Method and composition for preserving viruses
US6514943B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 31, 2001 |
| Grant date | Feb 4, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 31, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12N2710/10351
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides a method and a composition for preserving a virus. The virus is placed in a liquid carrier with a stabilizing agent selected from the group consisting of polysorbate 80, L-arginine, polyvinylpyrrolidone, trehalose, and combinations thereof. The liquid composition can be maintained at a temperature above 0° C. for a significant period of time while maintaining a satisfactory degree of viral activity.
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