Auburn University

Timothy D Braden

Vitaly J Vodyanoy

Bryan A Chin

William Charles Neely

James Barbaree

Suram T Pathirana

Compositions and methods for the reversible preservation of biological samples are provided. The compositions include natural polymers such as pullulan or acacia gum, including derivations and modifications thereof, which are usefull as a reversible preservation solution. A method is provided for using pullulan or Acacia Gum to isolate and reversibly preserve a biological specimen in a dormant state at room temperature for an extended period with minimal damage to the specimen. The compositions and methods disclosed may also be used to create reversibly preserved biological specimens and biological receptors for use in biosensors.

Use of pullulan to isolate and preserve biological material

Compositions and methods for the reversible preservation of biological samples are provided. The compositions includeGum, including derivations and modifications thereof which are useful as a reversible preservation solution. A method is provided for usingGum to isolate and reversibly preserve a biological specimen in a dormant state at room temperature for an extended period with minimal damage to the specimen. The compositions and methods disclosed may also be used to create reversibly preserved biological specimens and biological receptors for use in biosensors.

Use of acacia gum to isolate and preserve a biological receptor on a biosensor

Use of Acacia Gum to isolate and preserve biological material

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Auburn, AL, United States of America

Timothy D Braden