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Astrocyte apparatus for bioprocessing a circulating fluid

US6136593A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 23, 1999
Grant dateOct 24, 2000
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Expiry dateAug 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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