Engineered lumenized vascular networks and support matrix
US9267099B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 15, 2011 |
| Grant date | Feb 23, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 12, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12N2533/90
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Disclosed herein are capillary fabrication devices comprising living cells within a support medium. Culture of the cells produces viable lumenized capillary networks with natural or pre-determined geometries and ECM and basement membrane associated with the capillary networks. The capillary networks and the ECM and basement membrane detachable from the capillary networks are useful for tissue engineering applications.
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