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THREE DIMENSIONAL FABRICATION OF BIOCOMPATIBLE STRUCTURES IN ANATOMICAL SHAPES AND DIMENSIONS FOR TISSUE ENGINEERING AND ORGAN REPLACEMENT

  • US 20100240117A1
  • Filed: 03/30/2010
  • Published: 09/23/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/14/2006
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. An article for use as a template for cell growth, comprising:

  • a structure formed by a multi-photon lithographic process and comprising a photocurable polymer, the structure comprising at least one wall defining a cavity; and

    a plurality of pores having a cross-sectional dimension of less than 40 microns formed in at least a portion of the wall and permeating the wall, thereby enabling exchange of a component between a portion interior to the cavity and a portion exterior to the cavity,wherein the structure comprises overlapping pores, andwherein the structure is constructed and arranged for use as a template for cell growth.

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