Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Animal cell – per se ; composition thereof; process of... – Method of storing cells in a viable state
Reexamination Certificate
2007-02-13
2007-02-13
Lankford, Leon B (Department: 1651)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Animal cell, per se ; composition thereof; process of...
Method of storing cells in a viable state
C435S001300, C435S325000, C435S366000, C436S018000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10323664
ABSTRACT:
This invention provides compositions and methods for cryoprotection of recombinant live cancer cells. Specifically, an improved cryoprotective medium is provided which includes a hydroxyethyl starch and/or derivative thereof alone or in combination with either DMSO or glycerol.
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Banik Gautam
Frey David
Lin Andy
Cell Genesys Inc.
DLA Piper Rudnick Gray Cary
Lankford Leon B
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