Modular platform for multi-tissue integrated cell culture
US9249387B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 29, 2014 |
| Grant date | Feb 2, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 2, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12N5/0697
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The systems and methods disclosed herein are generally related to a cell culture system. More particularly, the systems and methods enable the culturing and interconnecting of a plurality of tissue types in a biomimetic environment. By culturing organ specific tissue types within a biomimetic environment and interconnecting each of the organ systems in a physiologically meaningful way, experiments can be conducted on in vitro cells that substantially mimic the responses of in vivo cell populations. In some implementations, the organ systems are fluidically connected with a constant-volume pump.
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