Capillary network devices and methods of use
US9977037B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 22, 2013 |
| Grant date | May 22, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 22, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01L2400/086
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Artificial microvascular network (AMVN) devices are provided and related methods of making and methods of using such devices are provided. The present disclosure generally relates to an AMVN device comprising a substrate including a capillary network configured so as to simulate those actually encountered in the circulation of various humans and animal model systems. In certain aspects, the AMVN devices may be used, e.g., to investigate the effect of storing RBCs under aerobic and anaerobic conditions. However, the use of such AMVN devices is not so limited.
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