Method and device for the detection of molecular interactions

Abstract

The present invention relates to devices and methods for the detection of analytes. In particular, the invention relates to methods for the qualitative and/or quantitative detection of analytes, comprising a microarray on a substrate, onto which probe molecules are immobilized on array elements, said microarray being disposed on a first surface of the device; and a detection chamber formed between the first surface including the microarray disposed thereon and a second surface, wherein the distance between the microarray and the second surface is variable, and wherein the second surface has a displacement structure.

1 . Device for the qualitative and/or quantitative detection of analytes, comprising:
 a) a micro array on a substrate, onto which probe molecules are immobilized on array elements, said micro array being disposed on a first surface of the device; and   b) a detection chamber formed between the first surface including the micro array disposed thereon and a second surface, wherein the distance between the micro array and the second surface is variable, and wherein the second surface has a displacement structure.   
     
     
         2 . - 68 . (canceled)