Stamp and method of transferring particles to cells of a cell culture
US10519412B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 19, 2015 |
| Grant date | Dec 31, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 24, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12M29/00
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A stamp and a method for transferring particles to cells of a cell culture. The stamp includes a body having upper and lower surfaces. The lower surface includes a recessed portion. A gel extends along the recessed portion of the lower surface of the body and including the particles patterned therein. The body is configured to move between a first position wherein the gel is isolated from the cells of the cell culture and a second position wherein the particles patterned in the gel communicate with the cells of the cell culture through diffusion.
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