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Inkjet dispensing technology: applications in drug discovery
A V Lemmo1, D J Rose, T C Tisone
1Cartesian Technologies Inc. 17781 Sky by Park Circle Irvine CA 92614, USA.
Current Opinion in Biotechnology
|January 16, 1999
Summary
Inkjet dispensing technology is increasingly adopted in drug discovery, particularly for high-throughput screening and genomics. This technology enables miniaturization, supporting advancements in these fields.
Area of Science:
- Biotechnology
- Drug Discovery
- Genomics
Background:
- Inkjet dispensing technology has seen significant advances in drug discovery applications.
- Broader acceptance of inkjet dispensing feasibility is increasing.
- Early adoption has been driven by a few key innovators.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the growing role and applications of inkjet dispensing in drug discovery.
- To discuss the impact of inkjet dispensing on genomics, high-throughput screening, and combinatorial chemistry.
Main Methods:
- Review of recent advancements and applications of inkjet dispensing.
- Analysis of technology adoption across different drug discovery areas.
Main Results:
- High-throughput screening has seen the most applications of inkjet dispensing to date.
- Genomics is rapidly incorporating inkjet dispensing for miniaturized gene expression experiments.
- Inkjet dispensing is poised to play a role in combinatorial chemistry as miniaturization needs become clearer.
Conclusions:
- Inkjet dispensing technology is becoming a vital tool in modern drug discovery.
- The technology's ability to facilitate miniaturization is key to its increasing adoption.
- Future applications are expected across genomics, high-throughput screening, and combinatorial chemistry.