Patent ID: 8691571
Filing Date: 2014-04-08
Classification: A01N,A61K

Abstract:
1. A method of sustaining viable cells, comprising the steps of: providing a non-perfluorocarbon cell storage medium; providing a pre-oxygenated liquid perfluorocarbon underlayer in contact with the storage medium; completely immersing the cells in the storage medium while not contacting the perfluorocarbon; and maintaining the cells in the storage medium at up to 25° C. in the absence of continuous oxygen bubbling; wherein the cells are conjunctival cells, scleral cells, retinal cells, fetal cells, islets of Langerhans cells, liver cells, stem cells, undifferentiated nervous cells, central nervous cells, oocyte cells, embryonic cells, cartilage, bone marrow cells, bone, or hair; and wherein the cells are maintained for at least 18 days.