Abstract: The invention relates to a composition for stabilizing proteins for long term dry storage and superior recovery of their native protein structure for extended reconstituted stability at 2.degree.-8.degree. C. The composition comprises: 1) a defibrinated sodium-free blood plasma, 2) a glass-forming sugar, 3) a serum albumin and/or a gelatin, and 4) a potassium salt. In another aspect, the present invention relates to a method for stabilizing a protein for long term dry storage using the above mentioned composition.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 22, 1994
Date of Patent:
August 20, 1996
Assignee:
Genzyme Corporation
Inventors:
Gerald R. Magneson, David L. Reichenbach