Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Animal cell – per se ; composition thereof; process of... – Method of storing cells in a viable state
Patent
1996-10-17
2000-10-31
Stucker, Jeffrey
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Animal cell, per se ; composition thereof; process of...
Method of storing cells in a viable state
435366, 435404, C12N 100, A01N 6300
Patent
active
061401218
ABSTRACT:
Sperm, oocyte, and embryo survival and function is improved in vivo or in vitro by the use of a polysaccharide containing arabinose, galactose and/or hexuronic acid. In particular, a nonspermicidal lubricant containing such a polysaccharide (e.g., gum arabic, pectin, or galacturonic acid) increases the fertilization potential of the sperm during coitus, artificial insemination or sperm collection. Similarly, a freezing medium containing a polysaccharide containing arabinose, galactose and/or hexuronic acid enhances sperm, oocyte, or embryo viability.
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Ellington Joanna E.
Oliver Sylvia Adams
Advanced Reproduction Technologies Inc.
Nelson Brett
Stucker Jeffrey
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