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Ink-jet printing of viable cells

US7051654B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 17, 2003
Grant dateMay 30, 2006
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Expiry dateMay 22, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2035/1041
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method for forming an array of viable cells is provided. In one embodiment, the method comprises ink-jet printing a cellular composition containing cells onto a substrate. Upon printing, at least about 25% of the cells remain viable after incubation for 24 hours at 37° C. in a 5% CO2/95% O2 environment.

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