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Cell growth surface on a polymeric substrate

US7579179B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 5, 2003
Grant dateAug 25, 2009
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Expiry dateAug 2, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB05D7/22
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A product exhibiting an improved cell growth surface and cell attachment. According to the present invention, a stream of plasma is comprised of activated gaseous species generated by a microwave source. This stream is directed at the surface of a polymer substrate in a controlled fashion such that the surface is imparted with attributes for cell adhesion far superior to that of untreated polymer or polymer treated by other methods.

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