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Method for controlling biological function with mechanical vibration and device therefor

US8465971B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 18, 2008
Grant dateJun 18, 2013
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Expiry dateJan 18, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N2527/00
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods and apparatus for controlling biological functions with mechanical vibration are provided. Stimulation is applied to cells of one of an organism, bacteria or virus by mechanical vibration. The biological function comprises biological functions relating to cell growth. The biological functions relating to cell growth may include at least one of cell cultivation, cell proliferation, cell fusion, and cell differentiation.

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