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Compositions for enhancing the viability of animal cells, tissues, and organ explants comprising two low molecular weight PEGs

US8927202B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.

Inventors

Daniel A. Shimko · Germantown, US
Scott P. Noel · Memphis, US
Susan J. Drapeau · Cordova, US
Josee Roy · Memphis, US

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 19, 2010
Grant date	Jan 6, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 16, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
CPC primaryC12N2500/60
WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Disclosed are compositions and methods for the preservation, storage, and transport of living biological tissues, organs, and populations of isolated cells. In particular, the disclosed compositions and processes permit mammalian cells, tissues, and organs to be harvested from suitable donor animals, stored for prolonged periods, and transported to the site of recipient implantation, all without significant loss of cell viability, biological activity, and/or tissue integrity.

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