CYBORGEL: Reversible intracellular gelation for ambient storage of therapeutic cells
“CYBORGEL: Reversible Intracellular Gelation for Ambient Storage of Therapeutic Cells” uses light-induced intracellular and extracellular gelation to induce a dry, desiccation-tolerant or near-dry state.
University of California, Davis will lead a team that includes members from Mayo Clinic, Case Western Reserve University, University of Georgia, and Sersense. The team will induce a low metabolic state in cells using light-responsive gels and microfluidic processing techniques to produce cells that are stable at room temperature.