Interactive transparent individual cells biochip processor
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1. A chip-device for holding living cells, the device comprising a carrier having a plurality of individually addressable wells disposed on an upper surface each well configured to hold at least one living cell, and a lower surface, the device characterized in having at least one feature from amongst the four features:
- (a) at least one of said wells is defined by an intersection of at least two channels on said upper surface;
(b) said carrier is provided with a transport channel configured to transport fluids from one location of said carrier to another location of said carrier;
(c) having at least one well microelectrode associated with at least one of said wells; and
(d) wherein said wells are juxtaposed.
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Abstract
An Interactive Transparent Individual Cells Biochip Processor (ITICBP) device is described, which is useful for assessing a single, individual living cell at identifiable location or assessing group of cells each at identifiable location.
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32 Claims
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1. A chip-device for holding living cells, the device comprising a carrier having a plurality of individually addressable wells disposed on an upper surface each well configured to hold at least one living cell, and a lower surface, the device characterized in having at least one feature from amongst the four features:
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(a) at least one of said wells is defined by an intersection of at least two channels on said upper surface;
(b) said carrier is provided with a transport channel configured to transport fluids from one location of said carrier to another location of said carrier;
(c) having at least one well microelectrode associated with at least one of said wells; and
(d) wherein said wells are juxtaposed. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28)
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29. A method for rotating a living cell, comprising:
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(a) providing at least two microelectrodes; and
(b) simultaneously applying a force from said at least two microelectrodes on the cell so as to generate torque on the cell.
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30. A method for agitating a living cell, comprising repetitively:
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(a) producing a first force having a first direction using a first microelectrode; and
(b) producing a second force having a second direction using a second microelectrode wherein said second direction is substantially opposite said first direction.
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31. A method for studying living cells, comprising:
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(a) providing a group of cells;
(b) isolating cells from said group of cells each of said cells in an individual well, each said well being individually addressable;
(c) lysing at least one said isolated cell so that said lysates remain in said individual well; and
(d) examining said lysates.
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32. A method for selecting cells, comprising:
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(a) providing a group of cells;
(b) isolating cells from said group of cells each of said cells in an individual well, each said well provided with a force generator;
(c) examining each isolated cell; and
(d) selecting isolated cells fulfilling at least one criterion.
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