Astrocyte apparatus for bioprocessing a circulating fluid
US6136593A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 23, 1999 |
| Grant date | Oct 24, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 23, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M1/3623
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention relates to a container having astrocytes for use in removing toxins from a biological fluid. The container includes a first port for receiving the biological fluid and a second port through which the biological fluid exits the container. The invention also relates to a method of treating a biological fluid by contacting it with astrocytes.
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