摘要:
A device 100 and/or methodology are described that include a mechanism for separating erythrocytes 110 from other constituents of blood and for purifying leukocytes 102 from blood. The separation and purification aspects may be provided in separate components or within the same component. The separation aspect assists in separating erythrocytes 110 (red blood cells) from other cells in blood, such as by aggregation of the red blood cells. A suitable aggregation device 100 or device component uses chambers with at least one small dimension (e.g., a microfluidic chip) to control the interaction of the blood with a solution containing a high molecular weight polymer (e.g., dextran) to achieve separation.
摘要:
An electroosmotic pump comprises a plurality of membranes comprising one or more positive electroosmotic membranes and one or more negative electroosmotic membranes, a plurality of electrodes comprising cathodes and anodes, and a power source. Each of the positive electroosmotic membranes and negative electroosmotic membranes are disposed alternately and wherein at least one of the cathodes is disposed on one side of one of the membranes and at least one of the anodes is disposed on other side of the membrane. At least one of the cathodes or anodes is disposed between a postive electroosmotic membrane and negative electroosmotic membrane. The pump can be used to actuate a valve, or can be precharged, duch that an external power source is not required.
摘要:
A method of processing an adipose tissue to collect adipose derived regenerative cells is provided, wherein the method comprises providing a vessel comprising a fluid jet mixer; introducing the adipose tissue into the vessel; introducing a buffer solution into the vessel; washing the adipose tissue using the fluid jet mixer; introducing an enzyme solution into the vessel; initiating jet mixing into the vessel comprising the adipose tissue, the enzyme solution, and the buffer solution using the fluid jet mixer to digest the adipose tissue to form a digestion product; phase-separating the digestion product into a digested buoyant fat layer and a non-buoyant aqueous layer; and collecting the non-buoyant aqueous layer comprising the adipose derived regenerative cells. A system of processing an adipose tissue to collect adipose derived regenerative cells is also provided.