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Expanding cells in a bioreactor

US9617506B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 14, 2014
Grant dateApr 11, 2017
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Expiry dateNov 14, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N5/0663
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Described are embodiments for expanding cells in a bioreactor. In one embodiment, methods are provided that distribute cells throughout the bioreactor and attach cells to specific portions of a bioreactor to improve the expansion of the cells in the bioreactor. Embodiments may be implemented on a cell expansion system configured to load, distribute, attach and expand cells.

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