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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 07, 2026
Filed:
Apr. 24, 2020
Applicant:
The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, CN;
Inventors:
Sze Tsai Alice Wong, Hong Kong, CN;
Ho Cheung Anderson Shum, Hong Kong, CN;
Shanshan Li, Shenzhen, CN;
Ka Man IP, Hong Kong, CN;
Kei Shuen Tang, Hong Kong, CN;
Assignee:
VERSITECH LIMITED, Hong Kong, CN;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G01N 33/57545 (2026.01); G01N 33/50 (2006.01); G01N 33/5753 (2026.01); G01N 33/57535 (2026.01); G01N 33/5755 (2026.01); G01N 33/57555 (2026.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
G01N 33/5011 (2013.01); G01N 33/5753 (2026.01); G01N 33/57535 (2026.01); G01N 33/57545 (2026.01); G01N 33/5755 (2026.01); G01N 33/57555 (2026.01);
Abstract
Provided herein is a method for the detection and isolation of metastatic cells from a sample obtained from a subject. Also provided is a device comprising a microchip for use in the method. Also provided is a method of isolating the metastatic cells for culture and characterization. Provided herein is a kit for the method therein.