Method for creating a cell growth surface on a polymeric substrate
US6617152B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 4, 2001 |
| Grant date | Sep 9, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 4, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB05D7/22
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method, apparatus and product for producing an advantaged cell growth surface. According to the present invention, a stream of plasma is comprised of activated gaseous species generated by a microwave source. This stream is directed at the surface of a polymer substrate in a controlled fashion such that the surface is imparted with attributes for cell adhesion far superior to that of untreated polymer or polymer treated by other known methods.
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