TY - BOOK ID - 64064455 TI - Cryopreservation and Freeze-Drying Protocols AU - Wolkers, Willem F. AU - Oldenhof, Harriƫtte. PY - 2015 SN - 1493921932 1493921924 PB - New York, NY : Springer New York : Imprint: Springer, DB - UniCat KW - Biotechnology. KW - Biomaterials. KW - Biocompatible materials KW - Biomaterials KW - Medical materials KW - Medicine KW - Biomedical engineering KW - Materials KW - Biocompatibility KW - Prosthesis KW - Chemical engineering KW - Genetic engineering KW - Bioartificial materials KW - Hemocompatible materials KW - Biomaterials (Biomedical materials) UR - https://www.unicat.be/uniCat?func=search&query=sysid:64064455 AB - This volume provides a variety of standard protocols used to cryopreserve or freeze-dry different types of specimens. In addition, it provides chapters focused on the fundamental principles of cryopreservation, vitrification, and freeze-drying. Several state of the art microscopic, spectroscopic as well as calorimetric methods are highlighted that can be used to study cellular and macromolecular changes in response to freezing or drying. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series format, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Authoritative and practical, Cryopreservation and Freeze-Drying Protocols, Third Edition serves as a practical guideline for studies on freezing and drying processes as well as preservation strategies for biological specimens. ER -