Bioreactor for controlling cellular growth
US9034640B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 12, 2011 |
| Grant date | May 19, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 27, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12M21/08
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A system includes a first chamber configured to receive a hydrogel and a scaffold comprising a cell, wherein the hydrogel is in fluid communication with the scaffold, and wherein the hydrogel includes a plurality of unidirectional pores. The system also includes a second chamber configured to receive a first fluid and a second fluid, wherein the second chamber includes a wall that separates the first fluid from the second fluid. The system further includes a porous membrane configured to separate the first chamber from the second chamber. The wall is configured to move along the porous membrane as cellular extensions are projected into at least a portion of the plurality of unidirectional pores of the hydrogel.
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