Microbiopsy engineered for minimally invasive and suture-free sub-millimetre skin sampling [v1; ref status: indexed, http://f1000r.es/12a]

Microbiopsy engineered for minimally invasive and suture-free sub-millimetre skin sampling [v1; ref status: indexed, http://f1000r.es/12a]

We describe the development of a sub-millimetre skin punch biopsy device for painless and suture-free skin sampling for molecular diagnosis and research. Conventional skin punch biopsies range from 2-4 mm in diameter. Local anaesthesia is required and sutures are usually used to close the wound. Our...

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Main Authors: Lynlee L Lin, Tarl W Prow, Anthony P Raphael, Robert L Harrold III, Clare A Primiero, Alexander B Ansaldo, H Peter Soyer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: F1000 Research Ltd 2013-05-01
Series:F1000Research
Subjects:
Dermatologic Pathology
Skin Cancers (incl. Melanoma & Lymphoma)
Online Access:http://f1000research.com/articles/2-120/v1

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http://f1000research.com/articles/2-120/v1

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