Optical coherence tomographic detection of cells and killing of the same
US7801590B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 6, 2007 |
| Grant date | Sep 21, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 14, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2/02
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Provided herein are systems, methods and compositions for the use of optical coherence tomography for detection of cells and for killing detected cells. A detected cell can be killed or injured by contacting a composition comprised by the cell with energy. Energy can be applied to a particle comprised by the cell.
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