Patent ID: 6573110
Filing Date: 2003-06-03
Classification: B01J,B01L,C07K,C40B,Y10T

Abstract:
A combinatorial chemistry method comprising the steps of:(A) providing a library comprising at least one bead coated with molecules, the at least one bead having a first section and a section, the molecules in each section having the same chemical structure; (B) providing a bead holder to retain the at least one bead, wherein the bead holder retains the at least one bead so that the first section and second section are exposed; (C) placing the at least one bead in the bead holder, the first section being exposed independently of the second section while the bead is in the bead holder so that the processing of one of said sections does not affect the other section; and (D) while the bead is retained in the bead holder, screening the molecules located on the first section of the at least one bead of the library; and (E) while the bead is retained in the bead holder, characterizing the molecules located on the second section of the at least one bead of the library.