Figure 1. Schematic representation of cell separation using antibody-bound superparamagnetic nanoparticles.

(a) Attachment of nanoparticles to desired cell via binding to the cell-surface antigen. (b) Separation of nanoparticle-bound cells from unwanted cells using a column containing steel wool placed in a magnetic field. (Adapted with permission from Ref. 12.)

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