Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Differentiated tissue or organ other than blood – per se – or... – Including freezing; composition therefor
Reexamination Certificate
2005-07-26
2005-07-26
Saucier, Sandra E. (Department: 1651)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Differentiated tissue or organ other than blood, per se, or...
Including freezing; composition therefor
C435S002000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06921633
ABSTRACT:
The invention provides methods for the hypothermic preservation of cells, tissues and organs. In particular, the invention provides methods for the hypothermic preservation or storage of cells, tissues or organs in the vitreous state.
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Baust John G.
Baust John M.
Mathew Aby J.
VanBuskirk Robert
Biolife Solutions Incorporated
Brown & Michaels PC
Saucier Sandra E.
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