Abstract: A method and system for the simple, fast, and effective maintenance of consistent data files across a multiplicity of computer systems, which functionality is useful in collaborative work, effective backup, and disaster recovery. Consistency is maintained using secure file storage remote from any number of clients the files on which are automatically synchronized consuming minimal network bandwidth. Automated bi-directional “one-click” synchronization is implemented via a method that is neutral with respect to platform, operating system, firewall, and network configuration. The software product based on the invented method has the substantial advantage of installation, setup, and operation all without intervention by system administrators.

Abstract: Disclosed is a controlled autolysis method for making biological tissue substantially acellular by exposing the biological material, prior to any fixation thereof, to at least one buffered solution having a pH in the range from about 5.0 to 8.0 and a temperature in the range from about 12.degree. C. to 30.degree. C. for a sufficient period of time to render at least one region of the biological material substantially acellular while substantially preserving the structural integrity and non-cellular structural components of the biological material. Also disclosed is a method of making a bioprosthetic heart valve using biological material that has been treated by controlled autolysis and a method of treating a mammal having a defective heart valve using a bioprosthetic heart valve made, in part, by controlled autolysis.

Abstract: Disclosed is a controlled autolysis method for making biological tissue substantially acellular by exposing the biological material, prior to any fixation thereof, to at least one buffered solution having a pH in the range from about 5.0 to 8.0 and a temperature in the range from about 12.degree. C. to 30.degree. C. for a sufficient period of time to render at least one region of the biological material substantially acellular while substantially preserving the structural integrity and non-cellular structural components of the biological material. Also disclosed is a method of making a bioprosthetic heart valve using biological material that has been treated by controlled autolysis and a method of treating a mammal having a defective heart valve using a bioprosthetic heart valve made, in part, by controlled autolysis.

Abstract: Disclosed is a controlled autolysis method for making biological tissue substantially acellular by exposing the biological material, prior to any fixation thereof, to at least one buffered solution having a pH in the range from about 5.0 to 8.0 and a temperature in the range from about 12.degree. C. to 30.degree. C. for a sufficient period of time to render at least one region of the biological material substantially acellular while substantially preserving the structural integrity and non-cellular structural components of the biological material. Also disclosed is a method of making a bioprosthetic heart valve using biological material that has been treated by controlled autolysis and a method of treating a mammal having a defective heart valve using a bioprosthetic heart valve made, in part, by controlled autolysis.

Abstract: Disclosed is a controlled autolysis method for making biological tissue substantially acellular by exposing the biological material, prior to any fixation thereof, to at least one buffered solution having a pH in the range from about 5.0 to 8.0 and a temperature in the range from about 12.degree. C. to 30.degree. C. for a sufficient period of time to render at least one region of the biological material substantially acellular while substantially preserving the structural integrity and non-cellular structural components of the biological material. Also disclosed is a method of making a bioprosthetic heart valve using biological material that has been treated by controlled autolysis and a method of treating a mammal having a defective heart valve using a bioprosthetic heart valve made, in part, by controlled autolysis.