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Cell storage and delivery system

Cell storage and delivery systems and methods for storing and delivering viable cells to a mammal are disclosed. The cell storage and delivery systems include a biodegradable and/or bioabsorbable fibrous matrix physically associated with viable cells to contain and release the cells at a controlled rate. The biodegradable and/or bioabsorable matrix can be formed by electrospinning fibers of biodegradable and/or bioabsorbable fiberizable material. The methods include methods for storing viable cells and for delivering viable cells to a mammal using the cell storage and delivery system.

Agent: Hoffmann & Baron, LLP - Syosset, NY, US
Inventors: Benjamin Chu, Benjamin S. Hsiao, Michael Hadjiargyrou, Dufei Fang, Xinhua Zong, Kwangsok Kim
Class: 435325000 (USPTO), C12N005/08 (Intl Class)