space S2 of the pressure chamber 15, the pressurized fluid sample 3 is connected to the release (release) channel 9. Be pushed in. Then, the shear stress generated when the fluid sample 3 passes through the precision orifice 4 is applied to the fluid sample 3, so that the cells contained in the fluid sample 3 are crushed.
- the fluid sample 3 thus subjected to the cell disruption treatment can be collected in a collection container as in the first embodiment.
- the second pyrotechnic cell crushing device D2 in the present embodiment the same effect as that of the first pyrotechnic cell crushing device D1 can be obtained.
- the diaphragm 14 is formed of a metal material, for example, aluminum, cast iron, stainless steel, or the like may be used as the material.
- FIG. 5 shows a schematic cross-sectional view of the first aspect of the third pyrotechnic cell crusher before pressurization
- FIG. 6 shows a second aspect of the third pyrotechnic cell crusher after pressurization.
- a schematic cross-sectional view relating to the above is shown.
- This third embodiment is very similar to the second embodiment, except that the diaphragm 14 is completely omitted. Therefore, the separate fire charge chamber housing 16 is opened directly into the pressure chamber during ignition and combustion of the fire charge. This embodiment simplifies the loading of the sample into the device and minimizes sealing and moving parts, but exposes the sample to by-products of the fire engine after ignition.
- the intracellular molecule does not chemically interact with the by-products or compromises proper detection / diagnosis. In some cases it can be tolerated.
- chemical interactions with the by-products of the fireworks charge can be used advantageously if the by-products allow / enhance cell lysis. Certain chemicals and detergents are used alone to lyse cells.
- the heat generated by the fireworks charge can also be advantageous in enabling / enhancing cell lysis.
- the device can also take advantage of mechanical failure by adding hard beads or other projectiles / stirrers to the reaction chamber. Similar to the embodiments of FIGS. 1 to 4, in this third embodiment, similar reference numbers are used for similar elements as compared to the first and second embodiments.
- the inside of the pressure chamber 15 is not partitioned by a diaphragm or the like.
- the pressure chamber 15 is formed as a low pressure space 7 before the operation (before pressurization) of the third pyrotechnic cell crushing device D3. Further, after the operation of the third pyrotechnic cell crushing device D3 (after pressurization), the internal pressure of the pressure chamber 15 increases, so that the low pressure space 7 changes to the high pressure space 8. Further, as is clear from FIG.
- the thermal charge chamber housing 16 is provided with a pressure release channel 18 and a break portion 17.
- the pressure release channel 18 does not communicate with the internal space (low pressure space 7) of the pressure chamber 15 before the operation (before pressurization) of the third pyrotechnic cell crushing device D3. Then, the fire charge 5 is ignited with the operation of the device, and the fragile break portion 17 bursts under the pressure of the combustion gas generated by the combustion of the fire charge 5.
- the fireworks charge chamber housing 16 (fireworks charge chamber 11) opens directly into the pressure chamber 15 (low pressure space 7), and the pressure in the fireworks charge chamber housing 16 is released (released).
- the pressure chamber 15 in which the fluid sample 3 is housed changes from the low pressure space 7 to the high pressure space 8, and the fluid sample 3 is pressurized, so that the cells contained in the fluid sample 3 are crushed.
- the fluid sample 3 is pushed into the release channel 9 and receives shear stress as it passes through the precision orifice 4, which promotes cell disruption.
- the fluid sample 3 that has passed through the release (release) channel 9 is rapidly expanded when released under atmospheric pressure to further promote cell disruption, and then is housed in, for example, a collection container.
- the third pyrotechnic cell crushing device D3 in the present embodiment can also obtain the same effects as the first and second pyrotechnic cell crushing devices D1 and D2.
- FIG. 7 shows a schematic cross-sectional view of the first aspect of the fourth pyrotechnic cell crusher before pressurization
- FIG. 8 shows a second aspect of the fourth pyrotechnic cell crusher after pressurization.
- the schematic cross-sectional view concerning.
- the embodiments shown in FIGS. 7-8 do not have a precision orifice 4, but are airtight to form a low pressure space 7 prior to ignition of the fire charge. Includes the stopped pressure chamber 15, while the exact same space forms the high pressure space 8 after ignition of the igneous charge, the latter aspect of which is shown in FIG.
- the sample size can be comparable to FIGS.
- the fluid sample 3 is provided in a separate sample container 19.
- the container includes a pressure release section 21 including a pressure release valve 20.
- the container 19 has sufficient flexibility so that it can be crushed under pressure to pressurize the fluid sample 3.
- the container may be formed as a sample pouch (see, eg, FIG. 9).
- the container 19 may not be crushed by the support of the fluid sample 3, but the container is sufficient to pressurize the sample. It should still be flexible.
- the vessel 19 can also accommodate a different material, such as a water-absorbing polymer, which provides the integrity of the vessel when exposed to the pressure shock waves resulting from the combustion of the igneous charge 5. Helps protect.
- the container can be configured to explode under pressure from the fire charge.
- one or more samples (pouches) can be processed simultaneously in the same chamber.
- the pressure release valve 20 is opened.
- the release of the pressure release valve 20 also typically occurs rapidly, causing a rapid pressure drop over time, facilitating cell membrane rupture due to cell swelling.
- the heat generated by the thermal charge 5 can help make the cell membrane vulnerable to rupture and therefore help cell crushing.
- Various other physical and chemical conditions resulting from the burning of the igneous charge 5 can contribute to cell destruction.
- the composition of the charge (gunpowder) itself, depending on the combination of the initiator and the gas generator, can be applied to regulate the rate of gas and heat generation.
- Waste heat can be used for other purposes within the Point of Care (POC) detection system (amplification and detection).
- the waste gas pressure can be used to move the sample from one location (stage) to another (stage) or can be stored for use in a POC device.
- POC Point of Care
- container 19 helps the operator to comply with various regulatory standards for clinical trials as it is protected from exposure to the sample.
- the container may rupture under pressure or remain intact.
- the fluid sample 3 can be removed from the apparatus by opening the cap 6 or, if the container 19 is configured to burst, by releasing it via a pressure release valve 20.
- Such release of the disrupted cell sample can be achieved by turning (rotating) the device and using some residual pressure to release the sample.
- a spring is provided or the housing is configured to elastically deform and bounce to generate a pressure wave that resonates at a specific frequency and amplitude, and the degree (range) of cytolysis before releasing (releasing) the pressure. ) Can be increased.
- the entire sample preparation and assay can be performed in a single chamber in the instrument, i.e. a hydrostatic process.
- This device has a simple structure and can reduce the number of parts. This not only reduces development and manufacturing costs, but also reduces the risk of mechanical failure and contamination. It can also reduce the amount of sample required and / or improve the assay signal by preventing sample waste.
- the fourth fire cell crusher D4 (see FIGS. 7 and 8) configured as described above contains the fire charge 5 configured to be ignited and burned upon ignition, and the fluid sample 3.
- the pressure chamber 15 (low pressure space 7 / high pressure space 8) configured to be pressurized during ignition and combustion of the fire charge 5 and the pressure chamber 15 is pressurized by ignition and combustion of the fire charge 5.
- a pressure release unit 21 (pressure release valve 20) that releases pressure from the pressure chamber 15 after the pressure is released is provided. Further, as is clear from FIG. 7, regarding the structure of the firework charge chamber housing 16 for accommodating the firework charge 5 before the operation (before pressurization) of the fourth fire cell crushing device D4, the second and second Similar to the fire cell crushing devices D2 and D3 of No.
- the fire charge chamber housing 16 is provided with a pressure release channel 18 and a break portion 17, and is configured to burst when the fire charge 5 is ignited and burned. It is housed in a separate fire charge chamber 11 formed in the fire charge chamber housing 16 and separated from the pressure chamber 15. Then, in the fourth fire cell crushing device D4, as in the third fire cell crushing device D3, the broken portion 17 is formed by the pressure of the combustion gas generated by the ignition of the fire charge 5 during operation. Upon bursting, the fireworks charge chamber housing 16 (fireworks charge chamber 11) opens directly into the pressure chamber 15 (low pressure space 7).
- the combustion gas of the fire charge 5 flows out from the inside of the fire charge chamber housing 16 into the pressure chamber 15 in which the container 19 for holding (accommodating) the fluid sample 3 is arranged, and the inside of the pressure chamber 15 is filled. It changes from the low pressure space 7 to the high pressure space 8. As a result, the fluid sample 3 contained in the container 19 is pressurized, and the cells contained in the fluid sample 3 can be crushed.
- the container 19 is formed of a pouch that is flexible and can be filled (accommodated) with the fluid sample 3, and the pouch is used to ignite the pyrotechnic charge. And it is configured so that it does not explode when exposed to burning pressure.
- the fluid sample 3 filled in the container 19 can be suitably pressurized and the cells can be crushed without destroying the container 19 when the fourth pyrotechnic cell crushing device D4 is operated.
- the pressure release unit 21 has a pressure release valve 20, and the pressure release valve 20 is, for example, the pyrotechnic charge 5 when the fourth pyrotechnic cell crusher D4 is operated.
- the valve body may be a valve body that is automatically opened when the elapsed time after ignition has elapsed by a predetermined time.
- the pressure release valve 20 of the pressure release unit 21 is at a time when the pressure of the pressure chamber 15 (high pressure space 8) in which the container 19 is housed rises to a predetermined pressure, for example, when the fourth fire cell crushing device D4 is operated. It may be a valve body that is automatically opened by.
- the set value of the pressure at which the pressure release valve 20 is automatically released is not particularly limited, but may be set so as to be released when exposed to a pressure of at least 20,000 psi.
- the set value of the pressure at which the pressure release valve 20 is automatically released can be appropriately set according to, for example, the amount of the fluid sample 3 contained in the container 19, the type of cells contained in the fluid sample 3, and the like.
- the pressure release valve 20 may be a valve body that can be manually released.
- the pressure release unit 21 may have a rupture disc that ruptures when exposed to a predetermined pressure. The rupture disc may be configured to rupture when exposed to pressures of, for example, at least 20,000 psi.
- the pressure release valve 20 when the pressure release valve 20 is opened from the state where the fluid sample 3 housed in the pressure chamber 15 (high pressure space 8) is pressurized under high pressure, a sudden pressure drop occurs in the high pressure space 8. .. As a result, the cells contained in the fluid sample 3 expand rapidly, and for example, a large shear stress acts on the cells to promote cell disruption.
- the material of the container 19 for filling (accommodating) the fluid sample 3 is not particularly limited, but a flexible pouch having flexibility may be used. Alternatively, the container 19 may be made of a hard material such as resin or glass. In this case, when the pressure chamber 15 changes from the low pressure space 7 to the high pressure space 8 due to the combustion gas of the thermal charge 5, the container 19 is crushed or broken so that the fluid sample 3 inside is pressurized. It may be.
- FIG. 9 shows an exploded view of the fifth pyrotechnic cell crusher
- FIG. 10 shows a schematic cross-sectional view of the fifth pyrotechnic cell crusher.
- the pressure release portion 21 is formed as a rupture disc assembly 22 including a rupture disc 23 as shown in FIG.
- the rupture disc releases pressure quickly in a controlled (controlled) manner and within the time frame required to rupture the rupture disc 23.
- This rupture disc is designed to allow such a time frame required to achieve cell destruction.
- the sample pouch 24 is provided in the sample cage 25.
- the cage 25 is not always necessary, but it helps to handle the sample pouch 24 carefully and also helps to insert the sample pouch into the pressure chamber 15. The cage also prevents the sample pouch from accidentally blocking the pressure release vent after the explosive charge explodes.
- FIGS. 11 and 12 in which the sample is placed outside the direct path between the gas produced by the explosive charge and the vent (exhaust port).
- Assembly of the device can be accomplished by screwing the pressure chamber 15 containing the sample pouch 24 inserted into the cage 25 together with the gasket 26 and the cap 6 by a high strength bolt 27 or other clamping method. ..
- the fire charge is provided in the initiator 28 coaxially inserted in the pressure chamber 15. Ignition of the fire charge can be achieved by connecting the initiator 28 to a power source in the initiator 28 that supplies a voltage sufficient to ignite the fire charge via its wire 29.
- the fifth pyrotechnic cell crushing device D5 in the fifth embodiment more specifically realizes the concept of the fourth pyrotechnic cell crushing device D4 described with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8.
- similar reference numbers are used for similar elements as compared to the fourth embodiment.
- the pressure chamber 15 has a pressure vessel 150, and a hollow portion is provided so as to penetrate the pressure vessel 150 along the vertical direction of the pressure vessel 150.
- An initiator 28 is attached to a portion where the hollow portion opens to the bottom of the pressure vessel 150 so as to airtightly close the opening.
- the firework charge chamber housing 16 of the initiator 28 is arranged so as to face the inside of the pressure vessel 150.
- Reference numeral 153 shown in FIG. 9 is a cap fastening portion in the pressure vessel 150.
- the cap fastening portion 153 is located on the upper side of the pressure vessel 150, and the cap 6 can be detachably attached.
- the cap fastening portion 152, the gasket 26, and the cap 6 are formed with screw holes for inserting the high-strength bolts 27.
- the cap 6 can be integrally fastened to the cap fastening portion 153 of the pressure vessel 150.
- the cap 6 can be detached from the pressure vessel 150 by removing the high-strength bolt 27.
- an airtight pressure chamber 15 is formed inside the pressure vessel 150.
- the pressure chamber 15 in the present embodiment includes a sample container accommodating portion 151 extending along the vertical direction (axial direction) of the pressure vessel 150 and coaxially connected, and a pressure channel 30.
- the sample container accommodating portion 151 is open to the upper surface of the pressure vessel 150, and the lower end of the sample container accommodating portion 151 is connected to the upper end of the pressure channel 30.
- the pressure channel 30 and the sample container accommodating portion 151 are, for example, hollow portions having a cylindrical shape, and the diameter (cross-sectional area) of the sample container accommodating portion 151 is one size larger than the diameter (cross-sectional area) of the pressure channel 30.
- the sample container mounting portion 152 is formed by a step extending in the radial direction provided between the accommodating portion 151 and the connecting portion (boundary portion) of the pressure channel 30.
- a single sample pouch 24 or a sample pouch 24 with a cage 25 attached can be placed on the sample container mounting portion 152.
- the cage 25 is, for example, a cage-shaped member capable of holding a flexible sample pouch 24. Even when the cage 25 is attached to the sample pouch 24, a part of the sample pouch 24 is maintained in an exposed state.
- an example in which the fluid sample is housed in the flexible sample pouch 24 is described, but another container filled with the fluid sample is placed on the sample container mounting portion 152 to place the sample. It may be accommodated in the container accommodating portion 151.
- a fire charge chamber 11 for accommodating the fire charge 5 is formed inside the fire charge chamber housing 16 in the initiator 28, a fire charge chamber 11 for accommodating the fire charge 5 is formed.
- the igneous charge chamber housing 16 is located in the pressure channel 30.
- the fire charge chamber housing 16 may be formed of, for example, a cup member that can be burst by energy during ignition and combustion of the fire charge 5.
- the cup member may be formed of a thin metal member such as aluminum.
- the pressure channel 30 functions as a ventilation path for supplying the combustion gas of the fire engine charge 5 to the sample container accommodating portion 151 when the initiator 28 is operated.
- the pressure chamber 15 is formed as a low-pressure low-pressure space 7.
- the sample container accommodating portion 151 is opened on the upper surface of the pressure vessel 150, and the sample container accommodating portion 151 is covered by the cap 6 by attaching the cap 6 to the pressure vessel 150. It is configured as follows. Further, as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the cap 6 is provided with a pressure release portion 21.
- the pressure release section 21 includes a rupture disk assembly 22 and a pressure release vent 61.
- the pressure release air passage 61 is an air passage formed so as to penetrate the cap 6 in the axial direction.
- the rupture disc assembly 22 has a pressure release air passage 22A connected to the pressure release air passage 61, a rupture disc 23 arranged so as to block (block) the middle of the pressure release air passage 22A, and the like.
- the pressure release vent 22A extends vertically through the rupture disc assembly 22.
- the pressure release vent passages 61 and 22A communicate the sample container accommodating portion 151 with the external space when the rupture disk 23 bursts after the pressure chamber 15 is pressurized by the ignition and combustion of the fire engine charge 5.
- the pressure in the pressure chamber 15 is released to the outside.
- the rupture disc 23 is configured so that the rupture disc 23 bursts when the pressure on the primary side, that is, the pressure in the pressure chamber 15 rises to a predetermined pressure.
- the pressure at which the rupture disk 23 bursts can be appropriately set according to, for example, the amount of the fluid sample 3 filled in the sample pouch 24, the type of cells contained in the fluid sample 3, and the like. Further, as shown in FIG.
- the pressure channel 30, the sample vessel accommodating portion 151, and the pressure release vent passages 61 and 22A are arranged coaxially. More specifically, with the cap 6 attached to the pressure vessel 150, the pressure channel 30, the sample vessel accommodating portion 151, and the pressure release vent passages 61 and 22A are aligned with each other through the central axis of the pressure vessel 150. It is arranged coaxially.
- the fire charge chamber 11 is generated by the combustion gas generated by the combustion of the fire charge 5.
- the firework charge chamber housing 16 (for example, a cup member) is cleaved by an increase in the internal pressure of the.
- the combustion gas of the fire charge 5 is introduced from the fire charge chamber 11 to the pressure channel 30 in the pressure chamber 15.
- the combustion gas of the fire charge 5 is introduced into the sample container storage section 151 of the pressure chamber 15 coaxially connected to the pressure channel 30, and as a result, the sample container storage section 151 in which the sample pouch 24 is housed
- the pressure increases sharply.
- the sample container accommodating portion 151 changes from the low-pressure space 7 to the high-pressure high-pressure space 8.
- a part of the sample pouch 24 is exposed even when the cage 25 is attached to the sample pouch 24.
- the sample pouch 24 can be exposed to the high pressure in the sample container housing portion 151 that has changed to the high pressure space 8.
- the fluid sample 3 filled in the sample pouch 24 is rapidly pressurized, and the cells contained in the fluid sample 3 can be crushed.
- the rupture disk 23 bursts when the pressure of the sample container accommodating portion 151 rises to a predetermined pressure, the sample container accommodating portion 151 is rapidly depressurized.
- the pressure release air passage 22A of the pressure release unit 21 is blocked by the rupture disk 23 (rupture plate), but it may be replaced with the pressure release valve 20 described in the fourth embodiment. That is, the pressure release valve 20 may be automatically opened when the elapsed time from the ignition of the firework charge 5 has elapsed for a predetermined time, or the pressure is released when the pressure in the pressure chamber 15 rises to a predetermined pressure. The valve 20 may be automatically opened.
- the pressure channel 30 and the sample container accommodating portion 151 are arranged coaxially, when the initiator 28 is operated to burn the fire charge 5, the pressure is increased. The combustion gas can be smoothly introduced into the sample container housing portion 151 via the channel 30, and the cells contained in the fluid sample 3 filled in the sample pouch 24 can be rapidly crushed. Further, in the fifth fire cell crushing device D5, the pressure channel 30, the sample container accommodating portion 151, and the pressure release vent passages 61 and 22A are arranged coaxially with the cap 6 attached to the pressure vessel 150.
- the combustion gas is smoothly discharged from the pressure chamber 15 (sample container housing portion 151, pressure channel 30) to the outside through the pressure release vent passages 61 and 22A. be able to.
- the depressurization in the pressure chamber 15 can be performed in a shorter time.
- the cells contained in the fluid sample 3 of the sample pouch 24 expand more rapidly, and cell disruption can be further promoted.
- FIG. 11 shows a perspective view of the pyrotechnic cell disruptor according to the sixth embodiment
- FIG. 12 shows a schematic cross-sectional view of the sixth pyrotechnic cell disruptor.
- This sixth embodiment is very similar to the fifth embodiment.
- the initiator 28 is arranged laterally, and the initiator 28 is connected to the low pressure space / high pressure space 7 and 8 via the pressure channel 30 in the radial direction of the pressure chamber 15.
- the advantage of the lateral approach according to FIGS. 11 and 12 over the coaxial approach according to FIGS. 9 and 10 is that the sample pouch 24 in the sample cage 25 is directly directed to the gas flow from the initiator 28 after ignition of the igneous charge. Not to be exposed.
- the pressure channel 30 can intersect the low pressure space / high pressure space 7 and 8 arranged at intervals beyond one axial end in the combination of the sample pouch 24 and the sample cage 25.
- the other axial end of the combination of the sample pouch 24 and the sample cage 25 can be placed on the bottom of the pressure chamber 15.
- the pressure generated by the igneous charge also causes the sample pouch 24 and sample cage 25 combination. Push down toward the bottom of the pressure chamber 15. This keeps the combination of the sample pouch 24 and the sample cage 25 firmly in place and avoids unwanted movement of the combination of the sample pouch 24 and the sample cage 25.
- the sixth pyrotechnic cell crushing device D6 is a modified example of the fifth pyrotechnic cell crushing device D5.
- similar reference numbers are used for similar elements as compared to the fifth embodiment.
- the pressure vessel 150 has a bottomed cylinder shape, and the pressure chamber 15 is formed inside the pressure vessel 150.
- the pressure chamber 15 extends in the first direction and is connected to the pressurizing space portion 155 and the pressurizing space portion 155 by branching from the middle of the pressurizing space portion 155 in a second direction different from the first direction. Includes channel 30.
- the pressure space portion 155 extends along the vertical direction (axial direction, first direction) of the pressure vessel 150, and the pressure channel 30 extends in the lateral direction (diameter) of the pressure vessel 150.
- the pressure channel 30 extends in the direction) and branches in the orthogonal direction from the pressure space portion 155.
- the pressure chamber 15 is formed as a low pressure space 7 before the operation of the sixth pyrotechnic cell crushing device D6, and is formed as a high pressure space 8 after the operation.
- the sixth pyrotechnic cell crushing device D6 is provided with the same pressure release unit 21 as the fifth pyrotechnic cell crushing device D5 on the cap 6.
- the pressure release section 21 includes a rupture disk assembly 22 and a pressure release vent 61.
- the pressure space portion 155 has a proximal end and a distal end with respect to the pressure release portion 21, and the distal end 155B is located at the bottom 157 of the pressure vessel 150.
- the proximal end of the pressure space portion 155 is open to the upper surface of the pressure vessel 150, and the pressure vessel 150 is attached with the cap 6 so that the pressure space portion 155 is covered by the cap 6. ing.
- the proximal end of the pressurized space portion 155 is configured to be connected to the pressure release vent passage 61.
- the pressurized space 155 and the pressure release vent 61 are coaxially arranged through the central axis of the pressure vessel 150.
- the pressurized space portion 155 includes a sample container accommodating portion 156 for accommodating the sample pouch 24 between the connecting portion 155C with the pressure channel 30 and the distal end.
- the pouch holding portion 156 refers to a region below the connecting portion P1 in the pressurized space portion 155.
- the sample pouch 24 equipped with the cage 25 can be placed on the bottom 157 of the pressure vessel 150.
- a single sample pouch 24 may be placed on the bottom 157 of the pressure vessel 150.
- the height of the sample container accommodating portion 156 is equal to or larger than the height of the sample pouch 24, and the sample pouch 24 protrudes toward the connecting portion P1 in a state where the sample pouch 24 is accommodating in the sample container accommodating portion 156. It is designed not to be done.
- the sample pouch 24 can be accommodated in the sample container accommodating portion 156 so that the upper end of the sample pouch 24 is located below the connection portion P1 with the pressure channel 30 in the pressurized space portion 155.
- the initiator 28 is attached to the side surface of the pressure vessel 150, and the initiator 28 laterally faces the inside of the pressure channel 30 so that the fire charge chamber housing 16 of the initiator 28 faces the inside of the pressure channel 30. Have been placed. That is, the fire engine charge 5 of the initiator 28 is arranged in the pressure channel 30.
- the following further effects can be obtained as compared with the same effects as those described in the fifth pyrotechnic cell crushing apparatus D5. That is, according to the sixth fire cell crushing device D6 according to the present embodiment, the combustion gas generated by the ignition and combustion of the fire charge 5 during the operation of the initiator 28 is applied via the pressure channel 30. By being supplied to the pressure space portion 155, the pressure space portion 155 changes from the low pressure low pressure space 7 to the high pressure high pressure space 8. At that time, the pressure due to the combustion gas flowing from the connecting portion P1 to the lower sample container accommodating portion 156 pushes the sample pouch 24 equipped with the sample cage 25 toward the bottom of the pressure vessel 150, and is in a pressurized state.
- the sample pouch 24 can be stably held in the sample container accommodating portion 156. Further, since the upper end of the sample pouch 24 is located below the connecting portion P1 in the pressurized space portion 155, it is possible to prevent the sample pouch 24 from being directly exposed to the combustion gas flow from the fire engineer charge 5.
- the pressure chamber 15 communicates with the external space, so that the pressure of the pressure chamber 15 is released (released) to the outside through the pressure release vent passages 61 and 22A. To. At that time, most of the gas released from the pressure chamber 15 to the outside through the pressure release vent passages 61 and 22A does not pass through the sample container accommodating portion 156, so that the sample pouch 24 is stabilized when the pressure of the pressure chamber 15 is released. Can be left on the bottom of the pressure vessel 150.
- ⁇ 7th Embodiment> 13 to 15 show a pyrotechnic cell crushing apparatus including a sample chip according to a seventh embodiment.
- the clamp 31 holds the fluid sample 3 in the first recess 33 formed in the substrate 34, and forms the expansion chamber 36 in the second recess 35 formed in the substrate 34. It is provided on the upper part (top) and the lower part (bottom) of the chip 32.
- the igneous charge chamber housing 16 can be formed integrally with one of the clamps 31 or can be provided separately.
- the pressure release channel 18 may be centered on the top of the fluid sample 3 when the tip is in the clamp position between the clamps 31.
- the pressure chamber 15 is sealed to the surroundings (environment) by a clamp and / or a firework charge chamber housing 16 or a combination thereof.
- the precision orifice 4 connects the pressure chamber 15 and the expansion chamber 36 to each other.
- Such a precision orifice 4 can be created, for example, by a groove in the substrate 34 that is clamped to form a closed channel between the pressure chamber 15 and the expansion chamber 36.
- a thin film can be glued to the tip 34 to seal the precision orifice 4, expansion chamber 36, and pressure chamber 15.
- the film may be provided with small holes or fragile parts for pressurization by the fire charge. It is also possible to employ other styles of orifices, such as orifices provided so as to completely penetrate the substrate 34.
- FIG. 14 shows the state before ignition
- FIG. 15 shows the mode after the fluid sample 3 is moved from the pressure chamber 15 into the expansion chamber 36 after ignition. It is shown that the fluid sample 3, shown in black in FIG. 14, is dispersed in FIG. 15 on an expansion chamber 36 that collects material from the crushed intracellular.
- the pressure formed by the substrate 34 and the first recess 33 formed in the substrate 34 is provided.
- a chip 32 pyrotechnic cell destruction chip
- the first recess 33 (pressure chamber 15) and the second recess 35 (expansion chamber 36) are formed so as to open on the upper surface side of the substrate 34, and the precision orifice 4 (first).
- the first recess 33 (pressure chamber 15) and the second recess 35 (expansion chamber 36) are connected by (channel).
- the precision orifice 4 may be formed by an opening groove that opens on the upper surface of the substrate 34. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 13, the upper surface of the substrate 34 is covered with the thin top layer film 46. For example, the top layer film 46 may be adhered to the upper surface of the substrate 34, and the top layer film 46 seals the opening groove for forming the first recess 33, the second recess 35, and the precision orifice 4. Therefore, the pressure chamber 15, the expansion chamber 36, and the precision orifice 4 can be sealed to the outside.
- various polymer films can be used, and for example, polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE), or other thermoplastic resin may be composited or laminated. It may be formed, and if necessary, a film imparted with heat shrinkage, hydrophilicity, and hydrophobicity can be used.
- PP polypropylene
- PE polyethylene
- thermoplastic resin may be composited or laminated. It may be formed, and if necessary, a film imparted with heat shrinkage, hydrophilicity, and hydrophobicity can be used.
- the seventh pyrotechnic cell crusher D7 is further clamped by a pair of clamps 31 arranged at the upper part (top) and the lower part (bottom) of the chip 32 (pyrotechnic cell destruction chip).
- the pair of clamps 31 are, for example, high-strength clamps having rigidity, and can be detachably attached to the chip 32.
- the seventh fire cell crushing device D7 further includes a fire charge chamber housing 16 forming the fire charge chamber 11, a fire charge 5 housed in the fire charge chamber 11, and the like, and FIG. 13 As shown in the above, the firework charge chamber housing 16 is arranged above the first recess 33 (pressure chamber 15) in the chip 32 (base 34).
- the igneous charge chamber housing 16 may be formed integrally with the clamp 31 that clamps the upper side of the tip 32, or may be provided separately.
- a pressure release channel 18 and a break portion 17 are formed at the bottom of the firework charge chamber housing 16.
- the pressure release channel 18 is formed as a recess that opens to the outside of the firework charge chamber housing 16, and the pressure release channel 18 is positioned at the center of the first recess 33 (pressure chamber 15) in the chip 32 (board 34). Has been done. Further, the firework charge chamber housing 16 is arranged so that the pressure release channel 18 is in close contact with the top layer film 46.
- FIG. 14 shows a cross-sectional view and a plan view of the seventh fire cell crusher D7 in a state where the clamp is removed in the first aspect before pressurization (before ignition of the fire charge 5), and FIG. 15 shows a plan view.
- the cross-sectional view and the plan view of the state after pressurizing (after the ignition of the fire engine charge 5) and the state where the clamp is removed in the second aspect are shown.
- 14 and 15 show a cross-sectional view in the upper row and a plan view in the lower row, respectively. Further, in the plan view shown in the lower part of FIGS. 14 and 15, the upper surface of the substrate 34 is shown through the top layer film 46.
- the fluid sample 3 is housed in the pressure chamber 15 of the chip 32.
- the fluid sample 3 housed in the pressure chamber 15 is painted black.
- the seventh pyrotechnic cell crushing device D7 is activated, the pyrotechnic charge 5 is ignited, and the pyrotechnic charge 5 burns to generate combustion gas.
- the pressure in the fire charge chamber 11 rises and the broken portion 17 of the fire charge chamber housing 16 bursts (opens), so that the pressure release channel 18 of the fire charge chamber housing 16 becomes the fire charge chamber. Communicate with 11.
- the pressure in the firework charge chamber 11 breaks the portion of the top layer film 46 facing the pressure release channel 18, and the combustion gas flows into the pressure chamber 15 in the chip 32.
- the pressure chamber 15 in the chip 32 is rapidly pressurized, and the cells contained in the fluid sample 3 housed in the pressure chamber 15 are crushed.
- a small hole or a fragile portion may be provided in advance at a portion of the top layer film 46 facing the pressure release channel 18. This facilitates the introduction of the combustion gas of the processing charge 5 into the pressure chamber 15 when the seventh pyrotechnic cell crushing device D7 is operated.
- the fluid sample 3 is pushed into the precision orifice 4, and the fluid sample 3 moved to the expansion chamber 36 through the precision orifice 4. It is held (collected) in the expansion chamber 36.
- the fluid sample 3 passes through the precision orifice 4, a large shear stress acts on the cells contained in the fluid sample 3, which promotes cell crushing.
- the expansion chamber 36 has a larger volume than the pressure chamber 15, and the fluid sample 3 is depressurized when the fluid sample 3 flows from the pressure chamber 15 into the expansion chamber 36 through the precision orifice 4.
- the tip 32 in the present embodiment may be formed with a vent 48 that communicates the expansion chamber 36 with the outside.
- the vent 48 can be formed, for example, by a groove that opens on the upper surface of the substrate 34 and an opening of the top layer film 46 that is formed at a position that overlaps the groove.
- the vent 48 can be ventilated to the outside through the opening of the top layer film 46 and the gap between the top layer film 46 and the clamp 31, and can introduce atmospheric pressure into the expansion chamber 36.
- a reagent may be added to the fluid sample 3 collected in the expansion chamber 36, and a chemical reaction may be carried out in the expansion chamber 36.
- the reagent added to the fluid sample 3 is a reagent contained in the fluid sample 3 for causing a chemical reaction in the cells after crushing, for example, polymerase chain reaction PCR, loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP), or any other isothermal. It may be a reagent for achieving the reaction related to amplification.
- the chip 32 in the present embodiment further includes a detection chamber formed on the substrate 34 in the form of a third recess, and the expansion chamber 36 and the detection chamber may be connected by a channel.
- the fluid sample 3 after the reaction treatment may be discharged from the expansion chamber 36 to the detection chamber via the channel. Further, a plurality of types of reagents may be added to the fluid sample 3 in the expansion chamber 36.
- ⁇ 8th Embodiment> 16-18 are very similar to 13-15, but show an eighth embodiment that allows downstream treatment of disrupted cells on the chip. Similar elements are indicated by the same reference numbers as those used in FIGS. 13-15.
- This eighth embodiment can be applied, for example, as a point of care (POC) device.
- the first recess 33 in the substrate has a more elongated shape in this embodiment, while the expansion chamber 36 has an elliptical shape, as shown in FIG.
- the expansion chamber is followed by a downstream reaction chamber 37 containing, for example, a reagent 38 for achieving a polymerase chain reaction (PCR).
- an optional vent 39 may be provided and may be configured to release the pressure only partially so that the remaining pressure is maintained.
- the vent 39 facilitates filling of the chamber 37. It may be a hydrophobic vent, so that once the chamber is filled, the vent that is in a hydrostatic lock (hydrolock) state will no longer act like a vent and will have residual pressure behind the liquid. Be maintained. Finally, a valve 40 may be provided that opens after the PCR reaction is complete, allowing the processed sample to be moved into the detection chamber 41.
- the eighth pyrotechnic cell crushing device D8 (see FIGS. 16 to 18) according to the eighth embodiment is a modification of the seventh pyrotechnic cell crushing device D7 described with reference to FIGS. 13 to 15.
- FIG. 16 shows a schematic cross-sectional view of the eighth fire cell crushing apparatus D8, and FIG. 17 is a cross-sectional view of the state without the clamp in the first aspect before pressurization (before ignition of the fire charge 5). And a plan view are shown, and FIG. 18 shows a cross-sectional view and a plan view of a state after pressurization (after ignition of the fire engine charge 5) in a state where the clamp is removed in the second aspect.
- FIGS. 17 and 18 show a cross-sectional view in the upper row and a plan view in the lower row, respectively. Further, in the plan view shown in the lower part of FIGS. 17 and 18, the upper surface of the substrate 34 is shown through the top layer film 46.
- similar reference numbers are used for similar elements as compared to the embodiments described above.
- the tip 32 in the eighth pyrotechnic cell crusher D8 has a third recess on the upper surface side of the substrate 34. It further has a reaction chamber 37 formed in the form of a recess in the above, and a detection chamber 41 formed in the form of a fourth recess on the upper surface side of the substrate 34.
- the reaction chamber 37 is connected to the expansion chamber 36 through a second channel 61. Further, the detection chamber 41 is connected to the reaction chamber 37 through a third channel 62. As shown in FIG.
- the downstream reaction chamber 37 is arranged in the rear stage (downstream side) of the expansion chamber 36, and the detection chamber 41 is arranged in the rear stage (downstream side) of the reaction chamber 37.
- the second channel 61 and the third channel 62 may be formed by, for example, a groove opening on the upper surface of the substrate 34. Further, on the upper surface of the substrate 34 of the chip 32, a top layer film that seals the pressure chamber 15, the expansion chamber 36, the precision orifice 4, the reaction chamber 37, the detection chamber 41, the second channel 61, and the third channel 62. 46 is glued. Further, in the example shown in FIG.
- a vent 39 communicating with the third channel 62 and a valve 40 arranged at a position after the vent 39 in the third channel 62 are provided.
- the vent 39 can be formed, for example, by a recess opened on the upper surface of the substrate 34 and an opening of the top layer film 46 formed at a position overlapping the recess.
- the vent 39 can be ventilated to the outside through the opening of the top layer film 46 and the gap between the top layer film 46 and the clamp 31, and waits for the expansion chamber 36, the reaction chamber 37, etc. (outside). ) Can introduce atmospheric pressure to these. Further, when the valve 40 is open, atmospheric pressure is introduced into the detection chamber 41 through the vent 39.
- the fluid sample 3 in which the cells are crushed by the ignition and combustion of the fire charge 5 is collected in the expansion chamber 36, and then the reaction chamber 37 in the subsequent stage is collected. , Can be sequentially moved to the detection chamber 41.
- the reaction chamber 37 in the present embodiment contains a reagent 38 contained in the fluid sample 3 for causing a chemical reaction in the cells after crushing.
- reagent 38 is a reagent for achieving polymerase chain reaction PCR.
- the valve 40 can be opened to transfer the fluid sample 3 containing the cells after reacting with the reagent 38 through the third channel 62 to the detection chamber 41.
- the reagent 38 housed in the downstream reaction chamber 37 is not limited to the reagent for achieving the polymerase chain reaction (PCR), for example, loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) or any other isothermal. It may be a reagent for carrying out the reaction related to amplification. Further, the reaction chamber 37 may contain a plurality of types of reagents.
- FIG. 19 shows an exploded view of the ninth embodiment in the pyrotechnic cell crushing apparatus based on the concept shown in FIGS. 13 to 15.
- FIG. 19 shows more structural details.
- the clamp 31 is formed as an upper housing 42, accommodating an initiator 28 at one end, and at the other end includes a threaded barb connector 43 and a pressure release portion 21 including, for example, an ID tube 44 having a diameter of 3/16 inches.
- the chip assembly 45 includes a chip 32, a top layer film 46, and a bottom layer film 47. The top layer film 46 and the bottom layer film 47 sandwich (seal) a chip 32 containing a sample provided in the first recess 33. In addition, the chip assembly may be provided with vents 48.
- the tip assembly 45 When the tip assembly 45 is attached, the tip assembly 45 is sandwiched between the silicone gasket 49, the upper housing 42, the lower housing 50, and the gasket 49.
- the chip assembly 45 is integrated by positioning the pins in holes provided in diagonally opposed corners of the upper housing 42 and the lower housing 50.
- FIG. 20 shows a schematic cross-sectional view of the ninth embodiment, showing a pressure release channel 18 and a ventilation channel 51 that releases pressure after the combustion charge is burned.
- the sample is pushed down through the downward channel 52 and travels along a precision orifice 4 formed in the form of a groove channel within the tip 32 sealed by a gasket 49. Then, it moves into the expansion chamber 36 through the upward channel 54.
- precision orifices that are not formed in the channel of the tip can be used. Such precision orifices can be made of other suitable materials such as sapphire, ruby, glass or polymers and can be glued or pressed into the recesses of the tip.
- FIG. 22 shows a second aspect after combustion of the fire charge, the fluid sample 3 is located at the bottom of the expansion chamber 36.
- the sample currently being processed comprises disrupted cells containing the cell contents released for further treatment with reagents and final detection.
- the ninth pyrotechnic cell crusher D9 (see FIGS. 19 to 22) according to the ninth embodiment specifies the seventh pyrotechnic cell crusher D7 with a more specific structure. Is. In this embodiment, similar reference numbers are used for similar elements as compared to the embodiments described above.
- the ninth pyrotechnic cell crusher D9 includes a chip 32 including a substrate, an uppermost layer film 46 covering the upper surface of the chip 32, and a lower surface of the chip 32. It comprises a chip assembly 45 that includes a bottom layer film 47 to cover.
- 21 and 22 are schematic cross-sectional views of the chip assembly 45 in the ninth pyrotechnic cell crusher D9, FIG. 21 shows the first aspect before combustion of the pyrotechnic charge, and FIG. 22 shows the fire. A second aspect after combustion of the pyrotechnic is shown.
- the pressure chamber 15 is formed by the first recess 33 on the upper surface of the substrate, and the expansion chamber 36 is formed by the second recess 35, as in the seventh embodiment. Further, as shown in FIG. 19, the tip 32 is provided with a vent 48 communicating with the expansion chamber 36.
- the first channel 63 includes a precision orifice 4, a downward channel 52, a lateral channel 53, an upward channel 54, and the like.
- the upper end of the precision orifice 4 is connected to the bottom of the first recess 33 and is connected to the lower end of the precision orifice 4 so that the pressure chamber 15 and the precision orifice 4 communicate with each other.
- the channel 52 extends to the bottom surface of the chip 32.
- the upper end of the upward channel 54 of the first channel 63 is connected to the bottom of the second recess 35 forming the expansion chamber 36, extends downward from the bottom of the second recess 35, and the lower end thereof is a tip. It is provided so as to reach the lower surface of 32.
- the downward channel 52 and the upward channel 54 of the first channel 63 may be formed, for example, by holes extending from the lower surface side of the substrate 34 toward the upper surface side.
- One end of the lateral channel 53 is connected to the lower end of the downward channel 52, and the other end is connected to the lower end of the upward channel 54.
- the lateral channel 53 may be formed by, for example, a groove channel that opens on the lower surface of the chip 32.
- the first recess 33 pressure chamber 15
- the second recess 35 expansion chamber 36
- a pair of rigid clamps 31 are formed as a housing form. That is, the pair of clamps 31 includes an upper housing 42 as an upper clamp and a lower housing 50 as a lower clamp.
- the upper housing 42 (upper clamp) and the lower housing 50 (lower clamp) are formed as a housing having a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape.
- the shapes of the upper housing 42 and the lower housing 50 are not particularly limited.
- on the upper surface side of the lower housing 50 (lower clamp) there is a tip recess 50A capable of accommodating the tip assembly 45 including the tip 32.
- the lower surface of the upper housing 42 (upper clamp) forms a substantially flat clamp surface 42A facing the loading region of the chip 32.
- holes for fitting the connecting pins 64 are provided in the diagonally opposed corners of the upper housing 42 and the lower housing 50, respectively.
- the initiator 28 is attached to one side surface of the upper housing 42 (upper clamp), and the threaded barb connector 43 of the pressure release portion 21 is attached to the opposite side surface.
- the initiator 28 has a fire charge chamber housing 16 forming the fire charge chamber 11, a fire charge 5 housed in the fire charge chamber 11, a wire 29, and the like.
- the firework charge chamber housing 16 is housed inside the upper housing 42, and the wire 29 is fixed to the upper housing 42 so as to be exposed to the outside. Further, one end of the pressure release channel 18 is connected to the firework charge chamber housing 16 of the initiator 28.
- the pressure release channel 18 is formed, for example, by a metal conduit, and the other end is joined from the inside to the clamp surface 42A of the upper housing 42. Further, the opening on the other end side of the pressure release channel 18 communicates with the outside of the upper housing 42 through the gas outlet 42B, which is an opening formed in the clamp surface 42A.
- the pressure release channel 18 communicates with, for example, the fire charge chamber 11 of the initiator 28 in advance, or is cleaved by the combustion energy of the fire charge 5, so that the gas flow of the clamp surface 42A in the upper housing 42 when the initiator 28 is operated.
- the combustion gas of the fire engine charge 5 is discharged from the outlet 42B.
- the open end of the pressure release channel 18 and the gas outlet 42B of the clamp surface 42A may be positioned at the center of the first recess 33 (pressure chamber 15) in the tip 32.
- the ID tube 44 and the ventilation channel 51 are connected to the threaded barb connector 43 of the pressure release portion 21.
- the ID tube 44 is a hollow tube and is arranged outside the upper housing 42.
- the ventilation channel 51 is formed by, for example, a metal conduit.
- One end of the ventilation channel 51 is connected to the threaded barb connector 43, and the other end is joined to the clamp surface 42A of the upper housing 42 from the inside.
- the opening on the other end side of the ventilation channel 51 communicates with the outside of the upper housing 42 through the ventilation port 42C which is an opening formed in the clamp surface 42A.
- the inside of the threaded barb connector 43 is hollow, and a ventilation path is formed inside the ventilation channel 51, the threaded barb connector 43, and the ID tube 44.
- the chip assembly 45 is housed in the chip recess 50A of the lower housing 50. At that time, as shown in FIG. 19, the chip assembly 45 is housed in the chip recess 50A in a state of being sandwiched between the pair of gaskets 49. After the tip assembly 45 sandwiched between the pair of gaskets 49 is housed in the tip recess 50A, the upper housing 42 and the lower housing 50 are integrally fixed by using a connecting pin 64 to form a ninth.
- the pyrotechnic cell crusher D9 can be assembled.
- the connecting structure of the upper housing 42 and the lower housing 50 is not particularly limited.
- the fire charge 5 is ignited and burned, and the combustion gas is formed on the clamp surface 42A in the upper housing 42 through the fire charge chamber 11 and the pressure release channel 18. It is discharged from the gas outlet 42B.
- the uppermost film 46 of the chip assembly 45 and the gasket 49 arranged on the upper surface side of the chip assembly 45 have openings for ventilating the combustion gas discharged from the gas outlet 42B into the pressure chamber 15 of the chip 32. The part is formed. As a result, the combustion gas from the pressure release channel 18 flows into the pressure chamber 15, so that the pressure chamber 15 is rapidly pressurized, and the cells contained in the fluid sample 3 housed in the pressure chamber 15 are crushed. ..
- the fluid sample 3 pressurized in the pressure chamber 15 is sequentially transferred to the expansion chamber 36 through the precision orifice 4, the downward channel 52, the lateral channel 53, and the upward channel 54 of the first channel 63.
- the fluid sample 3 flows through the precision orifice 4
- the cells contained in the fluid sample 3 are subjected to a large shear stress, so that the cells are crushed.
- the uppermost film 46 of the chip assembly 45 and the gasket 49 arranged on the upper surface side of the chip assembly 45 are formed with openings at positions overlapping with the vents 48, and are formed on the clamp surface 42A of the upper housing 42.
- the vent 42C is also arranged at a position where it overlaps with the vent 48.
- the expansion chamber 36 of the chip assembly 45 is ventilated through the vent 48 and the pressure release portion 21 (vent channel 51, screwed barb connector 43, ID tube 44), and atmospheric pressure is introduced. Therefore, the fluid sample 3 transferred from the pressure chamber 15 to the expansion chamber 36 through the first channel 63 is depressurized in the expansion chamber 36. As a result, the cells contained in the fluid sample 3 rapidly expand, and the crushing of the cells can be further promoted. As described above, the fluid sample 3 after the cells have been crushed is collected in the expansion chamber 36 of the chip assembly 45 (chip 32).
- the upper housing 42 and the lower housing 50 in this embodiment are removable.
- the upper housing 42 and the lower housing 50 are separated by removing the connecting pin 64 or the like, and are housed in the chip recess 50A of the lower housing 50.
- the chip assembly 45 (chip 32) is exposed.
- the fluid sample 3 after the cell crushing treatment can be recovered from the expansion chamber 36 by removing the top layer film 46 covering the upper surface of the chip 32, for example.
- a reagent may be added to the fluid sample 3 collected in the expansion chamber 36, and various reaction treatments may be performed.
- Embodiment> 23-26 show embodiments very similar to FIGS. 19-22.
- the chip is replaced by a laser-cut plastic or glass chip having a precision orifice 4 made in the chip shape. Therefore, the chip is essentially an integrated portion of the lower housing 50.
- This embodiment does not include the specified ventilation, but the ventilation is provided through the gap between the upper housing 42 and the lower housing 50.
- FIG. 23 shows a cross-sectional view of the tenth pyrotechnic cell crushing apparatus D10 according to the tenth embodiment.
- the tenth pyrotechnic cell crushing device D10 is a modified example of the ninth pyrotechnic cell crushing device D9.
- similar reference numbers are used for similar elements as compared to the embodiments described above.
- the chip 32 is formed in a chip shape by processing the upper surface of the lower housing 50 by a laser cutting technique or the like, and the chip 32 is integrated into the lower housing 50. It has been realized.
- FIG. 24 is a plan view of a chip forming region in which the chip 32 is formed on the upper surface of the lower housing 50.
- the chip forming region in the lower housing 50 can be formed of, for example, a polymer material (plastic or the like), glass, or the like.
- 25 and 26 are schematic cross-sectional views of the chip 32 (chip forming region in the lower housing 50) in the tenth pyrotechnic cell crusher D10, and FIG. 25 shows the first before combustion of the pyrotechnic.
- FIG. 26 shows a second aspect of the pyrotechnic after combustion.
- the chip 32 formed by being integrated with the chip forming region of the lower housing 50 has a pressure chamber 15 formed by the first recess 33 and capable of accommodating the fluid sample 3 before the cell crushing treatment, and a second recess 35.
- the expansion chamber 36 formed by is provided, and the pressure chamber 15 and the expansion chamber 36 are connected via a first channel 63 including a precision orifice 4. Similar to the seventh embodiment, the expansion chamber 36 in the chip 32 has a sufficiently large volume as compared with the pressure chamber 15, and when the fluid sample 3 enters the expansion chamber 36 from the pressure chamber 15, the fluid sample 3 is depressurized. The cells contained in the fluid sample 3 are rapidly expanded.
- the upper housing 42 in the tenth pyrotechnic cell crushing apparatus D10 is provided with the initiator 28 and the pressure release channel 18 as in the ninth embodiment, but is not provided with the pressure release portion 21. Further, as in the ninth embodiment, the upper housing 42 and the lower housing 50 are provided with holes for fitting the connecting pins, respectively, and the upper housing 42 and the lower housing 50 can be mounted using the pins. It can be integrally connected, and the upper housing 42 and the lower housing 50 can be separated from each other after the device is activated. Further, the upper surface of the chip 32 integrated with the lower housing 50 may be covered with the uppermost layer film 46.
- a small hole or a fragile portion for ventilating the combustion gas discharged from the gas outlet 42B of the clamp surface 42A of the upper housing 42 to the pressure chamber 15 may be formed in the uppermost layer film 46.
- a gasket 49 may be interposed between the upper surface of the chip 32 integrated in the lower housing 50 and the clamp surface 42A in the upper housing 42.
- the gasket An opening may be formed in 49 to supply the combustion gas discharged from the gas outlet 42B of the clamp surface 42A to the pressure chamber 15.
- the operation of the tenth pyrotechnic cell crushing device D10 configured as described above is basically the same as that of the ninth pyrotechnic cell crushing device D9 according to the ninth embodiment. That is, when the initiator 28 is activated, the fire engine charge 5 is ignited and burned, the combustion gas is supplied to the pressure chamber 15 of the chip 32 through the pressure release channel 18, and the fluid sample 3 housed in the pressure chamber 15 is suddenly released. The pressure causes the cells contained in the fluid sample 3 to be crushed. Then, the fluid sample 3 pressurized in the pressure chamber 15 is transferred to the expansion chamber 36 through the first channel 63 including the precision orifice 4.
- the tip 32 may be provided with a vent 48 communicating with the expansion chamber 36, and atmospheric pressure may be introduced into the expansion chamber 36 via the vent 48.
- FIGS. 13 to 15 show a schematic cross-sectional view of the pyrotechnic cell crushing apparatus including the sample chip according to the eleventh embodiment, and FIG. 28 schematically shows the chip in the first aspect before pressurization, FIG. 29. Schematically show the tip in the second aspect after pressurization.
- This embodiment is similar to the embodiment shown in FIGS. 13 to 15, but does not include the precision orifice 4. Therefore, this embodiment is based on the same concept of hydrostatic shock pressure wave as the embodiment described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6. Elements similar to those described in FIGS. 13-15 are indicated by the same reference numbers.
- the eleventh embodiment according to FIGS. 27 to 29 is essentially a chip form of the concept of the third embodiment according to FIGS. 5 and 6. Although only one recess 33 for holding the fluid sample 3 is shown, it is also possible to mount a chip with a plurality of recesses 33 for a plurality of different samples on one single chip. A plurality of fire charge 5s may be applied onto a plurality of sample chips at the same time, or a single fire charge housing can be moved between a plurality of samples, and the fire charge housing can be moved between the samples. May be reloaded.
- the eleventh pyrotechnic cell crusher D11 shown in FIGS. 27 to 29 is a chip 32 (pyrotechnic cell destruction chip) having a pressure chamber 15 formed by a substrate 34 and a first recess 33 formed in the substrate 34. ) Is provided. Further, the eleventh igneous cell crushing device D11 is arranged on the upper part (top) and the lower part (bottom) of the chip 32 (fire cell destruction chip), respectively, to clamp the chip 32, a pair of clamps 31, and a fire. It includes a firework charge chamber housing 16 forming the work charge chamber 11, a fire work charge 5 housed in the fire charge chamber 11, and the like.
- FIG. 28 schematically shows a cross-sectional view and a plan view of the eleventh pyrotechnic cell crushing apparatus D11 before operation (before pressurization).
- the clamp 31 is not shown, and a cross-sectional view is shown in the upper row and a plan view is shown in the lower row.
- FIG. 29 schematically shows a cross-sectional view and a plan view of the eleventh pyrotechnic cell crushing apparatus D11 after operation (after pressurization).
- the clamp 31 is not shown, and a cross-sectional view is shown in the upper row and a plan view is shown in the lower row.
- the upper surface of the substrate 34 is shown through the top layer film 46.
- the eleventh pyrotechnic cell crushing device D11 configured as described above is activated, the pyrotechnic charge 5 is ignited, and the pyrotechnic charge 5 burns to generate combustion gas.
- the pressure in the fire charge chamber 11 rises, the broken portion 17 of the fire charge chamber housing 16 bursts, and the pressure release channel 18 communicates with the fire charge chamber 11.
- the pressure in the firework charge chamber 11 is released, the portion of the top layer film 46 facing the pressure release channel 18 is broken, and the combustion gas flows into the pressure chamber 15 in the chip 32.
- small holes may be formed in advance in the portion of the top layer film 46 facing the pressure release channel 18, and the combustion gas may be supplied to the pressure chamber 15 through the small holes.
- the pressure chamber 15 supplied with the combustion gas of the igneer charge 5 is rapidly pressurized, and as a result, the cells contained in the fluid sample 3 housed in the pressure chamber 15 can be crushed.
- the eleventh pyrotechnic cell crushing device D11 may include the precision orifice 4 and the pressure release unit 21 described in the above-described embodiment.
- Appendix 1 A fire engineer that is ignited and configured to burn on ignition, A pressure chamber configured to contain a fluid sample containing cells and to be pressurized during ignition and combustion of the pyrotechnic.
- Appendix 2 A pressure chamber outlet for connecting the pressure chamber to the external space is further provided.
- the pressure chamber outlet has an orifice that applies shear stress to the fluid sample as it flows.
- the pyrotechnic cell crushing apparatus according to Appendix 1.
- Appendix 3 The pyrotechnic cell disruptor according to Appendix 2, wherein the orifice is formed in a separate portion that is adhered to or press-fitted into the pressure chamber outlet.
- Appendix 4 The pyrotechnic cell crushing apparatus according to any one of Appendix 1 to 3, wherein the pyrotechnic charge is housed in a separate pyrotechnic charge chamber separated from the pressure chamber.
- Appendix 5 The fire cell crushing apparatus according to Appendix 4, wherein the fire charge chamber is formed in a fire charge chamber housing having a break portion that bursts when the fire charge is ignited and burned.
- Appendix 6) The pyrotechnic cell crushing apparatus according to Appendix 5, wherein the fractured portion is formed by a fragile portion of the pyrotechnic charge chamber housing facing the pressure chamber, which is fragile as compared with other portions.
- Appendix 7 The pyrotechnic cell crushing apparatus according to Appendix 6, wherein the fragile portion has a member thickness of the pyrotechnic charge chamber housing thinner than that of other portions.
- Appendix 8 The pyrotechnic cell crushing apparatus according to any one of Appendix 5 to 7, wherein the pyrotechnic charge chamber opens directly to the pressure chamber when the fractured portion is broken.
- Appendix 9 A first cylinder chamber for accommodating the fire charge, and A first piston that is at least partially housed in the first cylinder chamber and is movable relative to the first cylinder chamber under the pressure generated by the ignition and combustion of the fire charge.
- a second piston provided in the pressure chamber and connected to the first piston, Further prepare During ignition and combustion of the fire charge, the fluid sample contained in the pressure chamber is pressurized by interlocking the second piston with the first piston.
- the pyrotechnic cell crushing apparatus according to any one of Appendix 1 to 3.
- Appendix 10 The pyrotechnic cell crushing apparatus according to Appendix 9, wherein the first cylinder chamber is formed in a first cylinder chamber housing in which at least a part thereof is housed in the pressure chamber.
- a diaphragm that divides the pressure chamber into a first internal space into which the combustion gas of the fire charge is introduced at the time of ignition and combustion of the fire charge and a second internal space in which the fluid sample is housed.
- the diaphragm is deformed by introducing the combustion gas into the first internal space at the time of ignition and combustion of the thermal charge, and the volume of the second internal space is reduced so that the diaphragm is accommodated in the second internal space.
- the fluid sample is pressurized.
- the pyrotechnic cell crushing apparatus according to any one of Appendix 1 to 8.
- a pressure chamber outlet for connecting the second internal space to the external space is further provided.
- the pressure chamber outlet has an orifice that applies shear stress to the fluid sample as it flows.
- a pressure release section is further provided to release the pressure from the pressure chamber after the pressure chamber is pressurized by the ignition and combustion of the fire charge.
- the pyrotechnic cell crushing apparatus according to any one of Appendix 1 to 12.
- Appendix 14 The pyrotechnic cell crushing apparatus according to Appendix 13, wherein the pressure release portion has a valve body.
- Appendix 15 The pyrotechnic cell crushing apparatus according to Appendix 14, wherein the valve body is a pressure release valve that is opened under a predetermined pressure.
- Appendix 16 The pyrotechnic cell crushing apparatus according to Appendix 13, wherein the pressure release unit has a rupture disc that ruptures under a predetermined pressure.
- Appendix 17 The pyrotechnic cell crushing apparatus according to any one of Appendix 13 to 16, wherein a sample container filled with the fluid sample is housed in the pressure chamber.
- Appendix 18 The pyrotechnic cell crushing apparatus according to Appendix 17, wherein the sample container is a flexible pouch.
- Appendix 19 17 or 18, wherein the pressure chamber comprises a pressure channel on which the pyrotechnic charge is located and a sample container accommodating portion coaxially connected to the pressure channel and accommodating the sample container. Fireworks cell crusher.
- Appendix 20 The pyrotechnic cell crushing apparatus according to Appendix 19, wherein a sample container mounting portion for mounting the sample container is formed at a connection portion with the pressure channel in the sample container housing portion.
- the cross-sectional area of the sample container accommodating portion is larger than the cross-sectional area of the pressure channel, and the sample container mounting portion is formed by a step formed between the sample container accommodating portion and the pressure channel.
- the fire cell crusher according to. (Appendix 22) A pressure vessel in which the pressure chamber is formed inside and the sample container accommodating portion opens on the upper surface. A cap on which the pressure release portion is installed and which can be attached to the pressure vessel so as to cover the upper surface of the pressure vessel.
- the pressure release unit has a pressure release air passage that communicates the sample container accommodating unit and the external space after the pressure chamber is pressurized by the ignition and combustion of the fire engine charge.
- the pyrotechnic cell crushing apparatus according to any one of Appendix 19 to 21.
- (Appendix 23) 22 The fire cell crushing apparatus according to Appendix 22, wherein the pressure channel, the sample container accommodating portion, and the pressure release vent are coaxially arranged with the cap attached to the pressure vessel.
- (Appendix 24) The pressure release air passage is blocked by a rupture plate or a valve body, and when the rupture plate ruptures or the valve body is opened, the sample container accommodating portion and the external space communicate with each other.
- the pressure chamber extends in the first direction and has a proximal end and a distal end with respect to the pressure release portion, and a second direction different from the first direction from the middle of the pressure space portion.
- the pressurized space portion has a sample container accommodating portion for accommodating the sample container between the connection portion with the pressure channel and the distal end.
- the pyrotechnic cell crushing apparatus according to Appendix 17 or 18.
- the pyrotechnic cell crushing apparatus according to Appendix 25 wherein the first direction and the second direction are orthogonal to each other.
- Appendix 27 A pressure vessel having a bottomed shape, the pressure chamber being formed inside, and the proximal end of the pressurized space opening on the upper surface.
- the pressure space portion extends along the vertical direction of the pressure vessel, and the distal end is positioned at the bottom of the pressure vessel so that the sample container can be placed on the bottom.
- the pyrotechnic cell crusher according to Appendix 25 or 26.
- the pressure release portion has a pressure release ventilation path that communicates the pressure release portion and the external space after the pressure chamber is pressurized by the ignition and combustion of the firework charge.
- the proximal end of the pressurized space is connected to the pressure release vent.
- the pyrotechnic cell crushing apparatus according to any one of Appendix 25 to 27. (Appendix 29) 28.
- the pyrotechnic cell crushing apparatus according to Appendix 28, wherein the pressurized space and the pressure release vent are coaxially arranged with the cap attached to the pressure vessel.
- Appendix 30 The pressure release air passage is blocked by a rupture plate or a valve body, and when the rupture plate ruptures or the valve body is opened, the sample container accommodating portion and the external space communicate with each other.
- Appendix 31 With a chip with a substrate, The pressure chamber is formed by a first recess provided on the surface of the substrate.
- the pyrotechnic cell crushing apparatus according to Appendix 1.
- Appendix 32 A film covering the surface of the substrate is provided.
- the pyrotechnic cell crushing apparatus according to Appendix 31, wherein the pressure chamber is sealed by covering the first recess with the film.
- Appendix 33 Further provided with a fire charge chamber housing for accommodating the fire charge.
- the fire charge chamber housing is located above the pressure chamber, The pyrotechnic cell crushing apparatus according to Appendix 31.
- Appendix 34 The fire charge chamber housing has a break that bursts upon ignition and combustion of the fire charge. The break is arranged to face the pressure chamber, The pyrotechnic cell crushing apparatus according to Appendix 33.
- (Appendix 35) An expansion chamber formed by a second recess provided on the surface of the substrate, and A first channel provided on the substrate and connecting the pressure chamber and the expansion chamber, Further prepare The first channel has an orifice that applies shear stress to the fluid sample when it is circulated.
- the pyrotechnic cell crushing apparatus according to any one of Appendix 31 to 34.
- the expansion chamber has a larger volume than the pressure chamber, and the fluid sample is depressurized as the fluid sample flows from the pressure chamber into the expansion chamber through the orifice.
- (Appendix 37) The pyrotechnic cell disruptor according to Appendix 35 or 36, wherein the expansion chamber is open to the outside.
- (Appendix 38) A reaction chamber formed by a third recess provided on the surface of the substrate and containing a reagent for reacting cells contained in the fluid sample, and a reaction chamber. A second channel provided on the substrate and connecting the expansion chamber and the reaction chamber, 35.
- the pyrotechnic cell crushing apparatus according to any one of Appendix 35 to 37.
- the pyrotechnic cell disruptor according to Appendix 38, wherein the reaction chamber is open to the outside.
- (Appendix 40) A detection chamber formed by a fourth recess provided on the surface of the substrate, and A third channel provided on the substrate and connecting the reaction chamber and the detection chamber, 38 or 39, further comprising a pyrotechnic cell disruptor.
- Appendix 41 The pyrotechnic cell crushing apparatus according to any one of Appendix 31 to 40, further comprising a pair of clamps for clamping the tip.
- Appendix 42 41.
- the appendix 41, wherein the pair of clamps includes an upper clamp having a substantially flat clamp surface facing the loading area of the tip and a lower clamp having a tip recess configured to accommodate the tip.
- Appendix 43 The pyrotechnic cell crushing apparatus according to Appendix 42, wherein the upper clamp and the lower clamp each have a housing form.
- Appendix 44 A fluid sample containing cells is housed in a pressure chamber configured to be pressurized by a fire engineer.
- Appendix 47 The fire cell crushing method according to Appendix 46, wherein the external space is an expansion chamber that receives the fluid sample that has passed through the orifice, and expands the fluid sample when the fluid sample is received in the expansion chamber.
- Appendix 48 The pyrotechnic cell disruption method according to Appendix 47, further comprising adding a reagent to the fluid sample in the expansion chamber and reacting the fluid sample with the reagent.
- Appendix 49 The method of crushing a fire cell according to Appendix 47, further comprising moving the fluid sample from the expansion chamber into a reaction chamber containing a reagent, and reacting the fluid sample with the reagent in the reaction chamber. ..
- Appendix 50 The method for disrupting a fire cell according to Appendix 49, further comprising reacting the fluid sample with the reagent in the reaction chamber and then discharging the fluid sample from the reaction chamber into the detection chamber.
- Appendix 51 The pyrotechnic cell disruption method according to any one of Supplementary note 48 to 50, wherein the reaction with the reagent is a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) or a loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP).
- Appendix 52 The pyrotechnic cell disruption method according to any one of Supplementary note 44 to 51, wherein the pyrotechnic cell disruption method does not include lysing the cells contained in the fluid sample using a chemical substance.
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Description
オリフィスは、例えば、オリフィス直径を有し、且つ、オリフィス直径よりも複数倍長い流路長を有するチャネルとして形成された精密オリフィスであっても良い。オリフィスの直径は、流体試料の流通を許容し、且つ、流通時に流体試料に十分な剪断応力を作用させることのできる寸法に設定することができる。オリフィスの直径は、流体試料に含まれる細胞の大きさ、数、種類等に応じて異なる寸法に設定できるが、例えば、1μm以上500μm以下であっても良い。また、例えば、10μm、20μm、30μm、40μm、50μm、60μm、70μm、80μm、90μm、100μm、200μm、300μm、400μmの何れかを、オリフィスの直径の上限値または下限値として採用しても良い。
図1は、第1の火工細胞破砕装置の加圧前における第1の態様に係る概略断面図を示す。この第1の火工細胞破砕装置は、精密オリフィス4を通して流体試料3を押し込み、大気圧に試料を放出解放(放出)するピストン2を有するシリンダ本体1を含む。精密オリフィス4は、解放(放出)チャネル9のような圧力チャンバ出口に接着又は圧入される別個の部分10の内部に形成されている。圧力源は油圧式ではなく、火工装薬(火薬)5を点火することによって生じている。火工細胞破砕装置は、例えば、当該装置に流体試料3を充填するため又は火工装薬5を含めるために装置を開閉することを可能にするキャップ6を更に備える。
図3は、第2の火工細胞破砕装置の加圧前における第1の態様に係る概略断面図を示し、図4は、第2の火工細胞破砕装置の加圧後における第2の態様に係る概略断面図を示す。図3および図4に示す実施形態は、本質的に、図1および図2に示す実施形態の変形例である。同様の要素は、同じ参照番号によって示される。図3および図4による実施形態は、ピストンを備えておらず、そのピストンに代えて、低圧空間7およびそれに応じた高圧空間8を2つの部分に分割する変形可能なダイヤフラム14を備えている。その結果、圧力チャンバ15は、図4に示されるように、火工装薬5の点火および燃焼の際に火工装薬5によって生成される圧力下で変形するように構成される変形可能なダイヤフラム14によって少なくとも部分的に規定される。ダイヤフラム14は、変形の際に圧力チャンバの容積を減少させ、その結果、変形時に圧力チャンバを加圧する。
図5は、第3の火工細胞破砕装置の加圧前における第1の態様に係る概略断面図を示し、図6は、第3の火工細胞破砕装置の加圧後における第2の態様に係る概略断面図を示す。この第3実施形態は、ダイヤフラム14を完全に省略することを除いて、第2実施形態と非常に類似している。したがって、別個の火工装薬チャンバハウジング16は、火工装薬の点火および燃焼の際に圧力チャンバ内に直接開口される。この実施形態は、装置内への試料の負荷を単純化し、密封部材および可動部品を最小限に抑えるが、点火後における火工装薬の副生成物に試料を曝露させる。しかしながら、これは、特定の試料および所望の目的の細胞内分子に応じて、細胞内分子が上記副産物と化学的に相互作用しない場合、又は適切な検出/診断が妥協される程度に汚染される場合には許容され得る。また、火工装薬の副生成物との化学的相互作用は、当該副生成物が細胞の溶解を可能にする/増強する場合、有利に使用できる。特定の化学物質と界面活性剤は、細胞を溶解するために単独で使用される。さらに、火工装薬によって生成される熱もまた、細胞の溶解を可能にする/増強する際に有利であり得る。この装置では、反応室に硬質ビーズまたは他の発射体/攪拌機を追加することによって、機械的破壊を利用することもできる。図1~図4の実施形態と同様に、この第3実施形態では、第1および第2実施形態と比較して同様の要素には同様の参照番号が使用される。
図7は、第4の火工細胞破砕装置の加圧前における第1の態様に係る概略断面図を示し、図8は、第4の火工細胞破砕装置の加圧後における第2の態様に係る概略断面図を示す。図1~図6に示される実施形態とは対照的に、図7~図8に示される実施形態は精密オリフィス4を有しないが、火工装薬の点火前に低圧空間7を形成する気密封止された圧力チャンバ15を含み、一方、正確に同じ空間は火工装薬の点火後に高圧空間8を形成し、後者の態様は図8に示されている。試料サイズは図1~図6と同等とすることができ、例えば、1mL、150μL、または10μLである。本実施形態において、流体試料3は、別個の試料容器19内に提供される。さらに、本実施形態において、容器は、圧力解放弁20を備える圧力解放部21を含む。容器19は、圧力下で潰れて流体試料3を加圧することができるように、十分な可撓性を有する。例えば、容器は、試料パウチとして形成されても良い(例えば、図9を参照のこと)。代替として、容器19が気体を含まずに流体試料3によってその全体が充填される場合、流体試料3が支持することで容器が潰れない場合があるが、容器は試料を加圧するために十分な可撓性をなお有するべきである。試料を収容することとは別に、容器19は、異なる材料、例えば吸水性ポリマーを収容することもでき、これは火工装薬5の燃焼から生じる圧力衝撃波に曝されたときに容器の健全性を保護するのに役立つ。反対に、所望であれば、容器は、火工装薬からの圧力下で破裂するように構成することができる。また、1つ又は複数の試料(パウチ)を、同じチャンバ内で同時に処理することができる。
図9は、第5の火工細胞破砕装置の分解図を示し、図10は、第5の火工細胞破砕装置の概略断面図を示す。圧力解放部21は、図10に示すようなラプチャーディスク23を含むラプチャーディスクアセンブリ22として形成される。このラプチャーディスクは管理(制御)された様式で、且つラプチャーディスク23を破裂させるために必要な時間枠内で圧力を迅速に解放する。このラプチャーディスクは、細胞破壊を達成するために必要なそのような時間枠を可能にするように設計されている。また、試料パウチ24は、試料ケージ25内に設けられている。このケージ25は必ずしも必要ではないが、試料パウチ24を慎重に取り扱うのに役立ち、且つ、試料パウチを圧力チャンバ15内に挿入するのに役立つ。ケージはまた、火工装薬が爆発した後に、試料パウチが圧力解放通気路を偶発的に閉塞することを抑制する。仮にこれが起こった場合、試料は潜在的にエアロゾル化され、周囲に吹き飛ばされる可能性がある。これは、図11および図12に示される実施形態によってさらに軽減され、この実施形態においては火工装薬によって生成されたガスと通気口(排出口)との間の直接経路の外に試料を配置する。装置の組み立ては、高強度ボルト27または他のクランプ(締め付け)方法によって、ケージ25内に挿入された試料パウチ24を含む圧力チャンバ15を、ガスケット26、およびキャップ6と一緒にねじ込むことによって達成できる。火工装薬は、圧力チャンバ15内に同軸に挿入されたイニシエータ28内に設けられている。火工装薬の点火は、イニシエータ28内における火工装薬を点火するのに十分な電圧を供給する電源に、イニシエータ28を、そのワイヤ29を介して接続することによって達成できる。
図11は、第6実施形態における火工細胞破砕装置の透視図を示し、図12は、第6の火工細胞破壊装置の概略断面図を示す。この第6の実施形態は、第5の実施形態と非常に類似している。しかしながら、イニシエータ28は横方向に配置され、イニシエータ28は圧力チャンバ15の半径方向において圧力チャネル30を介して低圧空間/高圧空間7,8と接続されている。図9および図10による同軸アプローチと比較して、図11および図12による横方向アプローチの利点は、火工装薬の点火後に、試料ケージ25内の試料パウチ24がイニシエータ28からのガス流に直接曝されないことである。また、圧力チャネル30は、試料パウチ24および試料ケージ25の組み合わせにおける一方の軸方向端部を越えて間隔を置いて配置された低圧空間/高圧空間7,8と交差することができる。一方、試料パウチ24および試料ケージ25の組み合わせにおける他方の軸方向端部は、圧力チャンバ15の底部上に載置することができる。ガス流からの試料パウチ24および試料ケージ25の組み合わせの直接的な曝露(露出)を回避することとは別に、火工装薬によって生成される圧力はまた、試料パウチ24および試料ケージ25の組み合わせを圧力チャンバ15の底部に向かって押し下げる。これにより、試料パウチ24および試料ケージ25の組み合わせが適所にしっかりと保持され、試料パウチ24および試料ケージ25の組み合わせの望ましくない移動が回避される。
図13~図15は、第7実施形態に係る試料チップを含む火工細胞破砕装置を示す。図13に示すように、クランプ31が、基板34に形成された第1の凹部33に流体試料3を保持すると共に、基板34に形成された第2の凹部35に膨張チャンバ36を形成しているチップ32の上部(頂部)および下部(底部)に設けられている。火工装薬チャンバハウジング16は、クランプ31の1つと一体的に形成することができ、または別個に設けることができる。圧力解放チャネル18は、チップがクランプ31の間のクランプ位置にあるときに、流体試料3の上部の中央に配置されていても良い。圧力チャンバ15は、クランプおよび/又は火工装薬チャンバハウジング16、又はこれらの組み合わせによって、周囲(環境)に対して密閉されている。精密オリフィス4は、圧力チャンバ15と膨張チャンバ36とを互いに接続している。このような精密オリフィス4は、例えば、圧力チャンバ15と膨張チャンバ36との間に閉じられたチャネルを形成するようにクランプによって閉じられる基板34の溝によって作り出すことができる。薄いフィルムをチップ34に接着し、精密オリフィス4、膨張チャンバ36、および圧力チャンバ15をシールすることができる。火工装薬による加圧のために、フィルムに小孔または脆弱部が設けられてもよい。また、他の様式のオリフィス、例えば基板34を完全に貫通するように設けられたオリフィスも採用することが可能である。
図16~図18は、図13~図15と非常に類似しているが、チップ上の破砕された細胞の下流処理を可能にする第8実施形態を示している。同様の要素は、図13~図15で使用されるものと同じ参照番号によって示されている。この第8実施形態は、例えば、ポイントオブケア(POC)装置として適用することができる。基板内の第1の凹部33は、図17に示されるように、本実施形態ではより細長い形状を有し、一方、膨張チャンバ36は楕円形状を有する。膨張チャンバの後には、例えばポリメラーゼ連鎖反応(PCR)を達成するための試薬38を含む下流反応チャンバ37が続いている。また、オプションの通気口39を設けても良く、残りの圧力が維持されるように部分的にのみ圧力を解放するように構成することができる。この通気口39は、チャンバ37の充填を容易にする。それは疎水性通気孔であってもよく、その結果、チャンバがいったん満たされると、静水ロック(ハイドロロック)状態にある通気孔は、通気孔のように作用しなくなり、液体の背後の残留圧力が維持される。最終的に、PCR反応が完了した後に開かれるバルブ40を設けても良く、これにより、処理された試料を検出チャンバ41内に移動させることができる。
図19は、図13~図15に示される概念に基づく火工細胞破砕装置における第9実施形態の分解図を示す。図19は、より構造的な詳細を示している。クランプ31は上部ハウジング42として形成され、一端にイニシエータ28を収容し、その他端に、ねじ付きバーブコネクタ43と、例えば直径3/16インチのIDチューブ44を含む圧力解放部21を備えている。チップアセンブリ45は、チップ32と、最上層フィルム46と、最下層フィルム47とを含む。最上層フィルム46および最下層フィルム47は、第1の凹部33に設けられた試料を含むチップ32を挟み、これを密閉(シール)している。さらに、チップアセンブリには通気口48を設けることができる。
図23~図26は、図19~図22と非常に類似した実施形態を示す。本実施形態において、チップは、チップ形状に作成された精密オリフィス4を有するレーザーカットされたプラスチック又はガラスのチップによって置換される。したがって、チップは、本質的には下部ハウジング50の一体化された部分である。本実施形態は、指定された通気を含まないが、上部ハウジング42と下部ハウジング50との間の隙間を介して通気が行われる。
図27~図29は、第11実施形態に係る試料チップを含む火工細胞破砕装置の概略断面図を示し、図28は加圧前の第1の態様におけるチップを概略的に示し、図29は、加圧後の第2の態様におけるチップを概略的に示す。本実施形態は、図13~図15に示される実施形態と同様であるが、精密オリフィス4を含まない。したがって、本実施形態は、図5および図6で説明した実施形態と同じ静水圧衝撃圧力波の概念に基づいている。図13~図15に記載されたものと同様の要素は、同じ参照番号によって示される。
(付記1)
点火され且つ点火時に燃焼するように構成された火工装薬と、
細胞を含む流体試料を収容し且つ前記火工装薬の点火および燃焼時に加圧されるように構成された圧力チャンバと、
を備える、火工細胞破砕装置。
(付記2)
前記圧力チャンバを外部空間に接続する圧力チャンバ出口を、更に備え、
前記圧力チャンバ出口は、前記流体試料を流通させる際に剪断応力を当該流体試料に作用させるオリフィスを有する、
付記1に記載の火工細胞破砕装置。
(付記3)
前記オリフィスは、前記圧力チャンバ出口に接着または圧入される別個の部分に形成される、付記2に記載の火工細胞破砕装置。
(付記4)
前記火工装薬は、前記圧力チャンバから分離された別個の火工装薬チャンバ内に収容される、付記1から3の何れかに記載の火工細胞破砕装置。
(付記5)
前記火工装薬チャンバが、前記火工装薬の点火および燃焼時に破裂する破断部を有する火工装薬チャンバハウジング内に形成されている、付記4に記載の火工細胞破砕装置。
(付記6)
前記破断部は、前記火工装薬チャンバハウジングのうちの前記圧力チャンバに面する部位が他の部位に比べて脆弱な脆弱部によって形成されている、付記5に記載の火工細胞破砕装置。
(付記7)
前記脆弱部は、前記火工装薬チャンバハウジングの部材厚さが他の部位に比べて薄肉化されている、付記6に記載の火工細胞破砕装置。
(付記8)
前記火工装薬チャンバが、前記破断部の破断時に前記圧力チャンバに対して直接開口する、付記5から7の何れかに記載の火工細胞破砕装置。
(付記9)
前記火工装薬を収容する第1のシリンダチャンバと、
前記第1のシリンダチャンバに少なくとも一部が収容され、前記火工装薬の点火および燃焼によって生成される圧力下で前記第1のシリンダチャンバに対して移動可能な第1のピストンと、
前記圧力チャンバ内に設けられ、前記第1のピストンと接続された第2のピストンと、
を更に備え、
前記火工装薬の点火および燃焼時に、前記第2のピストンが前記第1のピストンに連動することによって前記圧力チャンバに収容された前記流体試料が加圧される、
付記1から3の何れかに記載の火工細胞破砕装置。
(付記10)
前記第1のシリンダチャンバは、前記圧力チャンバ内に少なくとも一部が収容される第1のシリンダチャンバハウジング内に形成されている、付記9に記載の火工細胞破砕装置。
(付記11)
前記圧力チャンバを、前記火工装薬の点火および燃焼時に当該火工装薬の燃焼ガスが導入される第1内部空間と、前記流体試料が収容される第2内部空間と、に区画するダイヤフラム、を更に備え、
前記火工装薬の点火および燃焼時に前記燃焼ガスが前記第1内部空間に導入されることによって前記ダイヤフラムが変形し、前記第2内部空間の容積が減少することによって当該第2内部空間に収容される前記流体試料が加圧される、
付記1から8の何れかに記載の火工細胞破砕装置。
(付記12)
前記前記第2内部空間を外部空間に接続する圧力チャンバ出口を、更に備え、
前記圧力チャンバ出口は、前記流体試料を流通させる際に剪断応力を当該流体試料に作用させるオリフィスを有する、
付記11に記載の火工細胞破砕装置。
(付記13)
前記火工装薬の点火および燃焼によって前記圧力チャンバが加圧された後、前記圧力チャンバから圧力を解放する圧力解放部を、更に備える、
付記1から12の何れかに記載の火工細胞破砕装置。
(付記14)
前記圧力解放部が弁体を有する、付記13に記載の火工細胞破砕装置。
(付記15)
前記弁体は、所定の圧力下において開放される圧力解放弁である、付記14に記載の火工細胞破砕装置。
(付記16)
前記圧力解放部は、所定の圧力下において破裂する破裂板を有する、付記13に記載の火工細胞破砕装置。
(付記17)
前記圧力チャンバには、前記流体試料が充填される試料容器が収容される、付記13から16の何れかに記載の火工細胞破砕装置。
(付記18)
前記試料容器は可撓性パウチである、付記17に記載の火工細胞破砕装置。
(付記19)
前記圧力チャンバは、前記火工装薬が配置される圧力チャネルと、前記圧力チャネルと同軸に接続されて且つ前記試料容器を収容するための試料容器収容部と、を含む、付記17または18に記載の火工細胞破砕装置。
(付記20)
前記試料容器収容部における前記圧力チャネルとの接続部には、前記試料容器を載置するための試料容器載置部が形成されている、付記19に記載の火工細胞破砕装置。
(付記21)
前記試料容器収容部の横断面積は前記圧力チャネルの横断面積よりも大きく、前記試料容器収容部および前記圧力チャネルの間に形成された段差によって前記試料容器載置部が形成されている、付記20に記載の火工細胞破砕装置。
(付記22)
前記圧力チャンバが内部に形成され、且つ上面に前記試料容器収容部が開口する圧力容器と、
前記圧力解放部が設置され、且つ、前記圧力容器の上面を覆うように当該圧力容器に対して取り付け可能なキャップと、
を備え、
前記圧力解放部は、前記火工装薬の点火および燃焼によって前記圧力チャンバが加圧された後に前記試料容器収容部と外部空間とを連通する圧力解放通気路を有する、
付記19から21の何れかに記載の火工細胞破砕装置。
(付記23)
前記キャップが前記圧力容器に取り付けられた状態において、前記圧力チャネル、前記試料容器収容部、および前記圧力解放通気路が同軸上に配置される、付記22に記載の火工細胞破砕装置。
(付記24)
前記圧力解放通気路が破裂板または弁体によって遮断されており、前記破裂板が破裂し、或いは前記弁体が開放されることで前記試料容器収容部と外部空間とが連通する、
付記22または23に記載の火工細胞破砕装置。
(付記25)
前記圧力チャンバは、第1方向に延在すると共に前記圧力解放部に対する近位端および遠位端を有する加圧空間部と、前記加圧空間部の途中から前記第1方向と異なる第2方向に分岐して前記加圧空間部と接続される圧力チャネルと、を含み、
前記圧力チャネルには前記火工装薬が配置され、
前記加圧空間部は、前記圧力チャネルとの接続部と前記遠位端との間に前記試料容器を収容するための試料容器収容部を有している、
付記17または18に記載の火工細胞破砕装置。
(付記26)
前記第1方向と前記第2方向が互いに直交する、付記25に記載の火工細胞破砕装置。
(付記27)
有底形状を有すると共に前記圧力チャンバが内部に形成され、且つ上面に前記加圧空間部の近位端が開口する圧力容器と、
前記圧力解放部が設置され、且つ、前記圧力容器の上面を覆うように当該圧力容器に対して取り付け可能なキャップと、
を備え、
前記加圧空間部が前記圧力容器の上下方向に沿って延在し、前記遠位端が前記圧力容器の底部に位置付けられることで当該底部に前記試料容器を載置可能である、
付記25または26に記載の火工細胞破砕装置。
(付記28)
前記圧力解放部は、前記火工装薬の点火および燃焼によって前記圧力チャンバが加圧された後に前記加圧空間部と外部空間とを連通する圧力解放通気路を有し、
前記加圧空間部の前記近位端が前記圧力解放通気路に接続されている、
付記25から27の何れかに記載の火工細胞破砕装置。
(付記29)
前記キャップが前記圧力容器に取り付けられた状態において、前記加圧空間部および前記圧力解放通気路が同軸上に配置される、付記28に記載の火工細胞破砕装置。
(付記30)
前記圧力解放通気路が破裂板または弁体によって遮断されており、前記破裂板が破裂し、或いは前記弁体が開放されることで前記試料容器収容部と外部空間とが連通する、
付記28または29に記載の火工細胞破砕装置。
(付記31)
基板を有するチップを備え、
前記圧力チャンバは、前記基板の表面に設けられた第1の凹部によって形成されている、
付記1に記載の火工細胞破砕装置。
(付記32)
前記基板の表面を覆うフィルムを備え、
前記第1の凹部が前記フィルムによって覆われることで前記圧力チャンバが密閉される、付記31に記載の火工細胞破砕装置。
(付記33)
前記火工装薬を収容する火工装薬チャンバハウジングを更に備え、
前記火工装薬チャンバハウジングが前記圧力チャンバの上部に配置されている、
付記31に記載の火工細胞破砕装置。
(付記34)
前記火工装薬チャンバハウジングは、前記火工装薬の点火および燃焼時に破裂する破断部を有し、
前記破断部が前記圧力チャンバに対向するように配置されている、
付記33に記載の火工細胞破砕装置。
(付記35)
前記基板の表面に設けられた第2の凹部によって形成された膨張チャンバと、
前記基板に設けられ、前記圧力チャンバおよび前記膨張チャンバを接続する第1のチャネルと、
を更に備え、
前記第1のチャネルは、前記流体試料を流通させる際に剪断応力を当該流体試料に作用させるオリフィスを有する、
付記31から34の何れかに記載の火工細胞破砕装置。
(付記36)
前記膨張チャンバは、前記圧力チャンバよりも容積が大きく、前記流体試料が前記圧力チャンバから前記オリフィスを通じて前記膨張チャンバに流入する際に前記流体試料が減圧を受ける、
付記35に記載の火工細胞破砕装置。
(付記37)
前記膨張チャンバが外部に開放されている、付記35または36に記載の火工細胞破砕装置。
(付記38)
前記基板の表面に設けられた第3の凹部によって形成され、前記流体試料に含まれる細胞を反応させる試薬が収容される反応チャンバと、
前記基板に設けられ、前記膨張チャンバおよび前記反応チャンバを接続する第2のチャネルと、
を更に備える、付記35から37の何れかに記載の火工細胞破砕装置。
(付記39)
前記反応チャンバが外部に開放されている、付記38に記載の火工細胞破砕装置。
(付記40)
前記基板の表面に設けられた第4の凹部によって形成される検出チャンバと、
前記基板に設けられ、前記反応チャンバおよび前記検出チャンバを接続する第3のチャネルと、
を更に備える、付記38または39に記載の火工細胞破砕装置。
(付記41)
前記チップをクランプする一対のクランプを更に備える、付記31から40の何れかに記載の火工細胞破砕装置。
(付記42)
前記一対のクランプは、前記チップの装填領域に対向する実質的に平坦なクランプ面を有する上部クランプと、前記チップを収容するように構成されたチップ凹部を有する下部クランプを含む、付記41記載の火工細胞破砕装置。
(付記43)
前記上部クランプおよび前記下部クランプが、それぞれハウジング形態を有している、付記42記載の火工細胞破砕装置。
(付記44)
火工装薬によって加圧されるように構成された圧力チャンバに、細胞を含む流体試料を収容することと、
前記火工装薬を点火および燃焼させることにより、前記圧力チャンバに収容された前記流体試料を加圧することと、
を含む、火工細胞破砕方法。
(付記45)
前記火工装薬の燃焼から生じた前記圧力チャンバ内の圧力をある期間に亘って保持することを、更に含む、付記44に記載の火工細胞破砕方法。
(付記46)
前記圧力チャンバで加圧した前記流体試料を、オリフィスを通して外部空間に放出することを、更に含み、前記オリフィスを通過する際に発生する剪断力を前記流体試料に作用させる、付記44または45に記載の火工細胞破砕方法。
(付記47)
前記外部空間は、前記オリフィスを通過した前記流体試料を受け入れる膨張チャンバであり、前記流体試料を前記膨張チャンバに受け入れる際に当該流体試料を膨張させる、付記46に記載の火工細胞破砕方法。
(付記48)
前記膨張チャンバ内の前記流体試料に試薬を添加して、前記流体試料を前記試薬と反応させることを更に含む、付記47に記載の火工細胞破砕方法。
(付記49)
前記流体試料を前記膨張チャンバから、試薬が収容された反応チャンバ内に移動させることを更に含み、前記反応チャンバ内において前記流体試料を前記試薬と反応させる、付記47に記載の火工細胞破砕方法。
(付記50)
前記反応チャンバ内で前記流体試料を前記試薬と反応させた後、前記流体試料を前記反応チャンバから検出チャンバ内に放出することを更に含む、付記49に記載の火工細胞破砕方法。
(付記51)
前記試薬による反応は、ポリメラーゼ連鎖反応(PCR)またはループ媒介等温増幅(LAMP)である、付記48から50の何れかに記載の火工細胞破砕方法。
(付記52)
前記火工細胞破砕方法は、化学物質を用いて前記流体試料に含まれる細胞を溶解することを含まない、付記44から51の何れかに記載の火工細胞破砕方法。
1・・・シリンダ本体
2・・・ピストン
3・・・試料
4・・・精密オリフィス
5・・・火工装薬
6・・・キャップ
7・・・低圧空間
8・・・高圧空間
11・・・火工装薬チャンバ
14・・・ダイヤフラム
15・・・圧力チャンバ
16・・・火工装薬チャンバハウジング
20・・・圧力解放弁
28・・・イニシエータ
31・・・クランプ
32・・・チップ
33・・・第1の凹部
34・・・基板
35・・・第2の凹部
36・・・膨張チャンバ
37・・・反応チャンバ
38・・・試薬
41・・・検出チャンバ
Claims (12)
- 点火され且つ点火時に燃焼するように構成された火工装薬と、
細胞を含む流体試料を収容し且つ前記火工装薬の点火および燃焼時に加圧されるように構成された圧力チャンバと、
を備える、火工細胞破砕装置。 - 前記圧力チャンバを外部空間に接続する圧力チャンバ出口を、更に備え、
前記圧力チャンバ出口は、前記流体試料を流通させる際に剪断応力を当該流体試料に作用させるオリフィスを有する、
請求項1に記載の火工細胞破砕装置。 - 前記火工装薬を収容する第1のシリンダチャンバと、
前記第1のシリンダチャンバに少なくとも一部が収容され、前記火工装薬の点火および燃焼によって生成される圧力下で前記第1のシリンダチャンバに対して移動可能な第1のピストンと、
前記圧力チャンバ内に設けられ、前記第1のピストンと接続された第2のピストンと、
を更に備え、
前記火工装薬の点火および燃焼時に、前記第2のピストンが前記第1のピストンに連動することによって前記圧力チャンバに収容された前記流体試料が加圧される、
請求項1または2に記載の火工細胞破砕装置。 - 前記圧力チャンバを、前記火工装薬の点火および燃焼時に当該火工装薬の燃焼ガスが導入される第1内部空間と、前記流体試料が収容される第2内部空間と、に区画するダイヤフラム、を更に備え、
前記火工装薬の点火および燃焼時に前記燃焼ガスが前記第1内部空間に導入されることによって前記ダイヤフラムが変形し、前記第2内部空間の容積が減少することによって当該第2内部空間が加圧される、
請求項1または2に記載の火工細胞破砕装置。 - 前記第2内部空間を外部空間に接続する圧力チャンバ出口を、更に備え、
前記圧力チャンバ出口は、前記流体試料を流通させる際に剪断応力を当該流体試料に作用させるオリフィスを有する、
請求項4に記載の火工細胞破砕装置。 - 前記火工装薬は、前記圧力チャンバから分離された別個の火工装薬チャンバ内に収容され、
前記火工装薬チャンバは、前記火工装薬の点火および燃焼時に破裂する破断部を有する火工装薬チャンバハウジング内に形成されており、前記破断部の破断時に前記圧力チャンバに対して直接開口する、
請求項1または2に記載の火工細胞破砕装置。 - 前記火工装薬の点火および燃焼によって前記圧力チャンバが加圧された後、前記圧力チャンバから圧力を解放する圧力解放部を、更に備える、
請求項1から6の何れか1項に記載の火工細胞破砕装置。 - 前記圧力チャンバには、前記流体試料が充填される試料容器が収容される、請求項7に記載の火工細胞破砕装置。
- 前記試料容器が可撓性パウチである、請求項8に記載の火工細胞破砕装置。
- 基板を有するチップを備え、
前記圧力チャンバは、前記基板の表面に設けられた第1の凹部によって形成されている、
請求項1に記載の火工細胞破砕装置。 - 前記基板の表面に設けられた第2の凹部によって形成された膨張チャンバと、
前記基板に設けられ、前記圧力チャンバおよび前記膨張チャンバを接続する第1のチャネルと、
を更に備え、
前記第1のチャネルは、前記流体試料を流通させる際に剪断応力を当該流体試料に作用させるオリフィスを有する、
請求項10に記載の火工細胞破砕装置。 - 火工装薬によって加圧されるように構成された圧力チャンバに、細胞を含む流体試料を収容することと、
前記火工装薬を点火および燃焼させることにより、前記圧力チャンバに収容された前記流体試料を加圧することと、
を含む、火工細胞破砕方法。
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