18596854. GEL-ENCAPSULATED CELL PRODUCTION APPARATUS AND CELL CULTURE SYSTEM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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GEL-ENCAPSULATED CELL PRODUCTION APPARATUS AND CELL CULTURE SYSTEM
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Kenta Kamino of Utsunomiya (JP)
GEL-ENCAPSULATED CELL PRODUCTION APPARATUS AND CELL CULTURE SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18596854 titled 'GEL-ENCAPSULATED CELL PRODUCTION APPARATUS AND CELL CULTURE SYSTEM
Simplified Explanation:
The patent application describes a gel-encapsulated cell production apparatus that generates gel-encapsulated cells by blending processed cells and gelators in droplets.
- The apparatus has a first droplet generator for processed cells, a second droplet generator for gelators, and a gel-encapsulated cell generator.
- The first droplet generator encapsulates processed cells in droplets, while the second droplet generator encapsulates gelators.
- The gel-encapsulated cell generator blends the processed cell droplets and gelator droplets to create gel-encapsulated cells.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Integration of cell processing and gel encapsulation in a single apparatus.
- Precise control over the encapsulation process for consistent results.
- Efficient production of gel-encapsulated cells in a controlled environment.
Potential Applications:
The technology can be used in:
- Biomedical research for drug delivery systems.
- Tissue engineering for creating artificial organs.
- Regenerative medicine for cell therapy applications.
Problems Solved:
- Inconsistent encapsulation of cells in gel matrices.
- Tedious and time-consuming manual encapsulation processes.
- Lack of control over the encapsulation environment.
Benefits:
- Improved efficiency in producing gel-encapsulated cells.
- Enhanced reproducibility of cell encapsulation.
- Facilitates research in drug delivery and regenerative medicine.
Commercial Applications:
Title: Gel-Encapsulated Cell Production Apparatus: Commercial Uses and Market Implications
The technology has potential applications in:
- Pharmaceutical companies for drug delivery research.
- Biotech firms for tissue engineering projects.
- Research institutions for cell therapy studies.
Questions about Gel-Encapsulated Cell Production Apparatus:
1. What are the key advantages of using gel-encapsulated cells in biomedical research? 2. How does the apparatus ensure precise blending of processed cells and gelators for encapsulation?
Original Abstract Submitted
A gel-encapsulated cell production apparatus according to an embodiment has a first droplet generator, a second droplet generator, and a gel-encapsulated cell generator. The first droplet generator generates a first droplet in which a processed cell is encapsulated. The second droplet generator generates a second droplet in which a gelator is encapsulated. The gel-encapsulated cell generator is connected to the first droplet generator and the second droplet generator via a channel, and the gel-encapsulated cell generator blends the first droplet and the second droplet and generates a gel-encapsulated cell, which is the cell encapsulated in a gel originating in the gelator.
