Cell culture apparatus and associated methods
US8486692B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 14, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jul 16, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 11, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12M23/24
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A cell culture apparatus consists of a vessel or array of vessels, each comprising a substantially flat bottom and substantially vertical sides, and composed of a substantially gas permeable material. The inner bottom surface of the vessel is commonly textured to provide the cells with adequate features for attachment and spreading. The vessel may include an integral annular flange which can be used to suspend the vessel from a suspensory element of a rack structure. To promote cell attachment and growth, the inner surfaces of the vessel bottom and sides may be coated with commonly available bio-active materials. Cells cultured in the system commonly grow in three dimensions for extended periods of time, and often produce significantly higher quantities of cellular products than cells grown in conventional labware.
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