Cryopreservation manual: A guide to cryoprotective technique

This white paper by Thermo Electron Corp. is a manual on cryopreservation techniques. After offering an overview of the cryobiology of cell and tissue preservation, it describes a comprehensive methodology for selecting and operating cryopreservation equipment and guidance regarding installation and operational qualifications. It then discusses safety requirements of a laboratory employing good manufacturing practices (GMPs).

Cryobiology is the study of the effects of extremely low temperatures on biological systems, such as cells or organisms. This white paper provides guidance on selecting a controlled rate freezer and accessories, developing freezing protocols, and choosing a storage and inventory control system, and safety guidelines to follow when using liquid nitrogen.

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