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Process of revitalizing cells prior to cryopreservation

US5424207A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 10, 1992
Grant dateJun 13, 1995
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Expiry dateAug 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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