Patents Assigned to Universtiy of Utah Research Foundation
  • Composition and method for regulating the adhesion of cells and biomolecules to hydrophobic surfaces
    Patent number: 7208299
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a composition and method for regulating the adhesion of cells and biomolecules to hydrophobic surfaces and hydrophobic coated surfaces. The composition is a biomolecule conjugated end-group activated polymer (EGAP). The biomolecule conjugated EGAP can be put to numerous uses including cell adhesion, cell growth, cell sorting, and other biological assays.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2007
    Assignee: Universtiy of Utah Research Foundation
    Inventors: Karin D. Caldwell, Patrick A. Tresco, Jennifer Neff