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Continuous high-density cell culture system

US5240854A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 28, 1991
Grant dateAug 31, 1993
Priority date
Expiry dateMay 28, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12M23/04
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A multi-chamber cell-culture assembly has provision for even and continuous distribution of nutrient medium throughout each of the chambers. A device is constructed to provide large surface areas for cell growth relative to the chamber volumes. Cell growth, nutrient addition and cell product withdrawal may be carried out automatically.

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