Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Apparatus – Differentiated tissue perfusion or preservation apparatus
Reexamination Certificate
2005-08-24
2010-11-09
Saucier, Sandra (Department: 1651)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Apparatus
Differentiated tissue perfusion or preservation apparatus
C435S286500, C435S001100, C435S286600, C435S299100, C435S335000, C435S395000, C435S174000, C435S176000, C422S105000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07829325
ABSTRACT:
A drug testing system using any number of bio-artificial organs, for example liver-slices based in a culture apparatus. The apparatus has a chamber with plasma and gas valves, animal organ slices being positioned securely in the chamber so as to maximize the surface area of organ slices exposed to the culture medium. Plasma is supplied to the chamber so that it rises to contact the organ slices, and is alternately removed from contacting the organ slices. Gas is supplied to the top of the chamber. The system also includes a reservoir for containing media entering and exiting the chamber. Methods are provided for assessing the toxicity of a drug or drug candidate.
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Greenberg & Traurig, LLP
Hanley Susan
HepaHope, Inc.
Saucier Sandra
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