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Apparatus for applying material for selectively modifying the optical properties of metabolically different cells

US7163397B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 8, 2004
Grant dateJan 16, 2007
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Expiry dateMar 11, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K49/0073
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An apparatus for applying a viscous modification material includes a material source of the modification material and a needle connected to the source. A material for selectively modifying the optical properties of cells comprises a basic material and a modification substance distributed in the basic material at a prescribed concentration, wherein the basic material comprises a viscous fluid, a gel, a two-dimensional or three-dimensional porous substrate or a material which hardens in situ. A diagnostic apparatus for determining the optical properties of cells which have been exposed to such a material and an apparatus for irradiating cells whose optical properties have been differently modified with such a material are also provided.

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