Inventors:
Benjamin Chu - Setauket NY, US
Benjamin S. Hsiao - Setauket NY, US
Michael Hadjiargyrou - Coram NY, US
Dufei Fang - Painted Post NY, US
Xinhua Zong - Centereach NY, US
Kwangsok Kim - Setauket NY, US
Assignee:
The Research Foundation at State University of New York - Stony Brook NY
International Classification:
A61F 2/00
C12N 11/08
C12N 11/04
C12N 5/06
C12N 5/08
US Classification:
424426, 424 937, 435180, 435182, 435395
Abstract:
Cell storage and delivery systems and methods for storing and delivering viable cells to a mammal are disclosed. The cell storage and delivery systems include a biodegradable and/or bioabsorbable fibrous matrix physically associated with viable cells to contain and release the cells at a controlled rate. The biodegradable and/or bioabsorable matrix can be formed by electrospinning fibers of biodegradable and/or bioabsorbable fiberizable material. The methods include methods for storing viable cells and for delivering viable cells to a mammal using the cell storage and delivery system.