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Gas permeable bioreactor and method of use

US5702941A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 16, 1996
Grant dateDec 30, 1997
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Expiry dateFeb 16, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S435/818
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention relates to an apparatus and method of use for a new simply constructed bioreactor made at least partially of gas permeable materials. The bioreactor is useful for culturing cells and tissues in suspension as well as attached to the inside surface of the bioreactor in a liquid nutrient medium with minimum turbulence. The bioreactor may include ports for easy access to the vessel culture, allowing the growth substrate to be varied for optimum performance.

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