ARTICLES AND METHODS FOR CELL TRANSPORT

Abstract: aspects of the disclosure are directed toward fluidic devices that allow lateral and/or vertical transport of a fluid comprising cells, and possibly at least a portion of the cells disposed in the fluid, through one or more layers therein. for example, some fluidic devices comprise a layer comprising a channel that allows for lateral transport of a fluid comprising cells and/or cells disposed in such a fluid. as another example, some fluidic devices comprise a layer comprising a vertical transport region that allows for vertical transport of a fluid comprising cells and/or cells disposed in such a fluid. the fluidic devices described herein may also comprise one or more layers that filter cells and/or do not allow for transport of cells therethrough. the use of such layers in combination with layers allowing for lateral and/or vertical cell transport may advantageously allow cells to be transported through one or more portions of a device and retained at another portion of the device.

Inventor(s): Charles R. Mace, Lara P. Murray

CPC Classification: B01L3/502715 ({characterised by interfacing components, e.g. fluidic, electrical, optical or mechanical interfaces})

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