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Revision as of 16:35, 15 October 2014
Beads
Overview
Alginate beads are commonly used for immobilization of macromolecules and cells, however, they are also applied for pharmaceutical purposes such as drug delivery. The polymer
Production
Loading the Chip
The beads are better visible in liquid when light shines from the side. So it is easier to load the the chip with help of a cell phone light. An inoculation loop with a diameter of around 2 mm can be used to conveniently transfer the beads. |
Features