Device containing cytophilic islands that adhere cells separated by cytophobic regions
US7067306B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 21, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jun 27, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 15, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC40B60/14
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention provides a device for adhering cells in a specific and predetermined position, and associated methods. The device includes a plate defining a surface and a plurality of cytophilic islands that adhere cells, isolated by cytophobic regions to which cells do not adhere, contiguous with the cytophilic islands. The islands or the regions or both may be formed of a self-assembled monolayer (SAM).
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