Title :
A Convectional Counter-Stream Sedimentation Process for Separating Biological Isotopes
Author :
Bhattacharya, Bhairab C.
Author_Institution :
Applied Genetic Laboratory, Inc.
fDate :
3/1/1979 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A method for separating biological isotopes such as X-and Y-chromosome bearing spermatozoa has been attempted. The separation is accomplished by producing a thermal convection counter-stream within a sedimentation column containing a "Universal Medium"®with spermatozoa suspended therein, and subsequently allowing the two classes of spermatozoa to differentially sediment into separate fractions. Electro-positive and negative potential is applied to facilitate more efficient separation than previously reported.
Keywords :
Biological cells; Biological tissues; Cells (biology); Counting circuits; Electrokinetics; In vitro; Isotopes; Sediments; Temperature; Testing; Animals; Biomedical Engineering; Cattle; Chemistry, Physical; Electrochemistry; Male; Sex Chromosomes; Spermatozoa;
Journal_Title :
Biomedical Engineering, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TBME.1979.326385