29-03-2012 дата публикации
Номер: US20120077267A1
A cell separation device includes a channel or chamber in which a sample flows or moves, the sample including target cells marked with magnetic particles, and non-target cells, and a magnet which generates a magnetic first force in a first direction with respect to the sample within the channel or chamber. The channel or chamber of the cell separation device is applied with a second force in a second direction opposite to the first direction of the magnetic force. According to the cell separation device and a method of separating cells, the target cells move in the first direction by the magnetic force, and the non-target cells move in the second direction by the second force, by simultaneously applying the magnetic force and the second force in opposing directions, thereby separating the target cells from the non-target cells. 1. A cell separation device comprising:a channel having a curved shape in a plan view, and in which a sample flows, the sample comprising target cells marked with magnetic particles, and non-target cells;a sample inlet connected to a first end of the channel;a first sample outlet and a second sample outlet respectively connected to a second end of the channel opposite the first end; anda magnet adjacent to an outer circumference of the channel, wherein the magnet generates a magnetic force with respect to the sample.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the channel has a circular or oval shape in the plan view.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the channel has a spiral shape which is a planar curve emanating from a central point claim 1 , and becoming progressively farther away from the central point as the channel revolves around the central point.4. The device of claim 3 , whereinthe sample inlet is connected to the first end of the channel at the central point, andthe first and second sample outlets are connected to the second end of the channel at an outer point of the spiral shape.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein the magnet comprises a ...
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