Diatom device
AssigneeSearete LLC, a limited liability corporation of the State of Delaware
InventorsEdward Jung, Robert Langer, Eric Leuthardt
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Abstract
Diatom devices are disclosed including devices for biocompatible implantation. The diatom structures are useful for providing living cells and tissues as well as biologically active molecules to subjects.
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A device comprising:
- a diatom skeleton structured to at least partially surround one or more living cells or tissues.
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A method comprising:
- identifying one or more biologically active molecules;
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- providing the one or more biologically active molecules to an implantable diatom device.
A method comprising:
- identifying one or more living cells or tissues;
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- providing the one or more living cells or tissues to an implantable diatom device.
A method of assembling a device comprising:
- identifying one or more diatoms;
- identifying one or more semi-permeable components;
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- at least partially enclosing the one or more semi-permeable components within one or more frustules of the one or more diatoms.
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