Flat microfibers as matrices for cell growth
US8007905B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 13, 2009 |
| Grant date | Aug 30, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 12, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/2973
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to culturing cells utilizing a matrix of microfibrillated thermoplastic polymeric materials. More specifically, the present invention relates to a method of culturing cells. In addition, the invention relates to a microfibrillated article for culturing cells dispersed in a cell culture medium. The matrix of thermoplastic polymeric materials for culturing cells of this invention finds use in tissue engineering and wound healing applications.
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