Natural killer (NK) cells are unique immune effectors able to kill cancer cells by direct
recognition of surface ligands, without prior sensitization. Allogeneic NK transfer is a highly …

Abstract Purpose of Review Cryopreservation and its associated freezing and thawing
procedures–short “freeze-thawing”–are among the final steps in economically viable …

Human amniotic membrane (hAM) has been employed as scaffolding material in a wide
range of tissue engineering applications, especially as a skin dressing and as a graft for …

Abstract Good Cell and Tissue Culture Practice (GCCP) 2.0 is an updated guidance
document from GCCP 1.0 (published by ECVAM in 2005), which was developed for practical …

Adoptive immunotherapies based on the transfer of functional immune cells hold great
promise in treating a wide range of malignant diseases, especially cancers, autoimmune …

Anti‐icing and icephobic materials play a crucial role in demanding applications ranging
from energy to transportation systems operating in frigid climates. Despite remarkable …

The cryopreservation of biomaterials is fundamental to modern biotechnology and
biomedicine, but the biggest challenge is the formation of ice, resulting in fatal cryoinjury to …

Cell-based medicine has made great advances in clinical diagnosis and therapy for various
refractory diseases, inducing a growing demand for cell preservation as support technology …

Cryopreservation is a process used for the storage of mammalian cells at a very low
temperature, in a state of 'suspended animation.'Highly effective and safe macromolecular …

Bacteria in biofilm formations are up to 1000 times less susceptible to antibiotics than their
planktonic counterparts. Recognition of the role of biofilms in∼ 80% of chronic infections …