Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Animal cell – per se ; composition thereof; process of... – Method of storing cells in a viable state
Reexamination Certificate
2006-01-03
2006-01-03
Afremova, Vera (Department: 1651)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Animal cell, per se ; composition thereof; process of...
Method of storing cells in a viable state
C435S001300, C435S002000, C435S375000
Reexamination Certificate
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06982172
ABSTRACT:
A new method of cryopreservation based on the very fast cooling rates achieved by the direct contact of small droplets of vitrification solution containing biological sample with a very cold solid surface.
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Dinnyes Andras
Yang Xiangzhong
Afremova Vera
Edwards & Angell LLP
University of Connecticut
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