Methods and systems for harvesting cells
US10851341B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 15, 2017 |
| Grant date | Dec 1, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 30, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12N2533/30
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Methods for using vibration to harvest cells grown in 3D culture are provided. The methods entail the application of force cells attached to a 3D matrix of sufficient amplitude, frequency, and duration to detach cells from the matrix and to flush the detached cells out of the matrix material. An apparatus for performing the methods of the invention as provided.
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