CA2239815C - A method and apparatus for holding cells - Google Patents

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CA2239815C
CA2239815C CA2239815A CA2239815A CA2239815C CA 2239815 C CA2239815 C CA 2239815C CA 2239815 A CA2239815 A CA 2239815A CA 2239815 A CA2239815 A CA 2239815A CA 2239815 C CA2239815 C CA 2239815C
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