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Microfluidic Mixers for Studying Protein Folding
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2012
In this work we explain the fabrication and use of a microfluidic mixer capable of mixing two solutions in ~8 μs. We also demonstrate the use of these mixers with spectroscopic detection using UV fluorescence and fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET).
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A Tactile Automated Passive-Finger Stimulator (TAPS)
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2009
We describe a computer-controlled device for investigating the sense of touch: the Tactile Automated Passive-finger Stimulator (TAPS). We describe the components of TAPS, and show how TAPS is used to administer a two-interval forced-choice tactile grating orientation test.
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Identifying Protein-protein Interaction in Drosophila Adult Heads by Tandem Affinity Purification (TAP)
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2013
Drosophila is famous for its powerful genetic manipulation, but not for its suitability of in-depth biochemical analysis. Here we present a TAP-based procedure to identify interacting partners of any protein of interest from the fly brain. This procedure can potentially lead to new avenues of research.
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Affinity Purification of Chloroplast Translocon Protein Complexes Using the TAP Tag
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2018
We here present a proven and tested protocol for the purification of chloroplast protein import complexes (TOC-TIC complex) using the TAP-tag. The one-step affinity-isolation protocol can potentially be applied to any protein and be used to identify new interaction partners by mass spectrometry.
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Synthesizing Lipid Nanoparticles by Turbulent Flow in Confined Impinging Jet Mixers
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2024
A detailed protocol for synthesizing lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) using confined impinging jet (CIJ) mixer technologies, including a two-jet CIJ and a four-jet multi-inlet vortex mixer (µMIVM), is demonstrated. The CIJ mixers generate reproducible, turbulent micro-mixing environments, resulting in the production of monodisperse LNPs.
FAQs
The valves regulate two linked aspects of delivery: the proportion of hot and cold water, and the overall volume leaving the outlet. A single lever coordinates both adjustments, whereas separate controls allow them to be adjusted independently. This arrangement lets users alter temperature and flow for handwashing or cleaning tasks.
Thermostatic models use temperature-sensitive regulation to help maintain a stable outlet temperature. In clinical environments, this supports predictable handwashing conditions and contributes to scald prevention. The feature is therefore relevant when users need controlled water temperature during routine hygiene or cleaning tasks in care facilities.
Single-lever designs let one control adjust hot and cold water together, while separate controls provide independent adjustment of the two supplies. This difference changes how users set the desired flow and temperature, but both arrangements serve the same general need for controllable water at a clinical sink.
For hand hygiene, the relevant adjustments are outlet temperature and flow. A single lever can be positioned to set both, while separate controls require the hot and cold supplies to be adjusted individually. In clinical sink use, these controls support convenient operation and provide water conditions suited to routine hygiene activities.
Clinical facilities can use these fixtures at sinks for hand hygiene, equipment cleaning, and routine sanitation. These uses place the tap within several recurring care-facility tasks rather than limiting it to personal washing. The same fixture therefore supports direct hygiene activities and cleaning workflows, while its controls help users manage delivered water.
Tap design has practical consequences beyond convenience. The ability to control temperature and flow affects user comfort, while temperature-sensitive regulation can contribute to scald prevention. In addition, the fixture’s design influences the practical maintenance of hygienic care facilities, making it relevant to routine sanitation and the management of clinical sink areas.