Methods and compositions for the preservation of cells,...

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Differentiated tissue or organ other than blood – per se – or... – Including freezing; composition therefor

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C435S002000

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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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