Method for controlling biological function with mechanical vibration and device therefor
US7468263B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 28, 2005 |
| Grant date | Dec 23, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 27, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12N2527/00
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Methods and apparatus for controlling biological functions with mechanical vibration are provided. Stimulation is applied to cells of one of an organism, bacteria or virus by mechanical vibration. The biological function comprises biological functions relating to cell growth. The biological functions relating to cell growth may include at least one of cell cultivation, cell proliferation, cell fusion, and cell differentiation.
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