Method and apparatus for targeting localized electroporation

Details Method and apparatus for targeting localized electroporation Method and apparatus for targeting localized electroporation

2005-12-20

2005-12-20

Tate, Christopher R (Department: 1654)

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology

Apparatus

Mutation or genetic engineering apparatus

C435S287300, C435S288600, C435S173600

Reexamination Certificate

active

06977172

ABSTRACT:
The invention comprises an apparatus and a method of effecting localized electroporation in a relatively small target area and for introducing foreign matter into cellular material in which the target area is located. The cellular material may be in vitro, in ovo or in vivo.

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