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Miniaturized cell array methods and apparatus for cell-based screening

US7160687B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJul 21, 2000
Grant dateJan 9, 2007
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Expiry dateNov 25, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S436/809
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention describes methods and cassettes for cell-based toxin detection and organ localization. The cassettes includes an array containing cells and a matrix of openings or depressions, wherein each region of the substrate enclosed by the opening or depression in the matrix forms a domain individually addressable by microfluidic channels in the device.

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