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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 21, 2014
Filed:
Aug. 11, 2010
Shuichi Takayama, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Lourdes Marcella Cabrera, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Yun Seok Heo, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Gary Daniel Smith, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Shuichi Takayama, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Lourdes Marcella Cabrera, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Yun Seok Heo, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Gary Daniel Smith, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
The Regents of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Abstract
Microfluidic devices for cell culturing and methods for using the same are disclosed. One device includes a substrate and membrane. The substrate includes a reservoir in fluid communication with a passage. A bio-compatible fluid may be added to the reservoir and passage. The reservoir is configured to receive and retain at least a portion of a cell mass. The membrane acts as a barrier to evaporation of the bio-compatible fluid from the passage. A cover fluid may be added to cover the bio-compatible fluid to prevent evaporation of the bio-compatible fluid.