Inventors:
Raymond P. Goodrich - Pasadena CA
Samuel O. S. Coker - South Pasadena CA
Francoise Arnaud - Pasadena CA
Roger W. Hackett - Pasadena CA
Assignee:
COBE Laboratories, Inc. - Lakewood CO
International Classification:
A01N 102
C12N 500
G01N 3100
Abstract:
A process is provided for freezing, including freeze-drying of cells, cell-membranes or cell-like materials using a cryoprotectant medium which stabilizes the cells or membranes for freezing or freeze-drying and allows for freezing or freeze-drying to be performed at -60. degree. C. or higher.