Class 435/173.4 - Cell membrane or cell surface is target

Subclass of Class 435 - Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Definition: Processes wherein electrical or wave energy affects the
No. of applications: 22
Last issue date: 02/28/2013

Application No.	Application Title	Issue Date
20130052737	METHOD FOR SELECTIVE ELECTROFUSION OF AT LEAST TWO FUSION PARTNERS HAVING CELL-LIKE MEMBRANES Disclosed is a method for selective electrofusion of at least two fusion partners having cell-like membranes and cellular or subcellular dimensions, comprising the following steps: A) the fusion partners are brought into contact with each other and B) an electrical fiel...	02/28/2013
20130019325	Light-Sensitive Ion-Passing Molecules Disclosed are polynucleotides and methods for expressing light activated proteins in animal cells and altering an action potential of the cells by optical stimulation. The disclosure also provides animal cells and non-human animals comprising cells expressing the light-...	01/17/2013
20130004581	CONTROLLING UPTAKE BY CELLS Methods and devices for causing uptake of materials by cells, temporary using local chemical environment modification. The modification may be caused chemically by reducing pH. The uptake method is passive and does not require bioactivity of the cells....	01/03/2013
20120214218	TRANSFECTION WITH MAGNETIC NANOPARTICLES AND ULTRASOUND The invention includes a magnetic nanoparticle molecular delivery vehicle to be used for transfection and delivery of therapeutic molecules across cell membranes and to specific sites in the body, using magnetic forces and ultrasound....	08/23/2012
20120121542	RED-SHIFTED OPSIN MOLECULES AND USES THEREOF The invention, in some aspects relates to compositions and methods for altering cell activity and function and the use of light-activated ion pumps (LAIPs)....	05/17/2012
20120077245	METHOD AND DEVICE FOR THE ELECTRICAL TREATMENT OF REACTION SPACES The invention relates to a method for applying at least one electrical voltage pulse to at least one reaction space by at least partially discharging at least one charge storing unit for storing electrical charges. According to the invention the method comprises applyin...	03/29/2012
20120021430	FUNCTIONAL LIPID CONSTRUCTS The invention relates to methods for effecting qualitative and quantitative changes in the functional moieties expressed at the surface of cells and multi-cellular structures, and functional lipid constructs for use in such methods. In particular, the invention relates ...	01/26/2012
20110306108	APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR LIVING CELL MANIPULATION The present invention provides a method and system for using eye-safe infrared energy from a Class I laser to manipulate cells in culture. The laser energy produces one or more phase boundary propulsion events, which generate hydrodynamic forces sufficient to manipulate...	12/15/2011
20110251547	TRANSFECTION WITH MAGNETIC NANOPARTICLES AND ULTRASOUND The invention includes a magnetic nanoparticle molecular delivery vehicle to be used for transfection and delivery of therapeutic molecules across cell membranes and to specific sites in the body, using magnetic forces and ultrasound....	10/13/2011
20110111002	TRANSPORT AND DELIVERY OF GLUTATHIONE INTO HUMAN CELLS USING GOLD NANOPARTICLES A method of using specially designed a nanoparticles to contact and then cross the cell, nuclear and/or mitochondrial membrane of the target cell by generating a multitude of complex nanoparticle structures that resonate or vibrate at a specific frequency. Glutathione a...	05/12/2011
20100255557	ELECTRICALLY CONTROLLED ION TRANSPORT DEVICE A device for electrically controlled transport of ions between a source and a target electrolyte, including: a first source electrode and a first target electrode, each capable of conducting ions and electrons, wherein the source electrode is arranged to receive ions fr...	10/07/2010
20100227371	Electrosonic Cell Manipulation Device In method of injecting a substance into a living cell having a cell membrane, the substance, the cell and a liquid are placed into a tapering passage. Energy is applied to the cell, thereby inducing poration. To sort cells, a cellular suspension is placed in a tapering ...	09/09/2010
20100140111	METHOD AND ARRANGEMENT FOR ELECTRICALLY CONTACTING AN OBJECT SURROUNDED BY A MEMBRANE, USING AN ELECTRODE Method and arrangement for making electrical contact with a membrane-enveloped object using an electrode The invention relates, inter alia, to a method for making electrical contact with a membrane-enveloped object (30) using an elec...	06/10/2010
20100055756	System and method for modifying biological cells using an ultra-short pulsed laser A system and method for modifying a biological cell are presented. A beam of ultra-short pulses is generated. The beam is delivered to a mixture that includes a biological cell and a medium. The beam is focused to form a focal zone. The focal zone may be proximate to th...	03/04/2010
20100009424	Sonoporation systems and methods The present invention is directed to devices and methods that apply ultrasonic energy for the purpose of inducing transfection and cell transformation. A sonoporation system in accordance with embodiments of the present invention includes an ultrasonic electrical energy...	01/14/2010
20090325257	Method for Influencing Living Cells Through Cell-Surface Interaction The invention relates to a method for influencing living cells through cell-surface interaction where, for the cell-surface interaction, bioactive material is applied to magnetic carrier material, then this magnetic carrier material is applied to a magnetic carrier subs...	12/31/2009
20090311767	Method for molecular delivery into cells using naonotube spearing The present invention discloses a method of delivering a macromolecule to a cell, comprising engaging the macromolecule to a nanotube wherein the nanotube comprises a magnetic particle, placing the nanotubes into a sample wherein the sample comprises a plurality of cell...	12/17/2009
20090220974	METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR THE SELECTION AND/OR PROCESSING OF PARTICLES, IN PARTICULAR FOR THE SELECTIVE AND/OR OPTIMISED LYSIS OF CELLS Methods and apparatus for the selection or processing of particles sensitive to the application of an external stimulus, in which is produced, by applying the external stimulus, the rupture/lysis of at least one selected particle or the fusion of first and second select...	09/03/2009
20080280339	Cell Training For Local Field Stimulation A system is provided for stimulating one or more cells, wherein the stimulation is sub-threshold and may alter a transmembrane potential of the one or more cells. For some populations of cells it may be possible to affect the transmembrane potential to gain a therapeuti...	11/13/2008
20080274529	Photoporation Of Cells An opening is formed in a cell using laser radiation. A Bessel beam is formed using the laser radiation and the Bessel beam is directed onto the cell to form an opening. The guiding of material towards the opening may be involved using optical trapping/manipulation. The...	11/06/2008
20080153146	Apparatus and Method for Electrically Contacting Biological Cells Suspended in a Liquid An apparatus for electrically contacting biological cells suspended in a liquid has a substrate having at least one opening and an electrode for electrically contacting a cell immobilized above the opening. A contact unit with a contact tip is arranged below said openin...	06/26/2008
20080145906	Methods of Increasing Lipolysis Methods for increasing lipolysis in a cell are described herein. Such methods comprise the application of an electrical current to a cell. In an embodiment, the application of the electrical current does not substantially alter the viability of such cell and/or preserve...	06/19/2008

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