Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Preparations characterized by special physical form – Implant or insert
Reexamination Certificate
2005-09-13
2005-09-13
Naff, David M. (Department: 1651)
Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions
Preparations characterized by special physical form
Implant or insert
C424S093700, C424S423000, C424S424000, C435S177000, C435S180000, C435S395000, C435S401000, C435S402000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06942873
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a novel substrate for use in growing cells and for the study of mechanobiology. The membrane of the present invention comprises appropriate microtopography and surface chemical modifications to facilitate the production of adherent and oriented cells that phenotypically resemble cells in vivo.
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Desai Tejal A.
Hanley Luke
Russell Brenda
Marshall & Gerstein & Borun LLP
Naff David M.
The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois
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