Core Dynamics , Inc. Information

Core Dynamics is developing new methods for freezing, thawing and freeze-drying cells. The company's unique freezing and thawing technology allows precise control, and in a repeatable process, with high recovery, survival and function of cells after thawing. Cells, preserved with the Company's technologies and specially developed protocols can be stored for long time periods at room temperature and subsequently rehydrated with resultant high rates of cell viability and functionality. The company's preservation technologies are already providing means for cell storage of cell types that are being studied for therapeutic purposes. This breakthrough is based in part on the innovative freezing technology called Multi Thermal Gradient (MTG™) freezing developed by the company. This freezing method, also known as directional freezing, achieves low temperature freezing without the use of glycerol or DMSO, the additives commonly used today to freeze cells. Core Dynamics has expanded the scope of its basic directional freezing technology to include a number of different freezing methods adapted to different materials. The directional freezing, coupled with the Company's freeze-drying technology, are making it possible to freeze-dry a variety of cell types. Core Dynamics provides companies and institutions the opportunity to collaborateon the development of cell preservation methods and protocols to suit specific cell types.