Device containing cytophilic islands that adhere cells separated by cytophobic regions
US7410791B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 13, 2006 |
| Grant date | Aug 12, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 13, 2026 |
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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