Method and apparatus for cryopreparing biological tissue for ultrastructural analysis
CA 1319262 C · Owner: The Board Of Regents, The University Of Texas System · Inventors: Linner, John G.
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This invention relates to a method for the cryopreparation of biological tissue samples for ultrastructural analysis. The process comprises vitrifying a biological tissue sample under severely rapid conditions and then depressurized. The depressurized, vitrified tissue sample is brought to equilibrium at a temperature of less than -140°C. The tissue sample is then dehydrated while maintained in a state of thermal equilibrium. The sample or specimen holding apparatus for cryopreparation thereof comprises a specimen chamber adapted to retain one or more tissue samples and a support assembly attached to the specimen chamber the, support assembly insulating the specimen chamber from energy …
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- Granted June 22, 1993. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended June 22, 2010.
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