Methods and apparatuses for purification of gel droplets supporting biological tissue
US11628382B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 19, 2021 |
| Grant date | Apr 18, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 3, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01D2325/38
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Method and apparatuses for forming gel droplets including biological tissue (e.g., cells), and in particular, methods and apparatuses for removing oil from the gel droplets comprising dissociated cells (including micro-organospheres) are described herein. Although it is beneficial to use oil in the formation of these gel droplets, and particularly micro-organospheres, oil may inhibit growth and survival of the cells within the gel droplets. The methods and apparatuses described herein may permit the removal of oil and may enhance survival and quality of the resulting gel droplets.
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