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Electrophysiology configuration suitable for high throughput screening of compounds for drug discovery

  • US 20020053915A1
  • Filed: 07/06/2001
  • Published: 05/09/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/07/2000
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. An apparatus for measuring cellular electrical conditions comprising a Cell Support Membrane component adapted to hold one or more cells which includes:

  • i) a first layer comprising a non-conductive material comprising a top surface and bottom surface and including one or more pores, wherein the top surface of the material comprises one or more cell attachment sites which circumscribe the pores of the material and contact the cells, and wherein the pores of the material are capable of forming electrically tight seals with the contacted cells at the cell attachment sites, and ii) a second layer comprising a non-porous, nonconductive, sealant material which contacts the first layer of the Cell Support Membrane.

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