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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 06, 2015
Filed:
Oct. 21, 2011
Applicant:
Lakshman R. Sehgal, Dana Point, CA (US);
Inventor:
Lakshman R. Sehgal, Dana Point, CA (US);
Assignee:
Biovec Transfusion, LLC, Chicago, IL (US);
Attorneys:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A01N 1/02 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
A01N 1/0215 (2013.01); A01N 1/02 (2013.01); A01N 1/0226 (2013.01);
Abstract
The present invention relates to compositions and methods for storing platelets to preserve the function and freshness of the platelets. More particularly, the present invention relates to the use of a preservative composition having an antiplatelet agent, an anticoagulant, and an oxygen carrier, for maintaining the freshness of platelets. Additionally, the composition may also contain an ultra-short acting broad spectrum anti-microbial agents. The preservative composition may be used to store platelets in a liquid state, a frozen state, or a freeze-dried state.