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Optical coherence tomographic detection of cells and killing of the same

US7801590B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 6, 2007
Grant dateSep 21, 2010
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Expiry dateDec 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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