| abstract |
Surface (A) having a pattern of covalently immobilized cells, cell fragments, membranous cell organelles or membrane vesicles (collectively (B)) in monolayer form, is new. Independent claims are also included for the following: (1) method for preparing (A); (2) detecting surface molecules (I) on (B), or inside then when the monolayer comprises cells; (3) medical or diagnostic apparatus that includes (A); and (4) kit for use with the apparatus of (3) that contains appropriate detection reagents. |