Culture insert carrier, culture insert and culture insert system
US8058060B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 9, 2006 |
| Grant date | Nov 15, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 4, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12M25/04
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to a culture insert carrier, a culture insert and a culture system for culturing and testing of different kinds of cells, such as for example skin models. A culture insert carrier for supporting at least one culture insert in a culture tray having at least one well, wherein the culture insert carrier comprises a plane member with at least one opening for insertion of the at least one culture insert in such a way that the culture insert carrier supports the at least one culture insert in a position in the culture tray is provided. Further, a culture insert comprising a plurality of suspension elements including a first set of suspension elements and a second set of suspension elements, the suspension elements being adapted to suspend the culture insert in a plurality of vertical positions, including a first vertical position and a second vertical position, in relation to a frame is provided.
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