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Microphoto lysis-anlaysis process to measure cell characteristics

US5610027A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 30, 1992
Grant dateMar 11, 1997
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Expiry dateOct 30, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S436/902
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of determining cell membrane strength is disclosed, using focused light of selected frequency and energy density. The method is also useful in diagnosing the presence of certain diseases in cells, by comparing the membrane strength of cells exposed to cell-characteristic altering drugs to the membrane strength of a control group of cells.

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