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Method for staining corneocytes, method for preparing corneocytes specimen and skin analysis system

US7421105B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 18, 2004
Grant dateSep 2, 2008
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Expiry dateSep 13, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2001/302
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method for preparing corneocites specimen, which comprises stripping off corneocites from the surface of a skin using an adhesive material, staining the corneocites in a solution of stain in solvent containing a water-miscible organic solvent, and mounting the stained corneocites into an oil and fat constituent and/or composition that is liquid at 1 atm, 25° C.

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