Apparatus and method for cryopreparing biological tissue for ultrastructural analysis
CA 1301465 C · Owner: The Board Of Regents Of The University Of Texas System · Inventors: Linner, John G.
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This invention relates to apparatus for the cryopreparation of biological tissue samples for ultrastructural analysis. The use of the apparatus comprises vitrifying a biological tissue sample under cryogenic temperature conditions and ultra low vacuum conditions. The depressurized vitrified tissue sample is brought to, equilibrium in a sample holder at a temperature of less than -140°C. The tissue sample is then dehydrated while maintained in a state of thermal equilibrium. After reaching equilibrium the tissue sample is optionally infiltrated with a degassed resin followed by a polymerization of the resin to form an embedded tissue sample.
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- Granted May 26, 1992. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended May 26, 2009.
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