Method for vitrification of a biological specimen
AssigneeVitrolife Group
InventorsKatrina T. Forest, Michelle T. Lane
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a method of vitrification of a biological specimen. According to the method of the present invention, a biological specimen is directly exposed to a freezing material. Upon exposure to the freezing material, the biological specimen undergoes vitrification. The biological specimen which has undergone vitrification may be stored for a period of time, and then thawed at a later date. The thawed biological specimen remains viable. Preferred biological specimens according to the present invention are developmental cells.
Claims14
A kit for the vitrification of a biological specimen, comprising:
- (a) a loop;
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- (b) instructions for vitrifying a developmental cell wherein the developmental cell is directly exposed to a freezing material.
A kit for the vitrification of a biological specimen, comprising:
- (a) a loop;
- (b) instructions for vitrifying a developmental cell wherein the developmental cell is directly exposed to a freezing material;
- (c) a vial, wherein the vial is of an appropriate size and shape for storing the loop containing a vitrified biological specimen;
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- (d) a base medium.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.