Automated tissue engineering system
US9701932B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 31, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jul 11, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 31, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12N2509/00
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention provides systems, modules, bioreactor and methods for the automated culture, proliferation, differentiation, production and maintenance of tissue engineered products. In one aspect is an automated tissue engineering system comprising a housing, at least one bioreactor supported by the housing, the bioreactor facilitating physiological cellular functions and/or the generation of one or more tissue constructs from cell and/or tissue sources. A fluid containment system is supported by the housing and is in fluid communication with the bioreactor. One or more sensors are associated with one or more of the housing, bioreactor or fluid containment system for monitoring parameters related to the physiological cellular functions and/or generation of tissue constructs; and a microprocessor linked to one or more of the sensors. The systems, methods and products of the invention find use in various clinical and laboratory settings.
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