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Viable cell labelling

CA 1311685 C · Owner: Horan, Paul Karl · Inventors: Horan, Paul Karl; Jensen, Bruce David; Slezak, Sue Ellen

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Methods for reproducibly labelling viable cells with cyanine dyes that do not significantly affect cell viability. Applications for labelled cells include using labelled red blood cells to distinguish post-transfusional bleeding from immunologic reaction and using dilution to measure growth rate of cultured cells.

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  • Granted December 22, 1992. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended December 22, 2009.
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FiledOctober 26, 1987
GrantedDecember 22, 1992
Term endedDecember 22, 2009
Patent numberCA 1311685 C
Classification (IPC)C12Q1/04 +2 more

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19881991199419972000200320062009Application filedOct 26, 1987Patent grantedDec 22, 1992Term endedDec 22, 2009

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