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
Samuel Shaolian

Document Type

Patent

Publication Date

8-27-2004

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.

Area of Special Interest

Cancer

Location

United States

Comments

Patent Number: 7,553,625

Assignee

John Wayne Cancer Institute (Santa Monica, CA)

Family ID

34743009

Serial Number

10/927,959

Tech ID

03-JWCI-020