Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Micro-organism – per se ; compositions thereof; proces of... – Preserving or maintaining micro-organism
Reexamination Certificate
2006-04-04
2006-04-04
Gitomer, Ralph (Department: 1655)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Micro-organism, per se ; compositions thereof; proces of...
Preserving or maintaining micro-organism
C424S725000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07022514
ABSTRACT:
Compositions and methods for the reversible preservation of biological samples are provided. The compositions includeAcaciaGum, including derivations and modifications thereof which are useful as a reversible preservation solution. A method is provided for usingAcaciaGum to isolate and reversibly preserve a biological specimen in a dormant state at room temperature for an extended period with minimal damage to the specimen. The compositions and methods disclosed may also be used to create reversibly preserved biological specimens and biological receptors for use in biosensors.
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Barbaree James M.
Braden Timothy D.
Chin Bryan A.
Neely William Charles
Pathirana Suram T.
Andrus Sceales, Starke & Sawall
Auburn University
Gitomer Ralph
Srivastava Kailash C.
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