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Microscale sorting cytometer

US8454813B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 24, 2008
Grant dateJun 4, 2013
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Expiry dateNov 14, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2015/1028
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention provides a device and methods of use thereof in microscale cell sorting. This invention provides sorting cytometers, which trap individual cells within vessels following exposure to dielectrophoresis, allow for the assaying of trapped cells, such that a population is identified whose isolation is desired, and their isolation.

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