Organ preservative solution
AssigneeGeorgetown University
InventorPeter Andrews
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Abstract
An organ preservative solution containing a low molecular weight dextran in a pharmacologically acceptable storage solution is suitable for storage and preservative of organs for transplantation.
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An organ preservative solution, comprising a pharmacologically acceptable storage solution and 20-30 wt % dextran having an average molecular weight of 10,000 daltons or less, said preservative solution having a pH of 7.0 or greater.
A method of preserving an organ for transplantation, comprising submerging and storing the organ in a preservation solution comprising a pharmacologically acceptable storage solution and 20-30 wt % dextran having an average molecular weight of 10,000 daltons or less, said solution having a pH of 7.0 or greater.
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