Solid medium for the storage of biological material

摘要

This invention relates to flat solid media for the storage of samples of biological materials and methods of analyzing biomolecules contained within the samples following storage. In particular, the invention relates to the storage and further analysis of biomolecules present in the biological materials, such as proteins, enzymes and nucleic acids. The invention finds particular utility in the dry, room temperature storage of biological materials.

主权项

1. A flat solid medium for storing at least one sample of a biological material containing a biomolecule thereon, the flat solid medium comprising a solid matrix having sorbed thereto or incorporated therein silver alginate and a protein denaturing reagent.