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US 2020/0267969 A1Published application
Use of tree sap to preserve sperm cell lines
OwnerMeg A Robinsoninventor
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Abstract
A method of cryogenically preserving sperm comprising (a) combining sperm to be cryogenically preserved and a composition that comprises (1) a cryoprotectant, comprising one or more tree saps; and (2) an extender medium to produce a sperm/medium combination; and (b) subjecting the combination to conditions that result in cryopreservation of sperm, thereby producing a cryopreserved combination that comprises cryopreserved sperm is disclosed.
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A method of cryogenically preserving sperm comprising:
- a. combining sperm to be cryogenically preserved and a composition that comprises (1) a cryoprotectant, comprising one or more tree saps;
- and (2) an extender medium to produce a sperm/medium combination;
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- b. subjecting the combination to conditions that result in cryopreservation of sperm, thereby producing a cryopreserved combination that comprises cryopreserved sperm,
- wherein the one or more tree saps is derived from cold-hardy trees.
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A composition comprising tree sap, semen, and extender medium, wherein the tree sap is a cold-hardy tree sap.
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