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Method and apparatus for introducing biological substances into living cells

US5204253A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 29, 1990
Grant dateApr 20, 1993
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Expiry dateMay 29, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N15/8207
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process is described which uses a "cold" gas shock to accelerate microprojectiles wherein particles are presented to the gas shock on a planar surface perpendicular to the plane of expansion of the gas shock wave. Several different apparatus capable of accomplishing this method are described.

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