Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Apparatus – Including measuring or testing
Reexamination Certificate
2006-08-21
2011-11-15
Ford, Allison M. (Department: 1651)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Apparatus
Including measuring or testing
C435S287100, C204S403010, C204S403030, C204S403130, C422S082010
Reexamination Certificate
active
08058056
ABSTRACT:
Method and systems provide improved cell handling in microfluidic systems and devices using lateral cell trapping and methods of fabrication of the same that allow for selective low voltage electroporation and electrofusion.
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Ionescu-Zanetti Cristian
Khine Michelle
Lau Adrian
Lee Luke P.
Seo Jeonggi
Fernandez Susan E
Ford Allison M.
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