Storage and/or transport for multicellular aggregates

The present invention provides a novel means for storing and/or transporting multicellular aggregates. The multicellular aggregates comprise a plurality of adjoining cells, wherein the aggregate is entrapped or encapsulated in a reversibly cross-linked hydrogel and the entrapped or encapsulated aggr...

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Hauptverfasser: CONNON, Che John, SWIOKLO, Stephen
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:The present invention provides a novel means for storing and/or transporting multicellular aggregates. The multicellular aggregates comprise a plurality of adjoining cells, wherein the aggregate is entrapped or encapsulated in a reversibly cross-linked hydrogel and the entrapped or encapsulated aggregate is packaged in a sealed receptacle. Methods for preparing such aggregates for storage and/or transportation from a first location to a second location are also provided,together with related methods for transporting or storing said aggregates and methods for fulfilling an order or request for said aggregates.