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Why are AMNIOGRAFT® and PROKERA® frozen?

April 26, 2017amniograft® frozen

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Why are AMNIOGRAFT® and PROKERA® frozen?

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Keeping the amniotic membrane frozen (cryopreserved) is an important part of maintaining its natural biologic actions while inactivating the vitality of the human cells in the tissue to eliminate the possibility for rejection. The biologic functions of amniotic membrane are retained in AMNIOGRAFT® and PROKERA ® and therapeutic value is preserved using Bio-Tissue’s patented processes. AMNIOGRAFT® and PROKERA ® are ready for use immediately after thawing. The storage media used for AMNIOGRAFT® and PROKERA® is in a liquid state at temperatures higher than -20°C and freezes solid if stored at -80°C.