Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods of preserving mammalian heart, ex vivo. Nanoparticle compositions for carrying out the invention are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods of preserving mammalian heart, ex vivo. Nanoparticle compositions for carrying out the invention are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to nanoparticle compositions for maintaining organ, tissue and cellular viability when such are separated from normal physiological supports. Compositions containing the nanoparticle compositions and methods of preserving organs such as kidneys, both in vivo and ex vivo, are also disclosed.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for preserving an organ via perfusion at hypothermic and/or normothermic temperature in which an organ-receiving container is arranged in a housing and contains a medium compatible for preserving the organ. A connector detachably mates with the container to alternately enable access to an interior of the container through an opening and seal the opening. A gas source is arranged in the housing and gas therefrom is directed into the container through conduits. Preserving medium is removed from the container and recirculated into the organ such that the preserving medium flow to the organ and the gas flow into the container are separate from one another. Gas is thus absorbed into the medium only in the container. The container is a separate unit from the housing and is separable from the housing. The container can be rendered a self-standing disposable unit which is easily replaced and inclusive of perfusion medium.

Abstract: Any insulated cooler incorporating an advantageous feature of a light that turns on automatically or manually as the cooler is opened to be named “COOLITE” by above inventors. A preferred embodiment of the cooler broadly comprises a cooler body; a cooler lid; two or more wheels or no wheels; and a possible handle. A contoured cavity on the inside of the lid or the interior of the cooler is the holding structure for the light feature. The terms “lighting unit” and “lighting fixture” are used interchangeably herein to refer to an apparatus including a light source of different types. A given lighting unit may have any one of a variety of mounting arrangements for the light source, enclosure/housing arrangement and shapes, and/or electrical and mechanical connection configurations with automatic or manual on/off switch. A given lighting unit may be associated with various other components (circuitry) relating to the operation of the light including a solar panel on the outside of the cooler lid.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to nanoparticle compositions for maintaining organ, tissue and cellular viability when such are separated from normal physiological supports. Compositions containing the nanoparticle compositions and methods of preserving organs such as kidneys, both in vivo and ex vivo, are also disclosed.