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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 28, 2020
Filed:
Jan. 30, 2018
Curiox Biosystems Pte Ltd., Singapore, SG;
Namyong Kim, Allston, MA (US);
Siah Chong Cheong, Singapore, SG;
Hanwen Melvin Lye, Singapore, SG;
Mark Siew Peng Phong, Singapore, SG;
Li Li, Singapore, SG;
Teow Soon Seah, Singapore, SG;
Curiox Biosystems Pte Ltd., Singapore, SG;
Abstract
An apparatus configured for improving retention of non-adherent cells is disclosed. The apparatus includes a plate that includes a number of elements having a first surface energy arranged in an array with an overlay, on the plate, having a second surface energy. The first surface energy results in a hydrophilic surface and the second surface energy results in a hydrophobic surface. A diameter of the elements is at least 1 mm. A height of the overlay having the second surface energy, which results in a hydrophobic surface, is between 5% and 100% of the diameter of the elements. The apparatus also includes a wall circumferential to the plate. A method for performing multiple reactions with the apparatus is also disclosed.