Preservation of microorganisms in a vial with a cap comprising an immobilized desiccant
US5856172A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 3, 1997 |
| Grant date | Jan 5, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 3, 2017 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S435/81
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides methods and compositions for the safe, effective, and efficient storage and transport of microbial cultures. In particular, the present invention provides compositions and methods for the storage and transport of bacterial cultures. The present invention is suitable for use in circumstances where long-term storage of microbial cultures is desired.
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