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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 28, 2000
Filed:
Nov. 05, 1998
Debra L Skelnik, Cambridge, MN (US);
Bausch & Lomb Surgical, Inc., St. Louis, MO (US);
Abstract
A defined serumfree medical solution for applications in Ophthalmology, that contains one or more cell nutrient supplements, and a growth factor(s) which maintains and enhances the preservation of eye tissues, including human corneal, retinal and corneal epithelial tissues at low to physiological temperatures (2.degree. C. to 38.degree. C.). This solution is composed of a defined aqueous nutrient and electrolyte solution, supplemented with a glycosaminoglycan(s), a deturgescent agent(s), an energy source(s), a buffer system(s), an antioxidant(s), membrane stabilizing agents, an antibiotic(s) and/or antimycotic agent(s), ATP or energy precursors, nutrient cell supplements, coenzymes and enzyme supplements, nucleotide precursors, hormonal supplements, non-essential amino acids, trace minerals, trace elements and a growth factor(s).