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Cell and biofactor printable biopapers

US8669086B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 29, 2011
Grant dateMar 11, 2014
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Expiry dateApr 29, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/24273
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Disclosed herein is a structure having: a porous polymeric film permeated by a first extracellular matrix material; and a topcoat layer comprising a second extracellular matrix gel disposed on the film. Also disclosed herein is a method of: providing a porous polymeric film; permeating the film with a first extracellular matrix material; and applying a topcoat layer of a second extracellular matrix material to the film. Also disclosed herein is a method of: laser-machining holes through a film comprising collagen to form a web-like structure.

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