Molecular functionalization of carbon nanotubes and use as substrates for neuronal growth
US6670179B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 1, 2001 |
| Grant date | Dec 30, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 12, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S977/746
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A cell and substrate system and nerve regeneration implant are disclosed including a carbon nanotube and a neuron growing on the carbon nanotube. Both unfunctionalized carbon nanotubes and carbon nanotubes functionalized with a neuronal growth promoting agent may be utilized in the invention. A method is also disclosed for promoting neuronal growth.
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