Method and apparatus for in vivo collection of circulating biological components

Authors

Dave S B Hoon, Department of Translational Molecular Medicine, John Wayne Cancer Institute (JWCI) at Providence Saint John's Health Center, Santa Monica, CA 90404 USA.Follow
Bret Taback
Samual Shaolian

Document Type

Patent

Publication Date

9-11-2008

Abstract

The invention relates generally to in vivo collection of circulating molecules, tumor cells and other biological markers using a collecting probe. The probe is configured for placement within a living organism for an extended period of time to provide sufficient yield of biological marker for analysis. In some embodiments of the invention, active attraction of biological markers are provided. A partial or complete analytic/detection assembly may also be integrated with the probe.

Location

United States

Comments

Patent Number: 7,993,909

Assignee

John Wayne Cancer Institute (Santa Monica, CA)

Family ID

34743009

Serial Number

12/209,091

Tech ID

03-JWCI-020