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Bioartificial lacrimal gland

  • US 7,547,447 B2
  • Filed: 11/15/2004
  • Issued: 06/16/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/15/2004
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A bioartificial lacrimal gland, comprising at least one unit, said unit comprising(a) a permeable housing having an interior and an exterior;

  • (b) an outlet connecting the housing interior to the housing exterior;

    (c) a population of lacrimal epithelial cells within the housing interior, wherein said gland is characterized by directional fluid secretion in which fluid exits from said housing interior to said housing exterior through said outlet; and

    (d) a gate joined to said outlet.

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