Process of revitalizing cells prior to cryopreservation
US5424207A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 10, 1992 |
| Grant date | Jun 13, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 10, 2012 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01N1/162
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method of revitalizing cells or tissues that are to be cryopreserved for storage at ultracold temperatures, e.g. -196.degree. C. is disclosed which comprises preincubation of the cells or tissue from about 5 minutes to about 24 hours. The preincubation may be conducted at a temperature ranging from about 27.degree. C. to about 42.degree. C., after which the tissue or cells are cryopreserved.
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