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Optical-quality surface that imparts spatial control of macrophage fusion

US10801016B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 8, 2017
Grant dateOct 13, 2020
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Expiry dateSep 21, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N2539/00
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Methods to form a surface coating and surface pattern, which are based on adsorption of hydrocarbon chains that can be used with imaging optics to visualize macrophage fusion and multinucleated giant cell formation with living specimens are described.

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