Kit for cryopreserving blood vessels

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5149621
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07436364

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A device for use in cryopreservation of blood vessels comprising a pair of stylets insertable into the ends of a dissected blood vessel segment. The stylets are mountable on a support track whereby the blood vessel can be distended and supported during cryopreservation procedures. Also disclosed is a freezing and thawing profile capable of maximizing endothelial cell survival. The use of chondroitin sulfate or similar compound is discussed as a novel cryoprotectant and DMSO is disclosed as a penetrating cyroprotectant.

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HEALTHCARE FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS LLC AS SUCCESSOR AGENT2 BETHESDA METRO CENTER SUITE 600 BETHESDA MD 20814-5318

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bank, Harvey L Charleston, SC 5 139
Brockbank, Kelvin G M Marietta, GA 35 1065
Heacox, Albert E Marietta, GA 8 213
McCaa, Cameron Marietta, GA 4 113
McNally, Robert T Marietta, GA 7 525

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