18573392. MAGNETICALLY ACTIVATED INDIVIDUAL CELLS SORTING simplified abstract (The Regents of the University of California)

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MAGNETICALLY ACTIVATED INDIVIDUAL CELLS SORTING

Organization Name

The Regents of the University of California

Inventor(s)

Abdon Sepulveda of Los Angeles CA (US)

Victor Estrada of Los Angeles CA (US)

Ruoda Zheng of Los Angeles CA (US)

Yilian Wang of Los Angeles CA (US)

MAGNETICALLY ACTIVATED INDIVIDUAL CELLS SORTING - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18573392 titled 'MAGNETICALLY ACTIVATED INDIVIDUAL CELLS SORTING

The present embodiments involve a method and apparatus for capturing and releasing magnetically activated cells using a microfluidic device.

  • The microfluidic device can capture a wide array of magnetically functionalized cells and release a specific captured cell without releasing the others.
  • The method and device offer an improvement over current microfluidic cell sorting methods by providing high selectivity and high throughput potential.
  • The technology utilizes a simple mechanism for capturing and releasing cells, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness.
  • This innovation has the potential to revolutionize cell sorting processes in research and medical applications.
  • The device's ability to selectively release specific cells opens up new possibilities for cell-based research and therapies.

Potential Applications: - Biomedical research - Cell-based therapies - Drug development - Disease diagnostics - Tissue engineering

Problems Solved: - Enhances efficiency in cell sorting processes - Enables selective release of specific cells - Improves accuracy and precision in cell-based research

Benefits: - Increased efficiency and throughput - Enhanced selectivity and precision - Facilitates advanced cell-based research and therapies

Commercial Applications: - Biotechnology companies - Pharmaceutical companies - Research institutions - Medical device manufacturers

Questions about the technology: 1. How does this technology compare to traditional cell sorting methods? 2. What are the potential limitations of using magnetically activated cells in research and therapies?

Frequently Updated Research: - Stay updated on advancements in microfluidic cell sorting technologies for potential improvements in efficiency and effectiveness.


Original Abstract Submitted

The present embodiments relate generally to a method and apparatus of capturing and releasing magnetically activated cells. Embodiments include a microfluidic device capable of capturing a large array of magnetically functionalized cells and releasing any one specific captured cell without releasing the rest of the cells. Methods and devices according to embodiments provide an improvement over current microfluidic cell sorting approaches due to the use of a simple mechanism, which simultaneously allows for high selectivity, and high throughput potential.