Matrices and media for storage and stabilization of biomolecules
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1. A dry-state matrix comprising:
- boric acid or a corresponding salt of boric acid;
a plasticizer, wherein the plasticizer is a poly-alcohol;
a hydroxyl radical scavenger; and
an RNase inhibitor,wherein the matrix is in a solid or dry form which can be converted to a liquid form by suspending, re-hydrating, or solubilizing the matrix in water.
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Abstract
The present invention provides compositions useful for biomolecule storage comprising a water soluble inorganic compound, a stabilizer, or a combination thereof. The present invention also provides methods of using the compositions of the invention to store biomolecules in the dry state and in solution, as well as sample carriers and kits comprising compositions of the invention.
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1. A dry-state matrix comprising:
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boric acid or a corresponding salt of boric acid; a plasticizer, wherein the plasticizer is a poly-alcohol; a hydroxyl radical scavenger; and an RNase inhibitor, wherein the matrix is in a solid or dry form which can be converted to a liquid form by suspending, re-hydrating, or solubilizing the matrix in water. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 41, 42)
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9. An aqueous medium comprising:
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boric acid or a corresponding salt of boric acid; a plasticizer, wherein the plasticizer is a poly-alcohol; a hydroxyl radical scavenger; and an RNase inhibitor, wherein said aqueous medium is in a liquid state. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 40, 43)
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