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Perfusion bioreactor and method for using same to perform a continuous cell culture

US11136542B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 13, 2017
Grant dateOct 5, 2021
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Expiry dateAug 22, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12M37/02
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A perfusion bioreactor and a method for using the perfusion bioreactor for performing a continuous cell culture are disclosed. The perfusion bioreactor includes an outer vessel having a housing with a gas permeable membrane, an opening and a cavity; an inner vessel within the cavity; and a lid to cover the opening. A porous membrane within the cavity divides the cavity into inner and outer compartments. A fresh media port extends through the outer vessel or the at least one lid to receive a fresh media tube that has an end located in the inner compartment. A spent media port extends through the outer vessel or the at least one lid to receive a spent media tube that has an end located in the outer compartment. A mixer is within the inner compartment, and the porous membrane is attached to an opening within the inner vessel.

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