Microwave sterilization of dry protein.

摘要

Method is provided for decontaminating proteinaceous host materials from microorganisms while retaining chemical, physical and physiological properties of said host proteinaceous materials, said method comprising substantially dehydrating said host proteinaceous material, preferably by lyophilization, and subjecting said host material to a lethal dosage of microwave energy while said host material is maintained in substantially ambient conditions.