Patents Assigned to Viacell, LLC.
  • Rejuvenation of stored blood
    Patent number: 7687468
    Abstract: D-Ribose, a buffer and an anticoagulant are added to whole blood or packed red cells to extend function in storage beyond 42 days. Methods are disclosed to rejuvenate suboptimally functional red cells. The methods are comprised of incubation of the cells at 37° C. for 10 to 60 minutes in the presence of D-ribose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Assignee: Viacell, LLC.
    Inventors: John A. St. Cyr, Daniel G. Ericson, Clarence A. Johnson