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Method and apparatus for selectively targeting specific cells within a cell population

US7505618B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 4, 2003
Grant dateMar 17, 2009
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Expiry dateJul 19, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S128/922
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

This invention provides a method and apparatus for selectively identifying, and targeting with an energy beam, specific cells within a cell population, for the purpose of inducing a response in the targeted cells. Using the present invention, every detectable cell in a population can be identified and affected, without substantially affecting non-targeted cells within the mixture.

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