Document Type

Patent

Publication Date

August 2005

Patent Number

6929949

Abstract

The present invention provides a method and apparatus adapted to facilitate the entry of a preselected molecule into the intracellular space of a cellular sample through the use of ions generated by a corona charge source. With the present method and apparatus, molecules are manipulated within cells and in the extracellular space surrounding the cells. Manipulation enhances the permeability of cell barriers to allow the subsequent introduction of molecules of interest into the interior of a cell.

Application Number

10/250,219

Assignees

University of South Florida

Filing Date

06/13/2003

Primary/U.S. Class

435/450

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