Biolithographical deposition and materials and devices formed therefrom

Abstract

A method for biolithographical deposition of molecules is provided. According to an embodiment of the method, a reactive layer (e.g., a polysaccharide mass) having a surface region coated with a biologically compatible resist is provided. A portion of the biologically compatible resist is selectively removed to expose an exposed portion of the reactive layer. Molecules, such as biomolecules and/or cellular species, are then conjugated to the exposed portion of the reactive layer. Also provided are materials and devices related to the method.

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Description

PTO

Inventor(s)

Gary Rubloff, Reza Ghodssi, William E. Bentley, Gregory Payne, Hyunmin Yi, Rohan Fernandez, Li-Qun Wu

Date Issued

10/26/2010

Patent No.

7,820,227