Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Animal cell – per se ; composition thereof; process of...
Reexamination Certificate
2008-07-15
2008-07-15
Weber, Jon P (Department: 1657)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Animal cell, per se ; composition thereof; process of...
Reexamination Certificate
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10938086
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides methods for the assessment of the metastatic potential of cells by measuring the effect of the cells on the impedance of an electrode. Accordingly, the present invention similarly provides methods for establishing indicators of metastatic potential based on a cell's effect on impedance. Such methods may be employed in vitro or in vivo. In some embodiments, the electrode is coated with endothelial or epithelial cells.
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Giaever Ivar
Keese Charles R.
Applied Biophysics, Inc.
Hoffman Warnick LLC
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