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WO2024259004A1
WO2024259004A1 PCT/US2024/033664 US2024033664W WO2024259004A1 WO 2024259004 A1 WO2024259004 A1 WO 2024259004A1 US 2024033664 W US2024033664 W US 2024033664W WO 2024259004 A1 WO2024259004 A1 WO 2024259004A1
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  • the present disclosure relates to the in-vitro transport of living cells at ambient temperature.
  • the transportation of cells overnight can require that cells be frozen or actively refrigerated. Freezing cells can cause mechanical stress on the cells (e.g. crystal formation, squashing, piercing, or teasing apart of cells) and cell death. After freezing, the thawing process can rupture cell membranes. Furthermore, active refrigeration can be costly during transport. Additionally, active warming to body temperature (e.g. 37 degrees Celsius) via an incubator or warming block can be costly during transport. There is a need for a cell transport solution that can maintain living cells at ambient temperatures during transportation without freezing, active refrigeration, or active warming.
  • the present disclosure provides for, and includes, a method for in-vitro transport of cells at ambient temperature.
  • a liquid solution for in-vitro transport of one or more cells comprising a methylxanthine, and one or more of the group consisting of a human serum protein, a derivative of adenosine monophosphate, and a cytokine.
  • liquid solution for in-vitro transport of one or more cells comprising: (i) a sulfate at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.9 pg/mL, and (ii) one or more of the group consisting of lipoic acid, thymidine, sodium phosphate dibasic, and sodium pyruvate.
  • liquid solution for in-vitro transport of one or more cells comprising DL lipoic acid at a concentration greater than or equal to O.OOOlg/L, thymidine at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.0001 g/L, sodium phosphate dibasic at a concentration greater than or equal to O.OOOlg/L, and sodium pyruvate at a concentration greater than or equal to O.OOOlg/L.
  • a method for maintaining a respiration of one or more cells comprising: a) placing one or more cells into a liquid solution comprising a methylxanthine, and one or more of the group consisting of a human serum protein, a derivative of adenosine monophosphate, and a cytokine and b) maintaining a temperature of the liquid solution between 4 degrees Celsius and 38 degrees Celsius.
  • a method for inducing parthenogenesis in a gamete comprising a) placing one or more gametes into a liquid solution comprising a methylxanthine, and one or more of the group consisting of a human serum protein, a derivative of adenosine monophosphate, and a cytokine; and b) maintaining a temperature of the liquid solution between 4 degrees Celsius and 38 degrees Celsius.
  • Disclosed herein is system for cell transport comprising (i) a liquid solution comprising a methylxanthine, and one or more of the group consisting of a human serum protein, a derivative of adenosine monophosphate, and a cytokine and (ii) a thermal insulator encapsulating the liquid solution and one or more cells.
  • a kit for cell transport comprising (i) a liquid solution comprising a methylxanthine, and one or more of the group consisting of a human serum protein, a derivative of adenosine monophosphate, and a cytokine and (ii) a thermal insulator.
  • a method for maintaining a respiration of one or more cells comprising: a) placing one or more cells into a liquid solution comprising: (i) a sulfate at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.9 pg/mL, and (ii) one or more of the group consisting of lipoic acid, thymidine, sodium phosphate dibasic, and sodium pyruvate, and b) maintaining a temperature of the liquid solution between 4 degrees Celsius and 38 degrees Celsius.
  • a method for inducing parthenogenesis in a gamete comprising a) placing one or more gametes into a liquid solution comprising: (i) a sulfate at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.9 pg/mL, and (ii) one or more of the group consisting of lipoic acid, thymidine, sodium phosphate dibasic, and sodium pyruvate; and b) maintaining a temperature of the liquid solution between 4 degrees Celsius and 38 degrees Celsius.
  • system for cell transport comprising (i) a liquid solution comprising: (i) a sulfate at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.9 pg/mL, and (ii) one or more of the group consisting of lipoic acid, thymidine, sodium phosphate dibasic, and sodium pyruvate and (ii) a thermal insulator encapsulating the liquid solution and one or more cells.
  • kits for cell transport comprising (i) a liquid solution comprising: (i) a sulfate at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.9 pg/mL, and (ii) one or more of the group consisting of lipoic acid, thymidine, sodium phosphate dibasic, and sodium pyruvate and (ii) a thermal insulator.
  • a method for maintaining a respiration of one or more cells comprising: a) placing one or more cells into a liquid solution comprising DL lipoic acid at a concentration greater than or equal to O.OOOlg/L, thymidine at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.0001 g/L, sodium phosphate dibasic at a concentration greater than or equal to O.OOOlg/L, and sodium pyruvate at a concentration greater than or equal to O.OOOlg/L, and b) maintaining a temperature of the liquid solution between 4 degrees Celsius and 38 degrees Celsius.
  • a method for inducing parthenogenesis in a gamete comprising a) placing one or more gametes into a liquid solution comprising DL lipoic acid at a concentration greater than or equal to O.OOOlg/L, thymidine at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.0001 g/L, sodium phosphate dibasic at a concentration greater than or equal to O.OOOlg/L, and sodium pyruvate at a concentration greater than or equal to O.OOOlg/L; and b) maintaining a temperature of the liquid solution between 4 degrees Celsius and 38 degrees Celsius.
  • system for cell transport comprising (i) a liquid solution comprising DL lipoic acid at a concentration greater than or equal to O.OOOlg/L, thymidine at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.0001 g/L, sodium phosphate dibasic at a concentration greater than or equal to O.OOOlg/L, and sodium pyruvate at a concentration greater than or equal to O.OOOlg/L and (ii) a thermal insulator encapsulating the liquid solution and one or more cells.
  • kits for cell transport comprising (i) a liquid solution comprising comprising DL lipoic acid at a concentration greater than or equal to O.OOOlg/L, thymidine at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.0001 g/L, sodium phosphate dibasic at a concentration greater than or equal to O.OOOlg/L, and sodium pyruvate at a concentration greater than or equal to O.OOOlg/L and (ii) a thermal insulator.
  • FIG. 1 presents a photomicrograph of human oocytes on arrival after overnight transport at ambient temperature in HEPES -buffered liquid solution described herein.
  • FIG. 2A-B presents photomicrographs of human oocytes on arrival following overnight transport at ambient temperature in HEPES -buffered liquid solution described herein (left, A) and human oocytes following overnight transport at ambient temperature in HEPES -buffered cuture media containing cell cycle blocking agents, after subsequent overnight culture in CO2 buffered culture medium of cell cycle blocking agents (Ham F-10 Nutrient Mix, Invitrogen Catalog Number 1155043 with estrogen and progesterone at a concentration less than or equal to 1000 ng/mL) for the second night.
  • cell cycle blocking agents Ham F-10 Nutrient Mix, Invitrogen Catalog Number 1155043 with estrogen and progesterone at a concentration less than or equal to 1000 ng/mL
  • FIG. 3 A-D present photomicrographs of (A) a germinal vesical stage egg unchanged 18 hours after activation with SrCL, (B) cleavage to 2- to 6-cells by M2 stage eggs after activation with SrCh; Ml stage eggs alive, but not activated, (C) cleavage to 2- to 6-cells by M2 stage eggs after activation with calcium ionophore; Ml stage egg alive but not activated, and (D) egg arrested at 6-cell stage four days after activation with calcium ionophore.
  • FIG. 4 presents a photograph of polypropylene tubes in a polystyrene rack with a polystyrene cover placed inside a polystyrene box with batting.
  • FIG. 5 A-D present photomicrographs of a two-cell parthenote following activation including (A) Nomarski bright field photo of fixed and mounted egg, (B) ultraviolet light exposure of Hoechst-stained nuclear DNA, (C) ultraviolet light exposure of fluorescent phalloidin bound to actin filaments, and (D) composite photo of parthenote morphologically similar to two-cell embryo following fertilization of M2 egg by sperm.
  • FIG. 6 A-E present photomicrographs of a multi -cell parthenote following activation including (A) Nomarski bright field photo of fixed and mounted egg, (B) ultraviolet light exposure of Hoechst-stained nuclear DNA, (C) composite of Nomarski and Hoescht staining illustrating multi -nucleated cells, (D) ultraviolet light exposure of fluorescent-labelled phalloidin bound to actin filaments, and (E) composite photo of parthenote illustrating the discordance between karyokinesis and cytokinesis in the parthenotes activated by either strontium or ionophore.
  • FIG. 7 A-G present DIC images of fixed and cover-slipped oocytes (left) and composite renderings of fluorescent labelled phalloidin binding to actin filaments plus bright blue/white Hoechst 33258 staining of DNA (right): (A) dead, (B) Germinal Vesicle, (C) Metaphase I, (D) Metaphase II, and spontaneously activated with (E) multiple nuclei, (F) two cells, and (G) polynuclear five cells. All oocytes containing within their zone pellucida, diameter unfixed approximately 120 microns.
  • compositions and formulations A. Compositions and formulations
  • the present disclosure provides for, and includes, a liquid solution for in-vitro transport of one or more cells comprising: (i) a methylxanthine, and (ii) one or more of the group consisting of a human serum protein, a derivative of adenosine monophosphate, and a cytokine.
  • the present disclosure provides for, and includes, a liquid solution for in-vitro transport of one or more cells comprising: (i) a sulfate at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.9 pg/mL, and (ii) one or more of the group consisting of lipoic acid, thymidine, sodium phosphate dibasic, and sodium pyruvate.
  • the present disclosure provides for, and includes, a liquid solution for in-vitro transport of one or more cells comprising: DL lipoic acid at a concentration greater than or equal to O.OOOlg/L, thymidine at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.0001 g/L, sodium phosphate dibasic at a concentration greater than or equal to O.OOOlg/L, and sodium pyruvate at a concentration greater than or equal to O.OOOlg/L.
  • methylxanthine is present in the liquid solution at a concentration from 0.1 mM to 2.0 mM. In an aspect, methylxanthine is present in the liquid solution at a concentration from 0.1 mM to 0.5 mM. In an aspect, methylxanthine is present in the liquid solution at a concentration from 0.25 mM to 0.75 mM. In an aspect, methylxanthine is present in the liquid solution at a concentration from 0.5 mM to 1.0 mM. In an aspect, methylxanthine is present in the liquid solution at a concentration from 0.75 mM to 1.25 mM.
  • methylxanthine is present in the liquid solution at a concentration from 1.0 mM to 1.5 mM. In an aspect, methylxanthine is present in the liquid solution at a concentration from 1.25 mM to 1.75 mM. In an aspect, methylxanthine is present in the liquid solution at a concentration from 1.5 mM to 2.0 mM. In an aspect, methylxanthine is present in the liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.1 mM, 0.2mM. 0.3mM, 0.4mM. 0.5mM. 0.6mM. 0.7mM. 0.8mM. 0.9mM. l.OmM. l. lmM. 1.2mM.
  • methylxanthine is present in the liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 2.0 mM, 1.9mM, 1.8mM, 1.7mM, 1.6mM, 1.5mM, 1.4mM, 1.3mM, 1.2mM, l. lmM, l.OmM, 0.9mM, 0.8mM, 0.7mM, 0.6mM, 0.5mM, 0.4mM, 0.3mM, or 0.2mM. In an aspect, methylxanthine is present in the liquid solution at a concentration of 0.4mM.
  • methylxanthine comprises 1, 3, 7-trimethylpurine-2, 6-dione (caffeine) or derivative thereof.
  • caffeine or a derivative thereof is present in the liquid solution at a concentration from 0.1 mM to 2.0 mM. In an aspect, caffeine or a derivative thereof is present in the liquid solution at a concentration from 0.1 mM to 0.5 mM. In an aspect, caffeine or a derivative thereof is present in the liquid solution at a concentration from 0.25 mM to 0.75 mM. In an aspect, caffeine or a derivative thereof is present in the liquid solution at a concentration from 0.5 mM to 1.0 mM.
  • caffeine or a derivative thereof is present in the liquid solution at a concentration from 0.75 mM to 1.25 mM. In an aspect, caffeine or a derivative thereof is present in the liquid solution at a concentration from 1.0 mM to 1.5 mM. In an aspect, caffeine or a derivative thereof is present in the liquid solution at a concentration from 1.25 mM to 1.75 mM. In an aspect, caffeine or a derivative thereof is present in the liquid solution at a concentration from 1.5 mM to 2.0 mM. In an aspect, caffeine or a derivative thereof is present in the liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.1 mM, 0.2mM. 0.3mM, 0.4mM. 0.5mM. 0.6mM. 0.7mM.
  • caffeine or a derivative thereof is present in the liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 2.0 mM, 1.9mM, 1.8mM, 1.7mM, 1.6mM, 1.5mM, 1.4mM, 1.3mM, 1.2mM, l. lmM, l.OmM, 0.9mM, 0.8mM, 0.7mM, 0.6mM, 0.5mM, 0.4mM, 0.3mM, or 0.2mM. In an aspect, caffeine or a derivative thereof is present in the liquid solution at a concentration of 0.4mM.
  • mammal serum protein is present in the liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 0.2% w/v, 0.19% w/v, 0.18% w/v, 0.17% w/v, 0.16% w/v, 0.15% w/v, 0.14% w/v, 0.13% w/v, 0.12% w/v, 0.11% w/v, 0.1% w/v, 0.09% w/v, 0.08% w/v, 0.07% w/v, 0.06% w/v, 0.05% w/v, 0.04% w/v, 0.03% w/v, 0.02% w/v, or 0.01% w/v.
  • mammal serum protein is present in the liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.01% w/v, 0.02% w/v, 0.03% w/v, 0.04% w/v, 0.05% w/v, 0.06% w/v, 0.07% w/v, 0.08% w/v, 0.09% w/v, 0.1% w/v, 0.11% w/v, 0.12% w/v, 0.13% w/v, 0.14% w/v, 0.15% w/v, 0.16% w/v, 0.17% w/v, 0.18% w/v, 0.19% w/v, or 0.2% w/v.
  • mammal serum protein is present in the liquid solution at a concentration from 0.01% w/v to 0.2% w/v. In an aspect, mammal serum protein is present in the liquid solution at a concentration from 0.01% w/v to 0.10% w/v, from 0.05% w/v to 0.15% w/v, or from 0.10% w/v to 0.2% w/v. In an aspect, mammal serum protein comprises albumin or globulin. In an aspect, mammal serum protein is human serum protein. In an aspect, albumin comprises human serum albumin. In an aspect, globulin comprises alpha globulin or beta globulin. In an aspect, globulin comprises alpha globulin and beta globulin.
  • albumin is present in the liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 0.2% w/v, 0.19% w/v, 0.18% w/v, 0.17% w/v, 0.16% w/v, 0.15% w/v, 0.14% w/v, 0.13% w/v, 0.12% w/v, 0.11% w/v, 0.1% w/v, 0.09% w/v, 0.08% w/v, 0.07% w/v, 0.06% w/v, 0.05% w/v, 0.04% w/v, 0.03% w/v, 0.02% w/v, or 0.01% w/v.
  • albumin is present in the liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.01% w/v, 0.02% w/v, 0.03% w/v, 0.04% w/v, 0.05% w/v, 0.06% w/v, 0.07% w/v, 0.08% w/v, 0.09% w/v, 0.1% w/v, 0.11% w/v, 0.12% w/v, 0.13% w/v, 0.14% w/v, 0.15% w/v, 0.16% w/v, 0.17% w/v, 0.18% w/v, 0.19% w/v, or 0.2% w/v.
  • albumin is present in the liquid solution at a concentration from 0.01% w/v to 0.2% w/v. In an aspect, albumin is present in the liquid solution at a concentration from 0.01% w/v to 0.10% w/v, from 0.05% w/v to 0.15% w/v, or from 0.10% w/v to 0.2% w/v. [0023] In an aspect, globulin is present in the liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 0.04% w/v, 0.03% w/v, 0.02% w/v, or 0.01% w/v.
  • globulin is present in the liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.01% w/v, 0.02% w/v, 0.03% w/v, or 0.04% w/v. In an aspect, globulin is present in the liquid solution at a concentration from 0.01% w/v to 0.03% w/v, or from 0.02% w/v to 0.04% w/v.
  • a derivative of adenosine monophosphate is present in the liquid solution at a concentration from O.lmM to 2.0mM.
  • a derivative of adenosine monophosphate is present in the liquid solution at a concentration from O.lmM to 0.3mM, from 0.2mM to 0.4mM, from 0.3mM to 0.5mM, from 0.4mM to 0.6mM, from 0.5mM to 0.7mM, from 0.6mM to 0.8mM, from 0.7mM to 0.9mM, from 0.8mM to l.OmM, from 0.9mM to 1.
  • ImM from 1.0 mM to 1.2 mM, from 1.
  • a derivative of adenosine monophosphate is present in the liquid solution at a concentration great than or equal to O.lmM, 0.2 mM, 0.3 mM, 0.4 mM, 0.5 mM, 0.6 mM, 0.7 mM, 0.8 mM, 0.9 mM, 1.0 mM, 1.1 mM, 1.2 mM, 1.3 mM, 1.4 mM, 1.5 mM, 1.6 mM, 1.7 mM, 1.8 mM, 1.9 mM, or 2.0 mM.
  • a derivative of adenosine monophosphate is present in the liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 2.0mM, 1.9 mM, 1.8 mM, 1.7 mM, 1.6 mM, 1.5 mM, 1.4 mM, 1.3 mM, 1.2 mM, 1.1 mM, 1.0 mM, 0.9 mM, 0.8 mM, 0.7 mM, 0.6 mM, 0.5 mM, 0.4 mM, 0.3 mM, 0.2 mM, or 0.1 mM.
  • a derivative of adenosine monophosphate comprises a cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP).
  • cAMP is present in the liquid solution at a concentration from O.lmM to 2.0mM.
  • cAMP is present in the liquid solution at a concentration from O.
  • lmM to 0.3mM from 0.2mM to 0.4mM, from 0.3mM to 0.5mM, from 0.4mM to 0.6mM, from 0.5mM to 0.7mM, from 0.6mM to 0.8mM, from 0.7mM to 0.9mM, from 0.8mM to l.OmM, from 0.9mM to l.lmM, from 1.0 mM to 1.2 mM, from 1.
  • cAMP is present in the liquid solution at a concentration great than or equal to O.lmM, 0.2 mM, 0.3 mM, 0.4 mM, 0.5 mM, 0.6 mM, 0.7 mM, 0.8 mM, 0.9 mM, 1.0 mM, l.
  • cAMP is present in the liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 2.0mM, 1.9 mM, 1.8 mM, 1.7 mM, 1.6 mM, 1.5 mM, 1.4 mM, 1.3 mM, 1.2 mM, 1.1 mM, 1.0 mM, 0.9 mM, 0.8 mM, 0.7 mM, 0.6 mM, 0.5 mM, 0.4 mM, 0.3 mM, 0.2 mM, or 0.1 mM.
  • cAMP comprises dibutyricyclicAMP.
  • dibutyricyclicAMP is present in the liquid solution at a concentration from O.lmM to 2.0mM. In an aspect, dibutyricyclicAMP is present in the liquid solution at a concentration from 0.
  • dibutyricyclicAMP is present in the liquid solution at a concentration great than or equal to O.lmM, 0.2 mM, 0.3 mM, 0.4 mM, 0.5 mM, 0.6 mM, 0.7 mM, 0.8 mM, 0.9 mM, 1.0 mM, l.l mM, 1.2 mM, 1.3 mM, 1.4 mM, 1.5 mM, 1.6 mM, 1.7 mM, 1.8 mM, 1.9 mM, or 2.0 mM.
  • dibutyricyclicAMP is present in the liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 2.0mM, 1.9 mM, 1.8 mM, 1.7 mM, 1.6 mM, 1.5 mM, 1.4 mM, 1.3 mM, 1.2 mM, 1.1 mM, 1.0 mM, 0.9 mM, 0.8 mM, 0.7 mM, 0.6 mM, 0.5 mM, 0.4 mM, 0.3 mM, 0.2 mM, or 0.1 mM.
  • a cytokine is present in the liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 5ng/mL, 10 ng/mL, 15 ng/mL, 20 ng/mL, 25 ng/mL, 30 ng/mL, 25 ng/mL, 40 ng/mL, 45 ng/mL, 50 ng/mL, 55 ng/mL, 60 ng/mL, 65 ng/mL, 70 ng/mL, 75 ng/mL, 80 ng/mL, 85 ng/mL, 90 ng/mL, 95 ng/mL, or lOOng/mL.
  • a cytokine is present in the liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 100 ng/mL, 95 ng/mL, 90 ng/mL, 85 ng/mL, 80 ng/mL, 75 ng/mL, 70 ng/mL, 65 ng/mL, 60 ng/mL, 55 ng/mL, 50 ng/mL, 45 ng/mL, 40 ng/mL, 35 ng/mL, 30 ng/mL, 25 ng/mL, 20 ng/mL, 15 ng/mL, 10 ng/mL, or 5 ng/mL.
  • a cytokine is present in the liquid solution at a concentration between 5 ng/mL and 100 ng/mL. In an aspect, a cytokine is present in the liquid solution at a concentration from 5 ng/mL to 15ng/mL, from 10 ng/mL to 20 ng/mL, from 15 ng/mL to 25ng/mL, from 20 ng/mL to 30 ng/mL, from 25 ng/mL to 35ng/mL, from 30 ng/mL to 40 ng/mL, from 35 ng/mL to 45 ng/mL, from 40 ng/mL to 50 ng/mL, from 45 ng/mL to 55ng/mL, from 50 ng/mL to 60 ng/mL, from 55 ng/mL to 55ng/mL, from 60 ng/mL to 70 ng/mL, from 75 ng/mL to 85 ng/mL, from 80 ng/mL to 90
  • the cytokine comprises a growth factor.
  • a growth factor is present in the liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 5ng/mL, 10 ng/mL, 15 ng/mL, 20 ng/mL, 25 ng/mL, 30 ng/mL, 25 ng/mL, 40 ng/mL, 45 ng/mL, 50 ng/mL, 55 ng/mL, 60 ng/mL, 65 ng/mL, 70 ng/mL, 75 ng/mL, 80 ng/mL, 85 ng/mL, 90 ng/mL, 95 ng/mL, or lOOng/mL.
  • a growth factor is present in the liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 100 ng/mL, 95 ng/mL, 90 ng/mL, 85 ng/mL, 80 ng/mL, 75 ng/mL, 70 ng/mL, 65 ng/mL, 60 ng/mL, 55 ng/mL, 50 ng/mL, 45 ng/mL, 40 ng/mL, 35 ng/mL, 30 ng/mL, 25 ng/mL, 20 ng/mL, 15 ng/mL, 10 ng/mL, or 5 ng/mL.
  • a growth factor is present in the liquid solution at a concentration between 5 ng/mL and 100 ng/mL. In an aspect, a growth factor is present in the liquid solution at a concentration from 5 ng/mL to 15ng/mL, from 10 ng/mL to 20 ng/mL, from 15 ng/mL to 25ng/mL, from 20 ng/mL to 30 ng/mL, from 25 ng/mL to 35ng/mL, from 30 ng/mL to 40 ng/mL, from 35 ng/mL to 45 ng/mL, from 40 ng/mL to 50 ng/mL, from 45 ng/mL to 55ng/mL, from 50 ng/mL to 60 ng/mL, from 55 ng/mL to 55ng/mL, from 60 ng/mL to 70 ng/mL, from 75 ng/mL to 85 ng/mL, from 80 ng/mL to 90 ng/mL
  • a growth factor comprises insulin like growth factor 1 (IGF1) or colony stimulating factor 1 (CSF1).
  • growth factor comprises insulin like growth factor 1 (IGF1) and colony stimulating factor 1 (CSF1).
  • a grow factor comprises fibroblast growth factor 2 (FGF2), fibroblast growth factor 4 (FGF4), or cortistatin (CORT).
  • IGF1 is present in the liquid solution at a concentration between 5 ng/mL and 50 ng/mL.
  • IGF1 is present in the liquid solution at a concentration from 5 ng/mL to 15ng/mL, from 10 ng/mL to 20 ng/mL, from 15 ng/mL to 25ng/mL, from 20 ng/mL to 30 ng/mL, from 25 ng/mL to 35ng/mL, from 30 ng/mL to 40 ng/mL, from 35 ng/mL to 45 ng/mL, or from 40 ng/mL to 50 ng/mL.
  • IGF1 is present in the liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 50 ng/mL, 45 ng/mL, 40 ng/mL, 35 ng/mL, 30 ng/mL, 25 ng/mL, 20 ng/mL, 15 ng/mL, 10 ng/mL, or 5 ng/mL. In an aspect, IGF1 is present in the liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 5 ng/mL, 10 ng/mL, 15 ng/mL, 20 ng/mL, 25 ng/mL, 30 ng/mL, 25 ng/mL, 40 ng/mL, 45 ng/mL, or 50 ng/mL.
  • CSF1 is present in the liquid solution at a concentration between 5 ng/mL and 50 ng/mL. In an aspect, CSF1 is present in the liquid solution at a concentration from 5 ng/mL to 15ng/mL, from 10 ng/mL to 20 ng/mL, from 15 ng/mL to 25ng/mL, from 20 ng/mL to 30 ng/mL, from 25 ng/mL to 35ng/mL, from 30 ng/mL to 40 ng/mL, from 35 ng/mL to 45 ng/mL, or from 40 ng/mL to 50 ng/mL.
  • CSF1 is present in the liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 50 ng/mL, 45 ng/mL, 40 ng/mL, 35 ng/mL, 30 ng/mL, 25 ng/mL, 20 ng/mL, 15 ng/mL, 10 ng/mL, or 5 ng/mL.
  • CSF1 is present in the liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 5 ng/mL, 10 ng/mL, 15 ng/mL, 20 ng/mL, 25 ng/mL, 30 ng/mL, 25 ng/mL, 40 ng/mL, 45 ng/mL, or 50 ng/mL.
  • the liquid solution comprises a hormone.
  • a hormone is present in the liquid solution at a concentration from 5 ng/mL to 4,000 ng/mL.
  • a hormone is present in the liquid solution at a concentration from 5 ng/mL to lOOOng/mL, from 500 ng/mL to 1500 ng/mL, from 1000 ng/mL to 2000 ng/mL, from 1500 ng/mL to 2500 ng/mL, from 2000 ng/mL to 3000 ng/mL, from 2500 ng/mL to 3500 ng/mL, or from 3000 ng/mL to 4000 ng/mL.
  • a hormone is present in the liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 5ng/mL, 500 ng/mL, 1000 ng/mL, 1500 ng/mL, 2000 ng/mL, 2500 ng/mL, 3000 ng/mL, 3500 ng/mL, or 4000 ng/mL. In an aspect, a hormone is present in the liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 4000 ng/mL, 3500 ng/mL, 3000 ng/mL, 2500 ng/mL, 2000 ng/mL, 1500 ng/mL, 1000 ng/mL, 500 ng/mL, or 5 ng/mL.
  • the hormone comprises a steroid hormone.
  • a steroid hormone is present in the liquid solution at a concentration from 5 ng/mL to 4,000 ng/mL.
  • a steroid hormone is present in the liquid solution at a concentration from 5 ng/mL to lOOOng/mL, from 500 ng/mL to 1500 ng/mL, from 1000 ng/mL to 2000 ng/mL, from 1500 ng/mL to 2500 ng/mL, from 2000 ng/mL to 3000 ng/mL, from 2500 ng/mL to 3500 ng/mL, or from 3000 ng/mL to 4000 ng/mL.
  • a steroid hormone is present in the liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 5ng/mL, 500 ng/mL, 1000 ng/mL, 1500 ng/mL, 2000 ng/mL, 2500 ng/mL, 3000 ng/mL, 3500 ng/mL, or 4000 ng/mL.
  • a steroid hormone is present in the liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 4000 ng/mL, 3500 ng/mL, 3000 ng/mL, 2500 ng/mL, 2000 ng/mL, 1500 ng/mL, 1000 ng/mL, 500 ng/mL, or 5 ng/mL.
  • the steroid hormone comprises progesterone or estradiol. In an aspect, the steroid hormone comprises progesterone and estradiol. In an aspect, the liquid solution comprises progesterone or estradiol. In an aspect, the liquid solution comprises progesterone and estradiol.
  • progesterone is present in the liquid solution at a concentration from 5 ng/mL to 2,000 ng/mL. In an aspect, progesterone is present in the liquid solution at a concentration from 5 ng/mL to lOOOng/mL, from 500 ng/mL to 1500 ng/mL, from 1000 ng/mL to 2000 ng/mL, from 1500 ng/mL to 2500 ng/mL, from 2000 ng/mL to 3000 ng/mL, from 2500 ng/mL to 3500 ng/mL, or from 3000 ng/mL to 4000 ng/mL.
  • progesterone is present in the liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 5ng/mL, 500 ng/mL, 1000 ng/mL, 1500 ng/mL, 2000 ng/mL, 2500 ng/mL, 3000 ng/mL, 3500 ng/mL, or 4000 ng/mL. In an aspect, progesterone is present in the liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 4000 ng/mL, 3500 ng/mL, 3000 ng/mL, 2500 ng/mL, 2000 ng/mL, 1500 ng/mL, 1000 ng/mL, 500 ng/mL, or 5 ng/mL.
  • estradiol is present in the liquid solution at a concentration from 5 ng/mL to 2,000 ng/mL. In an aspect, estradiol is present in the liquid solution at a concentration from 5 ng/mL to lOOOng/mL, from 500 ng/mL to 1500 ng/mL, from 1000 ng/mL to 2000 ng/mL, from 1500 ng/mL to 2500 ng/mL, from 2000 ng/mL to 3000 ng/mL, from 2500 ng/mL to 3500 ng/mL, or from 3000 ng/mL to 4000 ng/mL.
  • estradiol is present in the liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 5ng/mL, 500 ng/mL, 1000 ng/mL, 1500 ng/mL, 2000 ng/mL, 2500 ng/mL, 3000 ng/mL, 3500 ng/mL, or 4000 ng/mL. In an aspect, estradiol is present in the liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 4000 ng/mL, 3500 ng/mL, 3000 ng/mL, 2500 ng/mL, 2000 ng/mL, 1500 ng/mL, 1000 ng/mL, 500 ng/mL, or 5 ng/mL.
  • the liquid solution comprises a zwitterionic buffering agent.
  • a zwitterionic buffering agent is present in the liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 0.2 M, 0.1M, 0.05M, 0.025M, or 0.01M.
  • a zwitterionic buffering agent is present in the liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.01 M, 0.025M, 0.05M, 0.1M, or 0.2M.
  • a zwitterionic buffering agent is present in the liquid solution at a concentration from 0.01 M to 0.2 M.
  • a zwitterionic buffering agent is present in the liquid solution at a concentration from 0.01 M to 0.05 M, from 0.025 M to 0.1 M, or from 0.05 M to 0.2 M.
  • the zwitterionic buffering agent comprises N-2- hydroxylethylpiperazine-N-2-ethane sulfonic acid (HEPES).
  • HEPES is present in the liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 0.2 M, 0.1M, 0.05M, 0.025M, or 0.01M.
  • a HEPES is present in the liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.01 M, 0.025M, 0.05M, 0.1M, or 0.2M.
  • HEPES is present in the liquid solution at a concentration from 0.01 M to 0.2 M.
  • HEPES is present in the liquid solution at a concentration from 0.01 M to 0.05 M, from 0.025 M to 0.1 M, or from 0.05 M to 0.2 M.
  • sulfate is present in the liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.2 pg/mL, 0.5 pg/mL, 1.0 pg/mL, 1.5 pg/mL, or 2.0 pg/mL. In an aspect, sulfate is present in the liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 2.0 pg/mL, 1.5 pg/mL, 1.0 pg/mL, 0.5 pg/mL, 0.2 pg/mL. In an aspect, sulfate is present in the liquid solution at a concentration between 0.2 pg/mL and 2 pg/mL.
  • sulfate is present in the liquid solution at a concentration from 0.2 pg/mL to 1.0 pg/mL, from 0.5 pg/mL to 1.5 pg/mL, from 1.0 pg/mL to 2.0 pg/mL.
  • the sulfate comprises zinc sulfate.
  • zinc sulfate is present in the liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.2 pg/mL, 0.5 pg/mL, 1.0 pg/mL, 1.5 pg/mL, or 2.0 pg/mL.
  • zinc sulfate is present in the liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 2.0 pg/mL, 1.5 pg/mL, 1.0 pg/mL, 0.5 pg/mL, 0.2 pg/mL.
  • zinc sulfate is present in the liquid solution at a concentration between 0.2 pg/mL and 2 pg/mL. In an aspect, zinc sulfate is present in the liquid solution at a concentration from 0.2 pg/mL to 1.0 pg/mL, from 0.5 pg/mL to 1.5 pg/mL, from 1.0 pg/mL to 2.0 pg/mL. In an aspect, zinc sulfate is present in the liquid solution at a concentration of 1 pg/mL.
  • the liquid solution comprises DL lipoic acid at a concentration greater than or equal to O.OOOlg/L, 0.00015 g/L, or 0.0002 g/L. In an aspect, the liquid solution comprises DL lipoic acid at a concentration less than or equal to 0.00025 g/L, 0.0002g/L, 0.00015 g/L, or 0.0001 g/L. In an aspect, the liquid solution comprises DL lipoic acid at a concentration from O.OOOlg/L to 0.0002g/L, or from 0.00015g/L to 0.00025g/L. In an aspect, the liquid solution comprises DL lipoic acid at 0.0002 g/L.
  • the liquid solution comprises thymidine at a concentration greater than or equal to O.OOOlg/L, 0.0002 g/L, 0.0003 g/L, 0.0004 g/L, 0.0005 g/L, 0.0006 g/L, or 0.0007 g/L.
  • the liquid solution comprises thymidine at a concentration less than or equal to 0.0008 g/L, 0.0007 g/L, 0.0006 g/L, 0.0005 g/L, 0.0004 g/L, 0.0003 g/L, 0.0002 g/L, or 0.0001 g/L.
  • the liquid solution comprises thymidine at a concentration from O.OOOlg/L to 0.0003g/L, from 0.0002 g/L to 0.0004 g/L, from 0.0003 g/L to 0.0005 g/L, from 0.0004 g/L to 0.0006 g/L, from 0.0005 g/L to 0.0007 g/L, or from 0.0006 g/L to 0.0008 g/L.
  • the liquid solution comprises thymidine at 0.0007 g/L.
  • the liquid solution comprises sodium phosphate dibasic at a concentration greater than or equal to O.OOOlg/L, 0.005 g/L, 0.010 g/L, 0.02 g/L, 0.03 g/L, 0.04 g/L, 0.05 g/L, 0.06 g/L, 0.07 g/L, 0.08 g/L, 0.09 g/L, 0.10 g/L, 0.11 g/L, 0.12 g/L, 0.13 g/L, 0.14 g/L, or 0.15 g/L.
  • the liquid solution comprises sodium phosphate dibasic at a concentration less than or equal to 0.16 g/L, 0.15 g/L, 0.14 g/L, 0.13 g/L, 0.12 g/L, 0.11 g/L, 0.10 g/L, 0.09 g/L, 0.08 g/L, 0.07 g/L, 0.06 g/L, 0.05 g/L, 0.04 g/L, 0.03 g/L, 0.02 g/L, 0.01 g/L, 0.005 g/L, or O.OOOlg/L.
  • the liquid solution comprises sodium phosphate dibasic at a concentration from O.OOOlg/L to 0.16 g/L.
  • the liquid solution comprises sodium phosphate dibasic at a concentration from O.OOOlg/L to 0. Ig/L, or from 0.05g/L to 0.16 g/L. In an aspect, the liquid solution comprises a sodium phosphate dibasic at a concentration of 0.1537 g/L.
  • the liquid solution comprises sodium pyruvate at a concentration greater than or equal to O.OOOlg/L, 0.005 g/L, 0.010 g/L, 0.02 g/L, 0.03 g/L, 0.04 g/L, 0.05 g/L, 0.06 g/L, 0.07 g/L, 0.08 g/L, 0.09 g/L, 0.10 g/L, 0.11 g/L, or 0.12 g/L.
  • the liquid solution comprises sodium pyruvate at a concentration less than or equal to 0.12 g/L, 0.11 g/L, 0.10 g/L, 0.09 g/L, 0.08 g/L, 0.07 g/L, 0.06 g/L, 0.05 g/L, 0.04 g/L, 0.03 g/L, 0.02 g/L, 0.01 g/L, 0.005 g/L, or O.OOOlg/L.
  • the liquid solution comprises sodium pyruvate at a concentration O.OOOlg/L to 0. Ig/L, or from 0.05g/L to 0.12 g/L.
  • the liquid solution comprises sodium pyruvate at a concentration of 0.11 g/L.
  • the liquid solution comprises an antibiotic.
  • the antibiotic can comprise streptomycin or penicillin.
  • the liquid solution comprises Calcium Lactate (CaLactate).
  • the liquid solution comprises CaLactate at a concentration greater than or equal to O. lmM, 0.2mM, or 0.3mM.
  • the liquid solution comprises CaLactate at a concentration less than or equal to 0.3mM, 0.2mM, or 0. ImM.
  • the liquid solution comprises CaLactate at a concentration from O. lmM to 0.3mM.
  • the one or more cells described herein are mammalian cells. In an aspect, the one or more cells described herein are obtained from a subject. In an aspect, the subject is a mammal. In an aspect, the subject is a human. In an aspect, the subject is female. In an aspect, the subject is a non-human mammal.
  • the subject is in the order of Rodentia, Chiroptera, Soricomorpha, Primate, Carnivora, Artiodactyla Diprotodontia, Lagomorpha, Didelphimorphia, Cetacea, Dasyuromorphia, Afrosoricida, Erinaceomorpha, Cingulata, Peramelemorphia, Scandentia, Perissodactya, Macroscelidea, Pilosa, Monotremata, or Proboscidea.
  • the subject is a dog, a cat, a horse, a goat, a cow, a mouse, a rat, or a primate.
  • one or more cells comprise oocytes. In an aspect, one or more cells consist of oocytes. In an aspect, a cell of the one or more cells is in meiosis or metaphase II. In an aspect, a cell of the one or more cells has formed pronuclei.
  • one or more cells are at a temperature greater than 5 degrees Celsius, 6 degrees Celsius, 7 degrees Celsius, 8 degrees Celsius, 9 degrees Celsius, 10 degrees Celsius, 11 degrees Celsius, 12 degrees Celsius, 13 degrees Celsius, 14 degrees Celsius, 15 degrees Celsius, 16 degrees Celsius, 17 degrees Celsius, 18 degrees Celsius, 19 degrees Celsius, 20 degrees Celsius, 21 degrees Celsius, 22 degrees Celsius, 23 degrees Celsius, 24 degrees Celsius, 25 degrees Celsius, 26 degrees Celsius, 27 degrees Celsius, 28 degrees Celsius, 29 degrees Celsius, 30 degrees Celsius, 31 degrees Celsius, 32 degrees Celsius, 33 degrees Celsius, 34 degrees Celsius, 35 degrees Celsius, 36 degrees Celsius, 37 degrees Celsius, 38 degrees Celsius, 39 degrees Celsius, 40 degrees Celsius, 41 degrees Celsius, 42 degrees Celsius, 43 degrees Celsius, or 44 degrees Celsius.
  • the one or more cells are at a temperature of 45 degrees Celsius, 44 degrees Celsius, 43 degrees Celsius, 42 degrees Celsius, 41 degrees Celsius, 40 degrees Celsius, 39 degrees Celsius, 38 degrees Celsius, 37 degrees Celsius, 36 degrees Celsius, 35 degrees Celsius, 34 degrees Celsius, 33 degrees Celsius, 32 degrees Celsius, 31 degrees Celsius, 30 degrees Celsius, 29 degrees Celsius, 28 degrees Celsius, 27 degrees Celsius, 26 degrees Celsius, 25 degrees Celsius, 24 degrees Celsius, 23 degrees Celsius, 22 degrees Celsius, 21 degrees Celsius, 20 degrees Celsius, 19 degrees Celsius, 18 degrees Celsius, 17 degrees Celsius, 16 degrees Celsius, 15 degrees Celsius, 14 degrees Celsius, 13 degrees Celsius, 12 degrees Celsius, 11 degrees Celsius, 10 degrees Celsius, 9 degrees Celsius, 8 degrees Celsius, 7 degrees Celsius, 6 degrees Celsius, 5 degrees Celsius, or 4 degrees Celsius.
  • the one or more cells are between 4 degrees Celsius and 10 degrees Celsius, between 5 degrees Celsius and 20 degrees Celsius, between 15 degrees Celsius and 25 degrees Celsius, between 20 degrees Celsius and 30 degrees Celsius, or between 25 degrees Celsius and 38 degrees Celsius.
  • the liquid solution comprises dibutryl-cAMP, caffeine, beta-estradiol, progesterone and zinc sulfate.
  • the liquid solution comprises dibutryl-cAMP, caffeine, beta-estradiol, progesterone, sodium chloride and zinc sulfate.
  • the liquid solution comprises dibutryl-cAMP, caffeine, beta-estradiol, progesterone, zinc sulfate, insulin like growth factor 1 (IGF1), and colony stimulating factor 1 (CSF1).
  • the concentration of dibutryl-cAMP is from O. lmM to 2.0mM.
  • the concentration of caffeine is from 0. ImM to 2.0mM.
  • the concentration of estradiol is from 5ng/mL to 2,000ng/mL.
  • the concentration of progesterone is from 5 ng/mL to 2,000 ng/mL.
  • the concentration of zinc sulfate is from 0.2pg/mL to 2.0 pg/mL.
  • the concentration of insulin like growth factor (IGF1) is from 5ng/mL to 50ng/mL.
  • the concentration of colony stimulating factor 1 (CSF1) is from 5ng/mL to 50ng/mL.
  • the concentration of sodium chloride is less than 7g/L. In an aspect, the concentration of sodium chloride is less than 6g/L.
  • the concentration of sodium chloride is 5.96g/L.
  • the liquid solution comprises 0.4mM dibutyryl -cAMP, 0.4mM caffeine, lOOng/mL beta-estradiol, 50ng/mL progesterone, and 1 pg/mL zinc sulfate.
  • the liquid solution comprises 0.4mM dibutyryl-cAMP, 0.4mM caffeine, lOOng/mL beta-estradiol, 50ng/mL progesterone, 5.96 g/L sodium chloride and 1 pg/mL zinc sulfate.
  • the liquid solution comprises 0.0002g/L DL lipoic acid, 0.0007g/L thymidine, 0.1537 g/L sodium phosphate dibasic, and O. l lg/L sodium pyruvate.
  • the present disclosure provides for, and includes, a method for maintaining a respiration of one or more cells comprising: a) placing one or more cells into a liquid solution comprising: (i) a methylxanthine, and (ii) one or more of the group consisting of a human serum protein, a derivative of adenosine monophosphate, and a cytokine, and b) maintaining a temperature of the liquid solution between 4 degrees Celsius and 38 degrees Celsius.
  • the present disclosure provides for, and includes, a method for maintaining a respiration of one or more cells comprising: a) placing one or more cells into a liquid solution comprising: (i) a sulfate at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.9 pg/mL, and (ii) one or more of the group consisting of lipoic acid, thymidine, sodium phosphate dibasic, and sodium pyruvate, and b) maintaining a temperature of the liquid solution between 4 degrees Celsius and 38 degrees Celsius.
  • the present disclosure provides for, and includes, a method for maintaining a respiration of one or more cells comprising: a) placing one or more cells into a liquid solution comprising: DL lipoic acid at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.000 Ig/L, thymidine at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.0001 g/L, sodium phosphate dibasic at a concentration greater than or equal to O.OOOlg/L, and sodium pyruvate at a concentration greater than or equal to O.OOOlg/L, and b) maintaining a temperature of the liquid solution between 4 degrees Celsius and 38 degrees Celsius.
  • the present disclosure provides for, and includes, a method for maintaining a respiration of one or more cells comprising: a) placing one or more cells into a liquid solution described herein and b) maintaining a temperature of the liquid solution between 4 degrees Celsius and 38 degrees Celsius.
  • the present disclosure provides for, and includes, a method for inducing parthenogenesis in a gamete comprising: a) placing one or more gametes into a liquid solution comprising: (i) a methylxanthine, and (ii) one or more of the group consisting of a human serum protein, a derivative of adenosine monophosphate, and a cytokine; and b) maintaining a temperature of the liquid solution between 4 degrees Celsius and 38 degrees Celsius.
  • the present disclosure provides for, and includes, a method for inducing parthenogenesis in a gamete comprising: a) placing one or more gametes into a liquid solution comprising: (i) a sulfate at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.9 pg/mL, and (ii) one or more of the group consisting of lipoic acid, thymidine, sodium phosphate dibasic, and sodium pyruvate; and b) maintaining a temperature of the liquid solution between 4 degrees Celsius and 38 degrees Celsius.
  • the present disclosure provides for, and includes, a method for inducing parthenogenesis in a gamete comprising: a) placing one or more gametes into a liquid solution comprising: DL lipoic acid at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.000 Ig/L, thymidine at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.0001 g/L, sodium phosphate dibasic at a concentration greater than or equal to O.OOOlg/L, and sodium pyruvate at a concentration greater than or equal to O.OOOlg/L; and b) maintaining a temperature of the liquid solution between 4 degrees Celsius and 38 degrees Celsius.
  • the present disclosure provides for, and includes, a method for inducing parthenogenesis in a gamete comprising: a) placing one or more gametes into a liquid solution described herein; and b) maintaining a temperature of the liquid solution between 4 degrees Celsius and 38 degrees Celsius.
  • maintaining a temperature of the liquid solution comprises placing the liquid solution into a vial.
  • the vial can comprise glass or plastic.
  • the vial can comprise polypropylene.
  • maintain a temperature of the liquid solution comprises placing a propylene vial is placed into thermal insulation.
  • the thermal insulation comprises polystyrene foam.
  • the temperature is maintained for more than 1 hour, 2 hours, 3 hours, 4 hours, 5 hours, 6 hours, 7 hours, 8 hours, 9 hours, 10 hours, 11 hours, 12 hours, 18 hours, 24 hours, 36 hours, 48 hours, 72 hours, four days, five days, six days, one week, two weeks, three weeks, or four weeks.
  • the temperature is maintained greater than or equal to 4 degrees Celsius, 5 degrees Celsius, 6 degrees Celsius, 7 degrees Celsius, 8 degrees Celsius, 9 degrees Celsius, 10 degrees Celsius, 11 degrees Celsius, 12 degrees Celsius, 13 degrees Celsius, 14 degrees Celsius, 15 degrees Celsius, 16 degrees Celsius, 17 degrees Celsius, 18 degrees Celsius, 19 degrees Celsius, 20 degrees Celsius, 21 degrees Celsius, 22 degrees Celsius, 23 degrees Celsius, 24 degrees Celsius, 25 degrees Celsius, 26 degrees Celsius, 27 degrees Celsius, 28 degrees Celsius, 29 degrees Celsius, 30 degrees Celsius, 31 degrees Celsius, 32 degrees Celsius, 33 degrees Celsius, 34 degrees Celsius, 35 degrees Celsius, 36 degrees Celsius, 37 degrees Celsius, or 38 degrees Celsius.
  • the temperature is maintained less than or equal to 38 degrees Celsius, 37 degrees Celsius, 36 degrees Celsius, 35 degrees Celsius, 34 degrees Celsius, 33 degrees Celsius, 32 degrees Celsius, 31 degrees Celsius, 30 degrees Celsius, 29 degrees Celsius, 28 degrees Celsius, 27 degrees Celsius, 26 degrees Celsius, 25 degrees Celsius, 24 degrees Celsius, 23 degrees Celsius, 22 degrees Celsius, 21 degrees Celsius, 20 degrees Celsius, 19 degrees Celsius, 18 degrees Celsius, 17 degrees Celsius, 16 degrees Celsius, 15 degrees Celsius, 14 degrees Celsius, 13 degrees Celsius, 12 degrees Celsius, 11 degrees Celsius, 10 degrees Celsius, 9 degrees Celsius, 8 degrees Celsius, 7 degrees Celsius, 6 degrees Celsius, 5 degrees Celsius, or 4 degrees Celsius.
  • the temperature is maintained between 4 degrees Celsius and 10 degrees Celsius, between 5 degrees Celsius and 20 degrees Celsius, between 15 degrees Celsius and 25 degrees Celsius, between 20 degrees Celsius and 30 degrees Celsius, or between 25 degrees Celsius and 38 degrees Celsius.
  • the present disclosure provides for, and includes, a system for cell transport comprising (i) said liquid comprising: (i) a methylxanthine, and (ii) one or more of the group consisting of a human serum protein, a derivative of adenosine monophosphate, and a cytokine, and (ii) a thermal insulator encapsulating the liquid solution and one or more cells.
  • the present disclosure provides for, and includes, a system for cell transport comprising (i) said liquid solution comprising: (i) a sulfate at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.9 pg/mL, and (ii) one or more of the group consisting of lipoic acid, thymidine, sodium phosphate dibasic, and sodium pyruvate, and (ii) a thermal insulator encapsulating the liquid solution and one or more cells.
  • the present disclosure provides for, and includes, a system for cell transport comprising (i) said liquid solution comprising: DL lipoic acid at a concentration greater than or equal to O.OOOlg/L, thymidine at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.0001 g/L, sodium phosphate dibasic at a concentration greater than or equal to O.OOOlg/L, and sodium pyruvate at a concentration greater than or equal to O.OOOlg/L, and (ii) a thermal insulator encapsulating the liquid solution and one or more cells.
  • the present disclosure provides for, and includes, a system for cell transport comprising (i) said liquid solution described herein and (ii) a thermal insulator encapsulating the liquid solution and one or more cells.
  • the thermal insulator comprises polypropylene and/or polystyrene. In an aspect, the thermal insulator comprises a polypropylene vial. In an aspect, the thermal insulator comprises a polypropylene vial and/or polystyrene foam. In an aspect, the thermal insulator comprises polystyrene foam. In an aspect, the thermal insulator comprises a polystyrene foam rack. In an aspect, the polystyrene foam rack has a polystyrene foam cover. In an aspect, the thermal insulator comprises a polystyrene foam box configured to encapsulate the polystyrene foam rack. In an aspect the thermal insulator comprises a polystyrene foam box configured to encapsulate the polypropylene vial. C. Kits
  • a kit can comprise one or more of the components described herein.
  • the kit can comprise the liquid solution described herein.
  • the present disclosure provides for, and includes, a kit for cell transport comprising (i) a liquid solution comprising: (i) a methylxanthine, and (ii) one or more of the group consisting of a human serum protein, a derivative of adenosine monophosphate, and a cytokine, and (ii) a thermal insulator.
  • kits for cell transport comprising (i) a liquid solution comprising: (i) a sulfate at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.9 pg/mL, and (ii) one or more of the group consisting of lipoic acid, thymidine, sodium phosphate dibasic, and sodium pyruvate, and (ii) a thermal insulator.
  • the present disclosure provides for, and includes, a kit for cell transport comprising (i) a liquid solution comprising: DL lipoic acid at a concentration greater than or equal to O.OOOlg/L, thymidine at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.0001 g/L, sodium phosphate dibasic at a concentration greater than or equal to O.OOOlg/L, and sodium pyruvate at a concentration greater than or equal to O.OOOlg/L and (ii) a thermal insulator.
  • the present disclosure provides for, and includes, a kit for cell transport comprising (i) a liquid solution described herein and (ii) a thermal insulator.
  • the kit comprises a thermometer.
  • the thermometer is digital.
  • the thermometer is an alcohol thermometer, a mercury thermometer, or an infrared thermometer.
  • the kit comprises instructions.
  • the thermal insulator comprises polypropylene and/or polystyrene. In an aspect, the thermal insulator comprises a polypropylene vial. In an aspect, the thermal insulator comprises a polypropylene vial and/or polystyrene foam. In an aspect, the thermal insulator comprises polystyrene foam. In an aspect, the thermal insulator comprises a polystyrene foam rack. In an aspect, the polystyrene foam rack has a polystyrene foam cover. In an aspect, the thermal insulator comprises a polystyrene foam box configured to encapsulate the polystyrene foam rack. In an aspect the thermal insulator comprises a polystyrene foam box configured to encapsulate the polypropylene vial.
  • the term “and/or” when used in a list of two or more items, means that any one of the listed items can be employed by itself or in combination with any one or more of the listed items.
  • the expression “A and/or B” is intended to mean either or both of A and B, i.e., A alone, B alone, or A and B in combination.
  • the expression “A, B and/or C” is intended to mean A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B in combination, A and C in combination, B and C in combination, or A, B, and C in combination.
  • parthenogenesis refers to asexual reproduction in which a gamete divides without fertilization.
  • Embodiment 1 A liquid solution for in-vitro transport of one or more cells comprising: (i) a methylxanthine, and (ii) one or more of the group consisting of a human serum protein, a derivative of adenosine monophosphate, a hormone, and a cytokine.
  • Embodiment 2 The liquid solution of Embodiment 1, wherein said methylxanthine is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0.1 mM to 2.0 mM.
  • Embodiment 3 The liquid solution of Embodiment 1, wherein said methylxanthine is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.1 mM.
  • Embodiment 4 The liquid solution of Embodiment 1, wherein said methylxanthine is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 2.0 mM.
  • Embodiment 5 The liquid solution of Embodiment 1, wherein said methylxanthine comprises 1, 3, 7-trimethylpurine-2, 6-dione (caffeine) or derivative thereof.
  • Embodiment 6 The liquid solution of Embodiment 5, wherein said caffeine or derivative thereof is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0.1 mM to 2.0 mM.
  • Embodiment 7 The liquid solution of Embodiment 5, wherein said caffeine or derivative thereof is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.1 mM.
  • Embodiment 8 The liquid solution of Embodiment 5, wherein said caffeine or derivative thereof is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 2.0 mM.
  • Embodiment 9 The liquid solution of Embodiment 5, wherein said caffeine or derivative thereof is present in said liquid solution at a concentration of 0.4mM.
  • Embodiment 10 The liquid solution of Embodiment 1, wherein said human serum protein is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 0.2% w/v.
  • Embodiment 11 The liquid solution of Embodiment 1, wherein said human serum protein is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.01% w/v.
  • Embodiment 12 The liquid solution of Embodiment 1, wherein said human serum protein is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0.01% w/v to 0.2% w/v.
  • Embodiment 13 The liquid solution of Embodiment 1, wherein said human serum protein comprises albumin or globulin.
  • Embodiment 14 The liquid solution of Embodiment 13, wherein said albumin comprises human serum albumin.
  • Embodiment 15 The liquid solution of Embodiment 13, wherein said globulin comprises alpha globulin or beta globulin.
  • Embodiment 16 The liquid solution of Embodiment 13, wherein said albumin is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 0.2% w/v.
  • Embodiment 17 The liquid solution of Embodiment 13, wherein said albumin is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.01% w/v.
  • Embodiment 18 The liquid solution of Embodiment 13, wherein said albumin is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0.01% w/v to 0.2% w/v.
  • Embodiment 19 The liquid solution of Embodiment 13, wherein said globulin is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 0.04% w/v.
  • Embodiment 20 The liquid solution of Embodiment 13, wherein said globulin is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.01% w/v.
  • Embodiment 21 The liquid solution of Embodiment 13, wherein said globulin is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0.01% w/v to 0.04% w/v.
  • Embodiment 22 The liquid solution of Embodiment 1, wherein said derivative of adenosine monophosphate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from O.lmM to 2.0mM.
  • Embodiment 23 The liquid solution of Embodiment 1, wherein said derivative of adenosine monophosphate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration great than or equal to O.lmM.
  • Embodiment 24 The liquid solution of Embodiment 1, wherein said derivative of adenosine monophosphate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 2.0mM.
  • Embodiment 25 The liquid solution of Embodiment 1, wherein said derivative of adenosine monophosphate comprises a cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP).
  • cAMP cyclic adenosine monophosphate
  • Embodiment 26 The liquid solution of Embodiment 25, wherein said cAMP is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from O.lmM to 2.0mM.
  • Embodiment 27 The liquid solution of Embodiment 25, wherein said cAMP is present in said liquid solution at a concentration great than or equal to O.lmM.
  • Embodiment 28 The liquid solution of Embodiment 25, wherein said cAMP is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 2.0mM.
  • Embodiment 29 The liquid solution of Embodiment 25, wherein said cAMP comprises dibutyrlcyclicAMP.
  • Embodiment 30 The liquid solution of Embodiment 29, wherein said dibutyrlcyclicAMP is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0. ImM to 2.0mM.
  • Embodiment 31 The liquid solution of Embodiment 29, wherein said dibutyrlcyclicAMP is present in said liquid solution at a concentration great than or equal to O. lmM.
  • Embodiment 32 The liquid solution of Embodiment 29, wherein said dibutyrlcyclicAMP is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 2.0mM.
  • Embodiment 33 The liquid solution of Embodiment 29, wherein said dibutyrlcyclicAMP is present in said liquid solution at a concentration of 0.4mM.
  • Embodiment 34 The liquid solution of Embodiment 1, wherein said cytokine is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 5ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 35 The liquid solution of Embodiment 1, wherein said cytokine is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 100 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 36 The liquid solution of Embodiment 1, wherein said cytokine is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 5 ng/mL and 100 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 37 The liquid solution of Embodiment 1, wherein said cytokine comprises a growth factor.
  • Embodiment 38 The liquid solution of Embodiment 37, wherein said growth factor is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 5 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 39 The liquid solution of Embodiment 37, wherein said growth factor is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 100 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 40 The liquid solution of Embodiment 37, wherein said growth factor is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 5 ng/mL and 100 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 41 The liquid solution of Embodiment 37, wherein said growth factor comprises insulin like growth factor 1 (IGF1) or colony stimulating factor 1 (CSF1).
  • IGF1 insulin like growth factor 1
  • CSF1 colony stimulating factor 1
  • Embodiment 42 The liquid solution of Embodiment 41, wherein said IGF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 5 ng/mL and 50 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 43 The liquid solution of Embodiment 41, wherein said IGF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 50 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 44 The liquid solution of Embodiment 41, wherein said IGF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 5 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 45 The liquid solution of Embodiment 41, wherein said CSF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 5 ng/mL and 50 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 46 The liquid solution of Embodiment 41, wherein said CSF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 50 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 47 The liquid solution of Embodiment 41, wherein said CSF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 5 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 48 The liquid solution of Embodiment 41, wherein said growth factor comprises insulin like growth factor 1 (IGF1) and colony stimulating factor 1 (CSF1).
  • IGF1 insulin like growth factor 1
  • CSF1 colony stimulating factor 1
  • Embodiment 49 The liquid solution of Embodiment 41, wherein said IGF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 5 ng/mL and 50 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 50 The liquid solution of Embodiment 41, wherein said IGF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 50 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 51 The liquid solution of Embodiment 41, wherein said IGF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 5 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 52 The liquid solution of Embodiment 41, wherein said CSF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 5 ng/mL and 50 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 53 The liquid solution of Embodiment 41, wherein said CSF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 50 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 54 The liquid solution of Embodiment 41, wherein said CSF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 5 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 55 The liquid solution of Embodiment 1, wherein said hormone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 5 ng/mL to 100 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 56 The liquid solution of Embodiment 1, wherein said hormone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than 5 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 57 The liquid solution of Embodiment 1, wherein said hormone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than 100 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 58 The liquid solution of Embodiment 1, wherein said hormone comprises a steroid hormone.
  • Embodiment 59 The liquid solution of Embodiment 58, wherein said steroid hormone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 5 ng/mL to 4,000 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 60 The liquid solution of Embodiment 58, wherein said steroid hormone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than 5 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 61 The liquid solution of Embodiment 58, wherein said steroid hormone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than 4,000 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 62 The liquid solution of Embodiment 58, wherein said steroid hormone comprises progesterone or estradiol.
  • Embodiment 63 The liquid solution of Embodiment 62, wherein said progesterone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 5 ng/mL to 2,000 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 64 The liquid solution of Embodiment 62, wherein said progesterone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than 5 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 65 The liquid solution of Embodiment 62, wherein said progesterone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than 2,000 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 66 The liquid solution of Embodiment 62, wherein said estradiol is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 5 ng/mL to 2,000 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 67 The liquid solution of Embodiment 62, wherein said estradiol is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than 5 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 68 The liquid solution of Embodiment 62, wherein said estradiol is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than 2,000 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 69 The liquid solution of Embodiment 58, wherein said steroid hormone comprises progesterone and beta-estradiol.
  • Embodiment 70 The liquid solution of Embodiment 69, wherein said progesterone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 5 ng/mL to 2,000 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 71 The liquid solution of Embodiment 69, wherein said progesterone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than 5 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 72 The liquid solution of Embodiment 69, wherein said progesterone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than 2,000 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 73 The liquid solution of Embodiment 69, wherein said betaestradiol is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 5 ng/mL to 2,000 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 74 The liquid solution of Embodiment 69, wherein said betaestradiol is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than 5 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 75 The liquid solution of Embodiment 69, wherein said betaestradiol is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than 2,000 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 76 The liquid solution of Embodiment 69, wherein said betaestradiol is present in said liquid solution at a concentration of 100 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 77 The liquid solution of Embodiment 69, wherein said progesterone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration of 50 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 78 The liquid solution of Embodiment 1, further comprising a zwitterionic buffering agent.
  • Embodiment 79. The liquid solution of Embodiment 78, wherein said zwitterionic buffering agent is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 0.2 M.
  • Embodiment 80 The liquid solution of Embodiment 78, wherein said zwitterionic buffering agent is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.01 M.
  • Embodiment 81 The liquid solution of Embodiment 78, wherein said zwitterionic buffering agent is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0.01 M to 0.2 M.
  • Embodiment 82 The liquid solution of Embodiment 78, wherein said zwitterionic buffering agent comprises N-2-hydroxylethylpiperazine-N-2-ethane sulfonic acid (HEPES).
  • HEPES N-2-hydroxylethylpiperazine-N-2-ethane sulfonic acid
  • Embodiment 83 The liquid solution of Embodiment 82, wherein said HEPES is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 0.2 M.
  • Embodiment 84 The liquid solution of Embodiment 82, wherein said HEPES is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.01 M.
  • Embodiment 85 The liquid solution of Embodiment 82, wherein said HEPES is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0.01 M to 0.2 M.
  • Embodiment 86 The liquid solution of Embodiment 80, wherein said HEPES is present in said liquid solution at a concentration of 0.025M.
  • Embodiment 87 The liquid solution of Embodiment 1, further comprising a sulfate
  • Embodiment 88 The liquid solution of Embodiment 87, wherein said sulfate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.2 pg/mL.
  • Embodiment 89 The liquid solution of Embodiment 87, wherein said sulfate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 2.0 pg/mL.
  • Embodiment 90 The liquid solution of Embodiment 87, wherein said sulfate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 0.2 pg/mL and 2 pg/mL.
  • Embodiment 91 The liquid solution of Embodiment 87, wherein said sulfate comprises zinc sulfate.
  • Embodiment 92 The liquid solution of Embodiment 91, wherein said zinc sulfate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.2 pg/mL.
  • Embodiment 93 The liquid solution of Embodiment 91, wherein said zinc sulfate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 2.0 pg/mL.
  • Embodiment 94 The liquid solution of Embodiment 91, wherein said zinc sulfate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 0.2 pg/mL and 2 pg/mL.
  • Embodiment 95 The liquid solution of Embodiment 91, wherein said zinc sulfate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration of 0.1 pg/mL.
  • Embodiment 96 The liquid solution of Embodiment 1, wherein said one or more cells comprise oocytes.
  • Embodiment 97 The liquid solution of Embodiment 1, wherein said one or more cells consist of oocytes.
  • Embodiment 98 The liquid solution of Embodiment 1, wherein a cell of said one or more cells is in meiosis or metaphase II.
  • Embodiment 99 The liquid solution of Embodiment 1, wherein a cell of said one or more cells has formed pronuclei.
  • Embodiment 100 The liquid solution of Embodiment 1, wherein said one or more cells are at a temperature greater than 5 degrees Celsius.
  • Embodiment 101 A liquid solution for in-vitro transport of one or more cells comprising: (i) a sulfate at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.9 pg/mL, and (ii) one or more of the group consisting of lipoic acid, thymidine, sodium phosphate dibasic, and sodium pyruvate.
  • Embodiment 102 The liquid solution of Embodiment 101, wherein said sulfate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 2.0 pg/mL.
  • Embodiment 103 The liquid solution of Embodiment 101, wherein said sulfate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 0.9 pg/mL and 2 pg/mL.
  • Embodiment 104 The liquid solution of Embodiment 101, wherein said sulfate comprises zinc sulfate.
  • Embodiment 105 The liquid solution of Embodiment 104, wherein said zinc sulfate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 1.0 pg/mL.
  • Embodiment 106 The liquid solution of Embodiment 104, wherein said zinc sulfate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 2.0 pg/mL.
  • Embodiment 107 The liquid solution of Embodiment 104, wherein said zinc sulfate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 0.9 pg/mL and 2 pg/mL.
  • Embodiment 108 The liquid solution of Embodiment 101, wherein said lipoic acid is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.0001 g/L.
  • Embodiment 109 The liquid solution of Embodiment 101, wherein said lipoic acid is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 0.0001 g/L and 0.0003 g/L.
  • Embodiment 110 The liquid solution of Embodiment 101, wherein said lipoic acid is present in said liquid solution at a concentration of 0.0002 g/L.
  • Embodiment 111 The liquid solution of Embodiment 101, wherein said lipoic acid comprises DL lipoic acid thioctic.
  • Embodiment 112. The liquid solution of Embodiment 101, wherein said thymidine is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 0.0006 g/L and 0.0008 g/L.
  • Embodiment 113 The liquid solution of Embodiment 101, wherein said thymidine is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.0006 g/L.
  • Embodiment 114 The liquid solution of Embodiment 101, wherein said thymidine is present in said liquid solution at a concentration of 0.0007 g/L.
  • Embodiment 115 The liquid solution of Embodiment 101, wherein said sodium phosphate dibasic is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.1 g/L.
  • Embodiment 116 The liquid solution of Embodiment 101, wherein said sodium phosphate dibasic is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 0.2 g/L.
  • Embodiment 117 The liquid solution of Embodiment 101, wherein said sodium phosphate dibasic is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between O. lg/L and 0.2g/L.
  • Embodiment 118 The liquid solution of Embodiment 101, wherein said sodium phosphate dibasic is present in said liquid solution at a concentration of 0.1537 g/L.
  • Embodiment 119 The liquid solution of Embodiment 101, wherein said sodium pyruvate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 0.05 g/L and 0.2g/L.
  • Embodiment 120 The liquid solution of Embodiment 101, wherein said sodium pyruvate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.05 g/L.
  • Embodiment 121 The liquid solution of Embodiment 101, wherein said sodium pyruvate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 0.2 g/L.
  • Embodiment 122 The liquid solution of Embodiment 101, wherein said sodium pyruvate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration of 0.11 g/L.
  • Embodiment 123 The liquid solution of Embodiment 1, wherein said one or more cells comprise oocytes.
  • Embodiment 124 The liquid solution of Embodiment 1, wherein a cell of said one or more cells is in meiosis or metaphase II.
  • Embodiment 125 The liquid solution of Embodiment 1, wherein a cell of said one or more cells has formed pronuclei.
  • Embodiment 126 The liquid solution of Embodiment 1, wherein said one or more cells are at a temperature greater than 5 degrees Celsius.
  • Embodiment 127 A liquid solution for in-vitro transport of one or more cells comprising DL lipoic acid at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.000 Ig/L, thymidine at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.0001 g/L, sodium phosphate dibasic at a concentration greater than or equal to O.OOOlg/L, and sodium pyruvate at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.0001 g/L.
  • Embodiment 128 The liquid solution of Embodiment 128, wherein said DL lipoic acid is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 0.0001 g/L and 0.0003 g/L.
  • Embodiment 129 The liquid solution of Embodiment 128, wherein said DL lipoic acid is present in said liquid solution at a concentration of 0.0002 g/L.
  • Embodiment 130 The liquid solution of Embodiment 128, wherein said DL lipoic acid comprises DL lipoic acid thioctic.
  • Embodiment 131 The liquid solution of Embodiment 128, wherein said thymidine is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 0.0006 g/L and 0.0008 g/L.
  • Embodiment 132 The liquid solution of Embodiment 128, wherein said thymidine is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.0006 g/L.
  • Embodiment 133 The liquid solution of Embodiment 128, wherein said thymidine is present in said liquid solution at a concentration of 0.0007 g/L.
  • Embodiment 134 The liquid solution of Embodiment 128, wherein said sodium phosphate dibasic is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.1 g/L.
  • Embodiment 135. The liquid solution of Embodiment 128, wherein said sodium phosphate dibasic is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 0.2 g/L.
  • Embodiment 136 The liquid solution of Embodiment 128, wherein said sodium phosphate dibasic is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between O. lg/L and 0.2g/L.
  • Embodiment 137 The liquid solution of Embodiment 128, wherein said sodium phosphate dibasic is present in said liquid solution at a concentration of 0.1537 g/L.
  • Embodiment 138 The liquid solution of Embodiment 128, wherein said sodium pyruvate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 0.05 g/L and 0.2g/L.
  • Embodiment 139 The liquid solution of Embodiment 128, wherein said sodium pyruvate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.05 g/L.
  • Embodiment 140 The liquid solution of Embodiment 128, wherein said sodium pyruvate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 0.2 g/L.
  • Embodiment 141 The liquid solution of Embodiment 128, wherein said sodium pyruvate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration of 0.11 g/L.
  • Embodiment 142 The liquid solution of Embodiment 128, further comprising sodium chloride at a concentration less than 7 g/L.
  • Embodiment 143 The liquid solution of Embodiment 128, further comprising sodium chloride at a concentration less than 6 g/L.
  • Embodiment 144 The liquid solution of Embodiment 128, further comprising sodium chloride at a concentration of 5.96 g/L.
  • Embodiment 145 The liquid solution of Embodiment 128, wherein said one or more cells comprise mammalian cells.
  • Embodiment 146 The liquid solution of Embodiment 128, wherein said one or more cells comprise gametes.
  • Embodiment 147 The liquid solution of Embodiment 128, wherein said one or more cells comprise an oocyte.
  • Embodiment 148 The liquid solution of Embodiment 128, wherein said one or more cells are at a temperature greater than 5 degrees Celsius.
  • Embodiment 149 A method for maintaining a respiration of one or more cells comprising: a) placing one or more cells into a liquid solution comprising:
  • Embodiment 150 The method of Embodiment 149, wherein b) comprises maintaining said temperature for greater than 8 hours.
  • Embodiment 151 The method of Embodiment 149, wherein b) comprises maintaining said temperature for greater than 12 hours.
  • Embodiment 152 The method of Embodiment 149, wherein b) comprises maintaining said temperature for greater than 24 hours.
  • Embodiment 153 The method of Embodiment 149, wherein b) comprises maintaining said temperature for greater than 48 hours.
  • Embodiment 154 The method of Embodiment 149, wherein b) comprises maintaining said temperature for greater than 72 hours.
  • Embodiment 155 The method of Embodiment 149, wherein a) comprises placing said one or more cells and said liquid solution into a polypropylene vial.
  • Embodiment 156 The method of Embodiment 155, wherein b) comprises placing said polypropylene vial into thermal insulation.
  • Embodiment 157 The method of Embodiment 156, wherein said thermal insulation comprises polystyrene foam.
  • Embodiment 158 The method of Embodiment 149, further comprising maintaining said temperature of said liquid solution at less than 30 degrees Celsius.
  • Embodiment 159 The method of Embodiment 149, further comprising maintain said temperature of said liquid solution at greater than 5 degrees Celsius.
  • Embodiment 160 The method of Embodiment 149, wherein said one or more cells comprise oocytes.
  • Embodiment 161 The method of Embodiment 149, wherein said one or more cells consist of oocytes.
  • Embodiment 162 The method of Embodiment 149, wherein a cell of said one or more cells is in meiosis or metaphase II.
  • Embodiment 163 The method of Embodiment 149, wherein said methylxanthine is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0.1 mM to 2.0 mM.
  • Embodiment 164 The method of Embodiment 149, wherein said methylxanthine is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.1 mM.
  • Embodiment 165 The method of Embodiment 149, wherein said methylxanthine is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 2.0 mM.
  • Embodiment 166 The method of Embodiment 149, wherein said methylxanthine comprises 1, 3, 7-trimethylpurine-2, 6-dione (caffeine) or derivative thereof.
  • Embodiment 167 The method of Embodiment 166, wherein said caffeine or derivative thereof is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0.1 mM to 2.0 mM.
  • Embodiment 168 The method of Embodiment 166, wherein said caffeine or derivative thereof is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.1 mM.
  • Embodiment 169 The method of Embodiment 166, wherein said caffeine or derivative thereof is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 2.0 mM.
  • Embodiment 170 The method of Embodiment 166, wherein said caffeine or derivative thereof is present in said liquid solution at a concentration of 0.4mM.
  • Embodiment 171 The method of Embodiment 149, wherein said human serum protein comprises albumin or globulin.
  • Embodiment 172 The method of Embodiment 171, wherein said albumin comprises human serum albumin.
  • Embodiment 173 The method of Embodiment 171, wherein said globulin comprises alpha globulin or beta globulin.
  • Embodiment 174 The method of Embodiment 171, wherein said albumin is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 0.2% w/v.
  • Embodiment 175. The method of Embodiment 171, wherein said albumin is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.01% w/v.
  • Embodiment 176 The method of Embodiment 171, wherein said albumin is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0.01% w/v to 0.2% w/v.
  • Embodiment 177 The method of Embodiment 171, wherein said globulin is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 0.04% w/v.
  • Embodiment 178 The method of Embodiment 171, wherein said globulin is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.01% w/v.
  • Embodiment 179 The method of Embodiment 171, wherein said globulin is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0.01% w/v to 0.04% w/v.
  • Embodiment 180 The method of Embodiment 149, wherein said derivative of adenosine monophosphate comprises a cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP).
  • cAMP cyclic adenosine monophosphate
  • Embodiment 181 The method of Embodiment 180, wherein said cAMP is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0. ImM to 2.0mM.
  • Embodiment 182 The method of Embodiment 180, wherein said cAMP comprises dibutyrlcyclicAMP.
  • Embodiment 183 The method of Embodiment 182, wherein said dibutyrlcyclicAMP is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0. ImM to 2.0mM.
  • Embodiment 184 The method of Embodiment 182, wherein said dibutyrlcyclicAMP is present in said liquid solution at a concentration great than or equal to O. lmM.
  • Embodiment 185 The method of Embodiment 182, wherein said dibutyrlcyclicAMP is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 2.0mM.
  • Embodiment 186 The method of Embodiment 182, wherein said dibutyrlcyclicAMP is present in said liquid solution at a concentration of 0.4mM.
  • Embodiment 187 The method of Embodiment 149, wherein said cytokine is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 5ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 188 The method of Embodiment 149, wherein said cytokine comprises a growth factor.
  • Embodiment 189 The method of Embodiment 188, wherein said growth factor is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 5 ng/mL and 100 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 190 The method of Embodiment 188, wherein said growth factor comprises insulin like growth factor 1 (IGF1) or colony stimulating factor 1 (CSF1).
  • IGF1 insulin like growth factor 1
  • CSF1 colony stimulating factor 1
  • Embodiment 191 The method of Embodiment 190, wherein said IGF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 5 ng/mL and 50 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 192 The method of Embodiment 190, wherein said IGF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 50 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 193 The method of Embodiment 190, wherein said IGF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 5 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 194 The method of Embodiment 190, wherein said CSF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 5 ng/mL and 50 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 195 The method of Embodiment 190, wherein said CSF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 50 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 196 The method of Embodiment 190, wherein said CSF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 5 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 197 The method of Embodiment 190, wherein said growth factor comprises insulin like growth factor 1 (IGF1) and colony stimulating factor 1 (CSF1).
  • IGF1 insulin like growth factor 1
  • CSF1 colony stimulating factor 1
  • Embodiment 198 The method of Embodiment 149, wherein said hormone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 5 ng/mL to 100 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 199 The method of Embodiment 149, wherein said hormone comprises a steroid hormone.
  • Embodiment 200 The method of Embodiment 199, wherein said steroid hormone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 5 ng/mL to 4,000 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 201 The method of Embodiment 199, wherein said steroid hormone comprises progesterone or estradiol.
  • Embodiment 202 The method of Embodiment 201, wherein said progesterone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 5 ng/mL to 2,000 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 203 The method of Embodiment 201, wherein said progesterone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than 5 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 204 The method of Embodiment 201, wherein said progesterone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than 2,000 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 205 The method of Embodiment 201, wherein said steroid hormone comprises beta-estradiol.
  • Embodiment 206 The method of Embodiment 205, wherein said beta-estradiol is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 5 ng/mL to 2,000 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 207 The method of Embodiment 206, wherein said beta-estradiol is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than 5 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 208 The method of Embodiment 206, wherein said beta-estradiol is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than 2,000 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 209 The method of Embodiment 206, wherein said beta-estradiol is present in said liquid solution at a concentration of 100 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 210 The method of Embodiment 206, wherein said progesterone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration of 50 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 211 The method of Embodiment 149, further comprising a zwitterionic buffering agent.
  • Embodiment 212 The method of Embodiment 211, wherein said zwitterionic buffering agent is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 0.2 M.
  • Embodiment 213 The method of Embodiment 211, wherein said zwitterionic buffering agent is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.01 M.
  • Embodiment 214 The method of Embodiment 211, wherein said zwitterionic buffering agent is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0.01 M to 0.2 M.
  • Embodiment 215. The method of Embodiment 211, wherein said zwitterionic buffering agent comprises N-2-hydroxylethylpiperazine-N-2-ethane sulfonic acid (HEPES).
  • HEPES N-2-hydroxylethylpiperazine-N-2-ethane sulfonic acid
  • Embodiment 217 The method of Embodiment 215, wherein said HEPES is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.01 M.
  • Embodiment 218 The method of Embodiment 215, wherein said HEPES is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0.01 M to 0.2 M.
  • Embodiment 219. The method of Embodiment 215, wherein said HEPES is present in said liquid solution at a concentration of 0.025M.
  • Embodiment 220 The method of Embodiment 149, further comprising a sulfate [00290] Embodiment 221. The method of Embodiment 220, wherein said sulfate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.2 pg/mL.
  • Embodiment 222 The method of Embodiment 220, wherein said sulfate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 2.0 pg/mL.
  • Embodiment 223 The method of Embodiment 220, wherein said sulfate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 0.2 pg/mL and 2 pg/mL.
  • Embodiment 224 The method of Embodiment 220, wherein said sulfate comprises zinc sulfate.
  • Embodiment 225 The method of Embodiment 224, wherein said zinc sulfate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.2 pg/mL.
  • Embodiment 226 The method of Embodiment 224, wherein said zinc sulfate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 2.0 pg/mL.
  • Embodiment 227 The method of Embodiment 224, wherein said zinc sulfate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 0.2 pg/mL and 2 pg/mL.
  • Embodiment 228 The method of Embodiment 224, wherein said zinc sulfate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration of 0.1 pg/mL.
  • Embodiment 229. The method of Embodiment 149, wherein a cell of said one or more cells has formed pronuclei.
  • Embodiment 230 A method for inducing parthenogenesis in a gamete comprising: a) placing one or more gametes into a liquid solution comprising: (i) a methylxanthine, and (ii) one or more of the group consisting of a human serum protein, a derivative of adenosine monophosphate, a hormone, and a cytokine; and b) maintaining a temperature of said liquid solution between 4 degrees Celsius and 38 degrees Celsius.
  • Embodiment 231. The method of Embodiment 230, further comprising transferring said one or more gametes into a media without said methylxanthine, and said derivative of adenosine monophosphate.
  • Embodiment 232 The method of Embodiment 230, wherein b) comprises maintaining said temperature for greater than 8 hours.
  • Embodiment 233 The method of Embodiment 230, wherein b) comprises maintaining said temperature for greater than 12 hours.
  • Embodiment 234 The method of Embodiment 230, wherein b) comprises maintaining said temperature for greater than 24 hours.
  • Embodiment 235 The method of Embodiment 230, wherein b) comprises maintaining said temperature for greater than 48 hours.
  • Embodiment 236 The method of Embodiment 230, wherein b) comprises maintaining said temperature for greater than 72 hours.
  • Embodiment 237 The method of Embodiment 230, wherein a) comprises placing said one or more cells and said liquid solution into a polypropylene vial.
  • Embodiment 238 The method of Embodiment 237, wherein b) comprises placing said propylene vial into thermal insulation.
  • Embodiment 239. The method of Embodiment 238, wherein said thermal insulation comprises polystyrene foam.
  • Embodiment 240 The method of Embodiment 230, further comprising maintaining said temperature of said liquid solution at less than 30 degrees Celsius.
  • Embodiment 241 The method of Embodiment 230, further comprising maintain said temperature of said liquid solution at greater than 5 degrees Celsius.
  • Embodiment 242 The method of Embodiment 230, wherein said one or more cells comprise oocytes.
  • Embodiment 243 The method of Embodiment 230, wherein said one or more cells consist of oocytes.
  • Embodiment 244 The method of Embodiment 230, wherein a cell of said one or more cells is in meiosis or metaphase II.
  • Embodiment 245. The method of Embodiment 230, wherein said methylxanthine is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0.1 mM to 2.0 mM.
  • Embodiment 246 The method of Embodiment 230, wherein said methylxanthine is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.1 mM.
  • Embodiment 247 The method of Embodiment 230, wherein said methylxanthine is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 2.0 mM.
  • Embodiment 248 The method of Embodiment 230, wherein said methylxanthine comprises 1, 3, 7-trimethylpurine-2, 6-dione (caffeine) or derivative thereof.
  • Embodiment 249. The method of Embodiment 248, wherein said caffeine or derivative thereof is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0.1 mM to 2.0 mM.
  • Embodiment 250 The method of Embodiment 248, wherein said caffeine or derivative thereof is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.1 mM.
  • Embodiment 251 The method of Embodiment 248, wherein said caffeine or derivative thereof is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 2.0 mM.
  • Embodiment 252 The method of Embodiment 248, wherein said caffeine or derivative thereof is present in said liquid solution at a concentration of 0.4mM.
  • Embodiment 253 The method of Embodiment 230, wherein said human serum protein is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 0.2% w/v.
  • Embodiment 254 The method of Embodiment 230, wherein said human serum protein is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.01% w/v.
  • Embodiment 255 The method of Embodiment 230, wherein said human serum protein is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0.01% w/v to 0.2% w/v.
  • Embodiment 256 The method of Embodiment 230, wherein said human serum protein comprises albumin or globulin.
  • Embodiment 257 The method of Embodiment 256, wherein said albumin comprises human serum albumin.
  • Embodiment 258 The method of Embodiment 256, wherein said globulin comprises alpha globulin or beta globulin.
  • Embodiment 259. The method of Embodiment 256, wherein said albumin is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 0.2% w/v.
  • Embodiment 260 The method of Embodiment 256, wherein said albumin is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.01% w/v.
  • Embodiment 261 The method of Embodiment 256, wherein said albumin is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0.01% w/v to 0.2% w/v.
  • Embodiment 262. The method of Embodiment 256, wherein said globulin is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 0.04% w/v.
  • Embodiment 263 The method of Embodiment 256, wherein said globulin is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.01% w/v.
  • Embodiment 264 The method of Embodiment 256, wherein said globulin is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0.01% w/v to 0.04% w/v.
  • Embodiment 265. The method of Embodiment 230, wherein said derivative of adenosine monophosphate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from O.lmM to 2.0mM.
  • Embodiment 266 The method of Embodiment 230, wherein said derivative of adenosine monophosphate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration great than or equal to O.lmM.
  • Embodiment 267 The method of Embodiment 230, wherein said derivative of adenosine monophosphate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 2.0mM.
  • Embodiment 268 The method of Embodiment 230, wherein said derivative of adenosine monophosphate comprises a cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP).
  • cAMP cyclic adenosine monophosphate
  • Embodiment 269. The method of Embodiment 268, wherein said cAMP is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0. ImM to 2.0mM.
  • Embodiment 270 The method of Embodiment 268, wherein said cAMP is present in said liquid solution at a concentration great than or equal to 0. ImM.
  • Embodiment 271 The method of Embodiment 268, wherein said cAMP is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 2.0mM.
  • Embodiment 272 The method of Embodiment 268, wherein said cAMP comprises dibutyrlcyclicAMP.
  • Embodiment 273 The method of Embodiment 272, wherein said dibutyrlcyclicAMP is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0. ImM to 2.0mM.
  • Embodiment 274 The method of Embodiment 272, wherein said dibutyrlcyclicAMP is present in said liquid solution at a concentration great than or equal to O. lmM.
  • Embodiment 275 The method of Embodiment 272, wherein said dibutyrlcyclicAMP is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 2.0mM.
  • Embodiment 276 The method of Embodiment 272, wherein said dibutyrlcyclicAMP is present in said liquid solution at a concentration of 0.4mM.
  • Embodiment 277 The method of Embodiment 230, wherein said cytokine is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 5ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 278 The method of Embodiment 230, wherein said cytokine is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 100 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 279. The method of Embodiment 230, wherein said cytokine is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 5 ng/mL and 100 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 280 The method of Embodiment 230, wherein said cytokine comprises a growth factor.
  • Embodiment 281. The method of Embodiment 280, wherein said growth factor is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 5 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 282 The method of Embodiment 280, wherein said growth factor is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 100 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 283 The method of Embodiment 280, wherein said growth factor is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 5 ng/mL and 100 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 284 The method of Embodiment 280, wherein said growth factor comprises insulin like growth factor 1 (IGF1) or colony stimulating factor 1 (CSF1).
  • IGF1 insulin like growth factor 1
  • CSF1 colony stimulating factor 1
  • Embodiment 285. The method of Embodiment 284, wherein said IGF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 5 ng/mL and 50 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 286 The method of Embodiment 284, wherein said IGF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 50 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 287 The method of Embodiment 284, wherein said IGF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 5 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 288 The method of Embodiment 284, wherein said CSF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 5 ng/mL and 50 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 289. The method of Embodiment 284, wherein said CSF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 50 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 290 The method of Embodiment 284, wherein said CSF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 5 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 291 The method of Embodiment 284, wherein said growth factor comprises insulin like growth factor 1 (IGF1) and colony stimulating factor 1 (CSF1).
  • IGF1 insulin like growth factor 1
  • CSF1 colony stimulating factor 1
  • Embodiment 292 The method of Embodiment 284, wherein said IGF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 5 ng/mL and 50 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 293. The method of Embodiment 284, wherein said IGF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 50 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 294 The method of Embodiment 284, wherein said IGF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 5 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 295. The method of Embodiment 284, wherein said CSF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 5 ng/mL and 50 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 296 The method of Embodiment 284, wherein said CSF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 50 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 297 The method of Embodiment 284, wherein said CSF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 5 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 298 The method of Embodiment 230, wherein said hormone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 5 ng/mL to 100 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 299. The method of Embodiment 230, wherein said hormone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than 5 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 300 The method of Embodiment 230, wherein said hormone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than 100 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 301 The method of Embodiment 230, wherein said hormone comprises a steroid hormone.
  • Embodiment 302. The method of Embodiment 301, wherein said steroid hormone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 5 ng/mL to 4,000 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 303 The method of Embodiment 301, wherein said steroid hormone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than 5 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 304 The method of Embodiment 301, wherein said steroid hormone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than 4,000 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 305 The method of Embodiment 301, wherein said steroid hormone comprises progesterone or estradiol.
  • Embodiment 306 The method of Embodiment 305, wherein said progesterone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 5 ng/mL to 2,000 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 307. The method of Embodiment 305, wherein said progesterone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than 5 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 308 The method of Embodiment 305, wherein said progesterone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than 2,000 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 309 The method of Embodiment 305, wherein said estradiol is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 5 ng/mL to 2,000 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 310 The method of Embodiment 305, wherein said estradiol is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than 5 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 311 The method of Embodiment 305, wherein said estradiol is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than 2,000 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 312 The method of Embodiment 301, wherein said steroid hormone comprises progesterone and beta-estradiol.
  • Embodiment 313 The method of Embodiment 312, wherein said progesterone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 5 ng/mL to 2,000 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 314 The method of Embodiment 312, wherein said progesterone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than 5 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 315 The method of Embodiment 312, wherein said progesterone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than 2,000 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 316 The method of Embodiment 312, wherein said beta-estradiol is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 5 ng/mL to 2,000 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 317 The method of Embodiment 312, wherein said beta-estradiol is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than 5 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 318 The method of Embodiment 312, wherein said beta-estradiol is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than 2,000 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 319 The method of Embodiment 312, wherein said beta-estradiol is present in said liquid solution at a concentration of 100 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 320 The method of Embodiment 312, wherein said progesterone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration of 50 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 32 The method of Embodiment 230, further comprising a zwitterionic buffering agent.
  • Embodiment 322 The method of Embodiment 321, wherein said zwitterionic buffering agent is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 0.2 M.
  • Embodiment 323 The method of Embodiment 321, wherein said zwitterionic buffering agent is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.01 M.
  • Embodiment 324 The method of Embodiment 321, wherein said zwitterionic buffering agent is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0.01 M to 0.2 M.
  • Embodiment 325 The method of Embodiment 321, wherein said zwitterionic buffering agent comprises N-2-hydroxylethylpiperazine-N-2-ethane sulfonic acid (HEPES).
  • HEPES N-2-hydroxylethylpiperazine-N-2-ethane sulfonic acid
  • Embodiment 327 The method of Embodiment 325, wherein said HEPES is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.01 M.
  • Embodiment 328 The method of Embodiment 325, wherein said HEPES is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0.01 M to 0.2 M.
  • Embodiment 329 The method of Embodiment 325, wherein said HEPES is present in said liquid solution at a concentration of 0.025M.
  • Embodiment 330 The method of Embodiment 230, further comprising a sulfate
  • Embodiment 331 The method of Embodiment 330, wherein said sulfate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.2 pg/mL.
  • Embodiment 332 The method of Embodiment 330, wherein said sulfate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 2.0 pg/mL.
  • Embodiment 333 The method of Embodiment 330, wherein said sulfate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 0.2 pg/mL and 2 pg/mL.
  • Embodiment 334 The method of Embodiment 330, wherein said sulfate comprises zinc sulfate.
  • Embodiment 335 The method of Embodiment 334, wherein said zinc sulfate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.2 pg/mL.
  • Embodiment 336 The method of Embodiment 334, wherein said zinc sulfate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 2.0 pg/mL.
  • Embodiment 337 The method of Embodiment 334, wherein said zinc sulfate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 0.2 pg/mL and 2 pg/mL.
  • Embodiment 338 The method of Embodiment 334, wherein said zinc sulfate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration of 0.1 pg/mL.
  • Embodiment 339 A system for cell transport comprising: a) a liquid solution comprising:
  • Embodiment 340 The system of Embodiment 339, wherein said thermal insulator comprises polystyrene foam.
  • Embodiment 341. The system of Embodiment 339, wherein said thermal insulator comprises polypropylene.
  • Embodiment 342. The system of Embodiment 339, wherein said one or more cells comprise oocytes.
  • Embodiment 343 The system of Embodiment 339, wherein said methylxanthine is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0.1 mM to 2.0 mM.
  • Embodiment 344 The system of Embodiment 339, wherein said methylxanthine is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.1 mM.
  • Embodiment 345 The system of Embodiment 339, wherein said methylxanthine is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 2.0 mM.
  • Embodiment 346 The system of Embodiment 339, wherein said methylxanthine comprises 1, 3, 7-trimethylpurine-2, 6-dione (caffeine) or derivative thereof.
  • Embodiment 347 The system of Embodiment 346, wherein said caffeine or derivative thereof is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0.1 mM to 2.0 mM.
  • Embodiment 348 The system of Embodiment 346, wherein said caffeine or derivative thereof is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.1 mM.
  • Embodiment 349 The system of Embodiment 346, wherein said caffeine or derivative thereof is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 2.0 mM.
  • Embodiment 350 The system of Embodiment 346, wherein said caffeine or derivative thereof is present in said liquid solution at a concentration of 0.4mM.
  • Embodiment 35 The system of Embodiment 339, wherein said human serum protein is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 0.2% w/v.
  • Embodiment 352 The system of Embodiment 339, wherein said human serum protein is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.01% w/v.
  • Embodiment 353 The system of Embodiment 339, wherein said human serum protein is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0.01% w/v to 0.2% w/v.
  • Embodiment 354 The system of Embodiment 339, wherein said human serum protein comprises albumin or globulin.
  • Embodiment 355. The system of Embodiment 354, wherein said albumin comprises human serum albumin.
  • Embodiment 356 The system of Embodiment 354, wherein said globulin comprises alpha globulin or beta globulin.
  • Embodiment 357 The system of Embodiment 354, wherein said albumin is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 0.2% w/v.
  • Embodiment 358 The system of Embodiment 354, wherein said albumin is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.01% w/v.
  • Embodiment 359. The system of Embodiment 354, wherein said albumin is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0.01% w/v to 0.2% w/v.
  • Embodiment 360 The system of Embodiment 354, wherein said globulin is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 0.04% w/v.
  • Embodiment 36 The system of Embodiment 354, wherein said globulin is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.01% w/v.
  • Embodiment 362 The system of Embodiment 354, wherein said globulin is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0.01% w/v to 0.04% w/v.
  • Embodiment 363 The system of Embodiment 339, wherein said derivative of adenosine monophosphate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from O.lmM to 2.0mM.
  • Embodiment 36 The system of Embodiment 339, wherein said derivative of adenosine monophosphate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration great than or equal to O.lmM.
  • Embodiment 365 The system of Embodiment 339, wherein said derivative of adenosine monophosphate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 2.0mM.
  • Embodiment 366 The system of Embodiment 339, wherein said derivative of adenosine monophosphate comprises a cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP).
  • cAMP cyclic adenosine monophosphate
  • Embodiment 367 The system of Embodiment 366, wherein said cAMP is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0. ImM to 2.0mM.
  • Embodiment 368 The system of Embodiment 367, wherein said cAMP is present in said liquid solution at a concentration great than or equal to 0. ImM.
  • Embodiment 369 The system of Embodiment 367, wherein said cAMP is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 2.0mM.
  • Embodiment 370 The system of Embodiment 367, wherein said cAMP comprises dibutyrlcyclicAMP.
  • Embodiment 371. The system of Embodiment 370, wherein said dibutyrlcyclicAMP is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0. ImM to 2.0mM.
  • Embodiment 372 The system of Embodiment 370, wherein said dibutyrlcyclicAMP is present in said liquid solution at a concentration great than or equal to O. lmM.
  • Embodiment 373 The system of Embodiment 370, wherein said dibutyrlcyclicAMP is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 2.0mM.
  • Embodiment 374 The system of Embodiment 370, wherein said dibutyrlcyclicAMP is present in said liquid solution at a concentration of 0.4mM.
  • Embodiment 375 The system of Embodiment 339, wherein said cytokine is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 5ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 376 The system of Embodiment 339, wherein said cytokine is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 100 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 377 The system of Embodiment 339, wherein said cytokine is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 5 ng/mL and 100 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 378 The system of Embodiment 339, wherein said cytokine comprises a growth factor.
  • Embodiment 379 The system of Embodiment 378, wherein said growth factor is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 5 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 380 The system of Embodiment 378, wherein said growth factor is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 100 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 38 The system of Embodiment 378, wherein said growth factor is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 5 ng/mL and 100 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 382 The system of Embodiment 378, wherein said growth factor comprises insulin like growth factor 1 (IGF1) or colony stimulating factor 1 (CSF1).
  • IGF1 insulin like growth factor 1
  • CSF1 colony stimulating factor 1
  • Embodiment 383 The system of Embodiment 382, wherein said IGF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 5 ng/mL and 50 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 384 The system of Embodiment 382, wherein said IGF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 50 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 385 The system of Embodiment 382, wherein said IGF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 5 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 386 The system of Embodiment 382, wherein said CSF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 5 ng/mL and 50 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 387 The system of Embodiment 382, wherein said CSF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 50 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 388 The system of Embodiment 382, wherein said CSF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 5 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 389 The system of Embodiment 382, wherein said growth factor comprises insulin like growth factor 1 (IGF1) and colony stimulating factor 1 (CSF1).
  • IGF1 insulin like growth factor 1
  • CSF1 colony stimulating factor 1
  • Embodiment 390 The system of Embodiment 382, wherein said IGF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 5 ng/mL and 50 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 39 The system of Embodiment 382, wherein said IGF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 50 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 392 The system of Embodiment 382, wherein said IGF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 5 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 393 The system of Embodiment 382, wherein said CSF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 5 ng/mL and 50 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 394 The system of Embodiment 382, wherein said CSF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 50 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 395 The system of Embodiment 382, wherein said CSF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 5 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 396 The system of Embodiment 339, wherein said hormone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 5 ng/mL to 100 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 397 The system of Embodiment 339, wherein said hormone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than 5 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 398 The system of Embodiment 339, wherein said hormone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than 100 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 399 The system of Embodiment 339, wherein said hormone comprises a steroid hormone.
  • Embodiment 400 The system of Embodiment 399, wherein said steroid hormone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 5 ng/mL to 4,000 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 401 The system of Embodiment 399, wherein said steroid hormone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than 5 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 402. The system of Embodiment 399, wherein said steroid hormone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than 4,000 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 403. The system of Embodiment 399, wherein said steroid hormone comprises progesterone or estradiol.
  • Embodiment 404 The system of Embodiment 403, wherein said progesterone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 5 ng/mL to 2,000 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 405. The system of Embodiment 403, wherein said progesterone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than 5 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 406 The system of Embodiment 403, wherein said progesterone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than 2,000 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 407. The system of Embodiment 403, wherein said estradiol is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 5 ng/mL to 2,000 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 408 The system of Embodiment 403, wherein said estradiol is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than 5 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 409 The system of Embodiment 403, wherein said estradiol is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than 2,000 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 410 The system of Embodiment 399, wherein said steroid hormone comprises progesterone and beta-estradiol.
  • Embodiment 411 The system of Embodiment 410, wherein said progesterone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 5 ng/mL to 2,000 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 412 The system of Embodiment 410, wherein said progesterone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than 5 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 413 The system of Embodiment 410, wherein said progesterone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than 2,000 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 414 The system of Embodiment 410, wherein said beta-estradiol is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 5 ng/mL to 2,000 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 415 The system of Embodiment 410, wherein said beta-estradiol is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than 5 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 416 The system of Embodiment 410, wherein said beta-estradiol is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than 2,000 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 417 The system of Embodiment 410, wherein said beta-estradiol is present in said liquid solution at a concentration of 100 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 418 The system of Embodiment 410, wherein said progesterone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration of 50 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 419 The system of Embodiment 339, further comprising a zwitterionic buffering agent.
  • Embodiment 420 The system of Embodiment 419, wherein said zwitterionic buffering agent is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 0.2 M.
  • Embodiment 421 The system of Embodiment 419, wherein said zwitterionic buffering agent is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.01 M.
  • Embodiment 422 The system of Embodiment 419, wherein said zwitterionic buffering agent is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0.01 M to 0.2 M.
  • Embodiment 423 The system of Embodiment 419, wherein said zwitterionic buffering agent comprises N-2-hydroxylethylpiperazine-N-2-ethane sulfonic acid (HEPES).
  • HEPES N-2-hydroxylethylpiperazine-N-2-ethane sulfonic acid
  • Embodiment 424 The system of Embodiment 423, wherein said HEPES is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 0.2 M.
  • Embodiment 425 The system of Embodiment 423, wherein said HEPES is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.01 M.
  • Embodiment 426 The system of Embodiment 423, wherein said HEPES is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0.01 M to 0.2 M.
  • Embodiment 427 The system of Embodiment 423, wherein said HEPES is present in said liquid solution at a concentration of 0.025M.
  • Embodiment 428 The system of Embodiment 339, further comprising a sulfate
  • Embodiment 429 The system of Embodiment 428, wherein said sulfate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.2 pg/mL.
  • Embodiment 430 The system of Embodiment 428, wherein said sulfate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 2.0 pg/mL.
  • Embodiment 431 The system of Embodiment 428, wherein said sulfate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 0.2 pg/mL and 2 pg/mL.
  • Embodiment 432 The system of Embodiment 428, wherein said sulfate comprises zinc sulfate.
  • Embodiment 433 The system of Embodiment 432, wherein said zinc sulfate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.2 pg/mL.
  • Embodiment 434 The system of Embodiment 432, wherein said zinc sulfate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 2.0 pg/mL.
  • Embodiment 435 The system of Embodiment 432, wherein said zinc sulfate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 0.2 pg/mL and 2 pg/mL.
  • Embodiment 436 The system of Embodiment 432, wherein said zinc sulfate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration of 0.1 pg/mL.
  • kits for cell transport comprising a) a liquid solution comprising:
  • Embodiment 438 The kit of Embodiment 437, wherein said thermal insulator comprises polystyrene foam.
  • Embodiment 439 The kit of Embodiment 437, wherein said thermal insulator comprises polypropylene.
  • Embodiment 440 The kit of Embodiment 437, wherein said one or more cells comprise oocytes.
  • Embodiment 44 The kit of Embodiment 437, wherein said methylxanthine is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0.1 mM to 2.0 mM.
  • Embodiment 442 The kit of Embodiment 437, wherein said methylxanthine is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.1 mM.
  • Embodiment 443 The kit of Embodiment 437, wherein said methylxanthine is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 2.0 mM.
  • Embodiment 444 The kit of Embodiment 437, wherein said methylxanthine comprises 1, 3, 7-trimethylpurine-2, 6-dione (caffeine) or derivative thereof.
  • Embodiment 445 The kit of Embodiment 444, wherein said caffeine or derivative thereof is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0.1 mM to 2.0 mM.
  • Embodiment 446 The kit of Embodiment 444, wherein said caffeine or derivative thereof is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.1 mM.
  • Embodiment 447 The kit of Embodiment 444, wherein said caffeine or derivative thereof is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 2.0 mM.
  • Embodiment 448 The kit of Embodiment 444, wherein said caffeine or derivative thereof is present in said liquid solution at a concentration of 0.4mM.
  • Embodiment 449 The kit of Embodiment 437, wherein said human serum protein is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 0.2% w/v.
  • Embodiment 450 The kit of Embodiment 437, wherein said human serum protein is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.01% w/v.
  • Embodiment 451. The kit of Embodiment 437, wherein said human serum protein is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0.01% w/v to 0.2% w/v.
  • Embodiment 452 The kit of Embodiment 437, wherein said human serum protein comprises albumin or globulin.
  • Embodiment 453 The kit of Embodiment 452, wherein said albumin comprises human serum albumin.
  • Embodiment 454 The kit of Embodiment 452, wherein said globulin comprises alpha globulin or beta globulin.
  • Embodiment 455. The kit of Embodiment 452, wherein said albumin is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 0.2% w/v.
  • Embodiment 456 The kit of Embodiment 452, wherein said albumin is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.01% w/v.
  • Embodiment 457 The kit of Embodiment 452, wherein said albumin is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0.01% w/v to 0.2% w/v.
  • Embodiment 458 The kit of Embodiment 452, wherein said globulin is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 0.04% w/v.
  • Embodiment 45 9. The kit of Embodiment 452, wherein said globulin is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.01% w/v.
  • Embodiment 460 The kit of Embodiment 452, wherein said globulin is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0.01% w/v to 0.04% w/v.
  • Embodiment 46 The kit of Embodiment 437, wherein said derivative of adenosine monophosphate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from O.lmM to 2.0mM.
  • Embodiment 462 The kit of Embodiment 437, wherein said derivative of adenosine monophosphate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration great than or equal to O.lmM.
  • Embodiment 463 The kit of Embodiment 437, wherein said derivative of adenosine monophosphate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 2.0mM.
  • Embodiment 464 The kit of Embodiment 437, wherein said derivative of adenosine monophosphate comprises a cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP).
  • cAMP cyclic adenosine monophosphate
  • Embodiment 465 The kit of Embodiment 464, wherein said cAMP is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from O.lmM to 2.0mM.
  • Embodiment 466 The kit of Embodiment 464, wherein said cAMP is present in said liquid solution at a concentration great than or equal to O.lmM.
  • Embodiment 467 The kit of Embodiment 464, wherein said cAMP is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 2.0mM.
  • Embodiment 468 The kit of Embodiment 464, wherein said cAMP comprises dibutyrlcyclicAMP.
  • Embodiment 469 The kit of Embodiment 468, wherein said dibutyrlcyclicAMP is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from O.lmM to 2.0mM.
  • Embodiment 470 The kit of Embodiment 468, wherein said dibutyrlcyclicAMP is present in said liquid solution at a concentration great than or equal to O.lmM.
  • Embodiment 471 The kit of Embodiment 468, wherein said dibutyrlcyclicAMP is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 2.0mM.
  • Embodiment 472 The kit of Embodiment 468, wherein said dibutyrlcyclicAMP is present in said liquid solution at a concentration of 0.4mM.
  • Embodiment 473 The kit of Embodiment 437, wherein said cytokine is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 5ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 474 The kit of Embodiment 437, wherein said cytokine is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 100 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 475 The kit of Embodiment 437, wherein said cytokine is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 5 ng/mL and 100 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 476 The kit of Embodiment 437, wherein said cytokine comprises a growth factor.
  • Embodiment 477 The kit of Embodiment 476, wherein said growth factor is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 5 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 478 The kit of Embodiment 476, wherein said growth factor is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 100 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 479 The kit of Embodiment 476, wherein said growth factor is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 5 ng/mL and 100 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 480 The kit of Embodiment 476, wherein said growth factor comprises insulin like growth factor 1 (IGF1) or colony stimulating factor 1 (CSF1).
  • IGF1 insulin like growth factor 1
  • CSF1 colony stimulating factor 1
  • Embodiment 48 The kit of Embodiment 480, wherein said IGF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 5 ng/mL and 50 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 482 The kit of Embodiment 480, wherein said IGF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 50 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 483. The kit of Embodiment 480, wherein said IGF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 5 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 484 The kit of Embodiment 480, wherein said CSF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 5 ng/mL and 50 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 485. The kit of Embodiment 480, wherein said CSF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 50 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 486 The kit of Embodiment 480, wherein said CSF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 5 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 487 The kit of Embodiment 480, wherein said growth factor comprises insulin like growth factor 1 (IGF1) and colony stimulating factor 1 (CSF1).
  • IGF1 insulin like growth factor 1
  • CSF1 colony stimulating factor 1
  • Embodiment 488 The kit of Embodiment 480, wherein said IGF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 5 ng/mL and 50 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 489. The kit of Embodiment 480, wherein said IGF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 50 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 490 The kit of Embodiment 480, wherein said IGF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 5 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 49 The kit of Embodiment 480, wherein said CSF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 5 ng/mL and 50 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 492 The kit of Embodiment 480, wherein said CSF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 50 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 493 The kit of Embodiment 480, wherein said CSF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 5 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 494 The kit of Embodiment 437, wherein said hormone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 5 ng/mL to 100 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 495 The kit of Embodiment 437, wherein said hormone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than 5 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 496 The kit of Embodiment 437, wherein said hormone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than 100 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 497 The kit of Embodiment 437, wherein said hormone comprises a steroid hormone.
  • Embodiment 498 The kit of Embodiment 497, wherein said steroid hormone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 5 ng/mL to 4,000 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 499 The kit of Embodiment 497, wherein said steroid hormone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than 5 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 500 The kit of Embodiment 497, wherein said steroid hormone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than 4,000 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 501 The kit of Embodiment 497, wherein said steroid hormone comprises progesterone or estradiol.
  • Embodiment 502. The kit of Embodiment 501, wherein said progesterone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 5 ng/mL to 2,000 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 503. The kit of Embodiment 501, wherein said progesterone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than 5 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 504. The kit of Embodiment 501, wherein said progesterone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than 2,000 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 505. The kit of Embodiment 501, wherein said estradiol is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 5 ng/mL to 2,000 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 506 The kit of Embodiment 501, wherein said estradiol is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than 5 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 507. The kit of Embodiment 501, wherein said estradiol is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than 2,000 ng/mL.
  • Embodiment 508 The kit of Embodiment 501, wherein said steroid hormone comprises progesterone and beta-estradiol.
  • Embodiment 509 The kit of Embodiment 437, further comprising a zwitterionic buffering agent.
  • Embodiment 510 The kit of Embodiment 509, wherein said zwitterionic buffering agent is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 0.2 M.
  • Embodiment 511 The kit of Embodiment 509, wherein said zwitterionic buffering agent is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.01 M.
  • Embodiment 512 The kit of Embodiment 509, wherein said zwitterionic buffering agent is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0.01 M to 0.2 M.
  • Embodiment 513 The kit of Embodiment 509, wherein said zwitterionic buffering agent comprises N-2-hydroxylethylpiperazine-N-2-ethane sulfonic acid (HEPES).
  • HEPES N-2-hydroxylethylpiperazine-N-2-ethane sulfonic acid
  • Embodiment 514 The kit of Embodiment 513, wherein said HEPES is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 0.2 M.
  • Embodiment 515 The kit of Embodiment 513, wherein said HEPES is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.01 M.
  • Embodiment 516 The kit of Embodiment 513, wherein said HEPES is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0.01 M to 0.2 M.
  • Embodiment 517 The kit of Embodiment 513, wherein said HEPES is present in said liquid solution at a concentration of 0.025M.
  • Embodiment 518 The kit of Embodiment 437, further comprising a sulfate
  • Embodiment 519 The kit of Embodiment 518, wherein said sulfate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.2 pg/mL.
  • Embodiment 520 The kit of Embodiment 518, wherein said sulfate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 2.0 pg/mL.
  • Embodiment 521 The kit of Embodiment 518, wherein said sulfate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 0.2 pg/mL and 2 pg/mL.
  • Embodiment 522 The kit of Embodiment 518, wherein said sulfate comprises zinc sulfate.
  • Embodiment 523 The kit of Embodiment 522, wherein said zinc sulfate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.2 pg/mL.
  • Embodiment 524 The kit of Embodiment 522, wherein said zinc sulfate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 2.0 pg/mL.
  • Embodiment 525 The kit of Embodiment 522, wherein said zinc sulfate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 0.2 pg/mL and 2 pg/mL.
  • Embodiment 526 The kit of Embodiment 522, wherein said zinc sulfate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration of 0.1 pg/mL.
  • the Gamete-Embryo Medium comprising the components listed in Table 1 is produced using de-ionized (DI) water:
  • the ambient temperature transport liquid solution comprising the components listed in Table 2 is produced using de-ionized (DI) water:
  • DIC differential interference contrast
  • fluorescent images are taken with a Zeiss Axiovert 200 with a Plan-Neo Fluor objective (20X magnification, NA 0.5) using a OCRA-ER digital camera (Hamamatsu) controlled by Metamorph software. Eggs are scored individually.
  • Germinal vesical stage single nucleus with fibrillar chromatin emanating from a solitary nucleolus.
  • Meiosis I(M1) condense bivalent chromosones either scattered or clustered on a spindle.
  • Meiosis 2 (M2) condense chromatids either scattered or aligned on a spindle plus polar body containing chromtin.
  • Activated Egg chromatin with a single or multiple nuclei containing prominent nucleoli. Degenerate/ Atretic Egg: granular cytoplasm, misshapen cell membrane, fragmented dispered chromatin, speckled cytoplasm, loss of network of actin filaments. Actin exhibits a network of cortical filaments in live, but not in dying or dead cells.
  • oocytes are activated in the presence of 5mM strontiuim chloride for 3.5 hours, or 2mM strontium chloride for 15 hours.
  • culture medium with standard calcium chloride (1 to 2mM) oocytes are activated with ionophore A23187 for 5 minutes followed by cytochalasin B or D for 3.5 hours.
  • Some oocytes are monitored by time-lapse photography in CytoSmart inverted microscopes placed in the Napco incubator set to 6% CO2 and 37° C. Cell culture dishes are placed on the microscope stage for periodic imaging.
  • Maturation and development following stimulation are assessed at various time points by live-cell microscopy and after fixation and mounting to visualize DNA staining with Hoeschst 3258 and fluorescent-labelled phalloidin binding to actin filaments.
  • Germinal vesical stage single nucleus with fibrillar chromatin emanating from a solitary nucleolus.
  • Meiosis I(M1) condense bivalent chromosones either scattered or clustered on a spindle.
  • Meiosis 2 (M2) condense chromatids either scattered or aligned on a spindle plus polar body containing chromtin.
  • Activated Egg chromatin with a single or multiple nuclei containing prominent nucleoli. Degenerate/ Atretic Egg: granular cytoplasm, misshapen cell membrane, fragmented dispered chromatin, speckled cytoplasm, loss of network of actin filaments. Actin demarcates cell boundaries, clarifying cleavage stages and exhibits a network of cortical filaments in live, but not dying cells.

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Abstract

The present disclosure relates to compositions, systems and methods for the in-vitro transport of cells at ambient temperatures.

Description

SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF CELL TRANSPORT AT AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/507,874, filed June 13, 2023, which is incorporated by reference in its entirety herein.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The present disclosure relates to the in-vitro transport of living cells at ambient temperature.
BACKGROUND
[0003] The transportation of cells overnight can require that cells be frozen or actively refrigerated. Freezing cells can cause mechanical stress on the cells (e.g. crystal formation, squashing, piercing, or teasing apart of cells) and cell death. After freezing, the thawing process can rupture cell membranes. Furthermore, active refrigeration can be costly during transport. Additionally, active warming to body temperature (e.g. 37 degrees Celsius) via an incubator or warming block can be costly during transport. There is a need for a cell transport solution that can maintain living cells at ambient temperatures during transportation without freezing, active refrigeration, or active warming.
SUMMARY
[0004] The present specification addresses the need to develop a system to transport living cells at ambient temperatures.
[0005] The present disclosure provides for, and includes, a method for in-vitro transport of cells at ambient temperature. Disclosed herein is a liquid solution for in-vitro transport of one or more cells comprising a methylxanthine, and one or more of the group consisting of a human serum protein, a derivative of adenosine monophosphate, and a cytokine. Disclosed herein is a liquid solution for in-vitro transport of one or more cells comprising: (i) a sulfate at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.9 pg/mL, and (ii) one or more of the group consisting of lipoic acid, thymidine, sodium phosphate dibasic, and sodium pyruvate.
Disclosed herein is a liquid solution for in-vitro transport of one or more cells comprising DL lipoic acid at a concentration greater than or equal to O.OOOlg/L, thymidine at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.0001 g/L, sodium phosphate dibasic at a concentration greater than or equal to O.OOOlg/L, and sodium pyruvate at a concentration greater than or equal to O.OOOlg/L. [0006] Disclosed herein is a method for maintaining a respiration of one or more cells comprising: a) placing one or more cells into a liquid solution comprising a methylxanthine, and one or more of the group consisting of a human serum protein, a derivative of adenosine monophosphate, and a cytokine and b) maintaining a temperature of the liquid solution between 4 degrees Celsius and 38 degrees Celsius. Disclosed herein is a method for inducing parthenogenesis in a gamete comprising a) placing one or more gametes into a liquid solution comprising a methylxanthine, and one or more of the group consisting of a human serum protein, a derivative of adenosine monophosphate, and a cytokine; and b) maintaining a temperature of the liquid solution between 4 degrees Celsius and 38 degrees Celsius. Disclosed herein is system for cell transport comprising (i) a liquid solution comprising a methylxanthine, and one or more of the group consisting of a human serum protein, a derivative of adenosine monophosphate, and a cytokine and (ii) a thermal insulator encapsulating the liquid solution and one or more cells. Disclosed herein is a kit for cell transport comprising (i) a liquid solution comprising a methylxanthine, and one or more of the group consisting of a human serum protein, a derivative of adenosine monophosphate, and a cytokine and (ii) a thermal insulator.
[0007] Disclosed herein is a method for maintaining a respiration of one or more cells comprising: a) placing one or more cells into a liquid solution comprising: (i) a sulfate at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.9 pg/mL, and (ii) one or more of the group consisting of lipoic acid, thymidine, sodium phosphate dibasic, and sodium pyruvate, and b) maintaining a temperature of the liquid solution between 4 degrees Celsius and 38 degrees Celsius. Disclosed herein is a method for inducing parthenogenesis in a gamete comprising a) placing one or more gametes into a liquid solution comprising: (i) a sulfate at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.9 pg/mL, and (ii) one or more of the group consisting of lipoic acid, thymidine, sodium phosphate dibasic, and sodium pyruvate; and b) maintaining a temperature of the liquid solution between 4 degrees Celsius and 38 degrees Celsius. Disclosed herein is system for cell transport comprising (i) a liquid solution comprising: (i) a sulfate at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.9 pg/mL, and (ii) one or more of the group consisting of lipoic acid, thymidine, sodium phosphate dibasic, and sodium pyruvate and (ii) a thermal insulator encapsulating the liquid solution and one or more cells. Disclosed herein is a kit for cell transport comprising (i) a liquid solution comprising: (i) a sulfate at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.9 pg/mL, and (ii) one or more of the group consisting of lipoic acid, thymidine, sodium phosphate dibasic, and sodium pyruvate and (ii) a thermal insulator. [0008] Disclosed herein is a method for maintaining a respiration of one or more cells comprising: a) placing one or more cells into a liquid solution comprising DL lipoic acid at a concentration greater than or equal to O.OOOlg/L, thymidine at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.0001 g/L, sodium phosphate dibasic at a concentration greater than or equal to O.OOOlg/L, and sodium pyruvate at a concentration greater than or equal to O.OOOlg/L, and b) maintaining a temperature of the liquid solution between 4 degrees Celsius and 38 degrees Celsius. Disclosed herein is a method for inducing parthenogenesis in a gamete comprising a) placing one or more gametes into a liquid solution comprising DL lipoic acid at a concentration greater than or equal to O.OOOlg/L, thymidine at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.0001 g/L, sodium phosphate dibasic at a concentration greater than or equal to O.OOOlg/L, and sodium pyruvate at a concentration greater than or equal to O.OOOlg/L; and b) maintaining a temperature of the liquid solution between 4 degrees Celsius and 38 degrees Celsius. Disclosed herein is system for cell transport comprising (i) a liquid solution comprising DL lipoic acid at a concentration greater than or equal to O.OOOlg/L, thymidine at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.0001 g/L, sodium phosphate dibasic at a concentration greater than or equal to O.OOOlg/L, and sodium pyruvate at a concentration greater than or equal to O.OOOlg/L and (ii) a thermal insulator encapsulating the liquid solution and one or more cells. Disclosed herein is a kit for cell transport comprising (i) a liquid solution comprising comprising DL lipoic acid at a concentration greater than or equal to O.OOOlg/L, thymidine at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.0001 g/L, sodium phosphate dibasic at a concentration greater than or equal to O.OOOlg/L, and sodium pyruvate at a concentration greater than or equal to O.OOOlg/L and (ii) a thermal insulator.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0009] FIG. 1 presents a photomicrograph of human oocytes on arrival after overnight transport at ambient temperature in HEPES -buffered liquid solution described herein.
[0010] FIG. 2A-B presents photomicrographs of human oocytes on arrival following overnight transport at ambient temperature in HEPES -buffered liquid solution described herein (left, A) and human oocytes following overnight transport at ambient temperature in HEPES -buffered cuture media containing cell cycle blocking agents, after subsequent overnight culture in CO2 buffered culture medium of cell cycle blocking agents (Ham F-10 Nutrient Mix, Invitrogen Catalog Number 1155043 with estrogen and progesterone at a concentration less than or equal to 1000 ng/mL) for the second night.
[0011] FIG. 3 A-D present photomicrographs of (A) a germinal vesical stage egg unchanged 18 hours after activation with SrCL, (B) cleavage to 2- to 6-cells by M2 stage eggs after activation with SrCh; Ml stage eggs alive, but not activated, (C) cleavage to 2- to 6-cells by M2 stage eggs after activation with calcium ionophore; Ml stage egg alive but not activated, and (D) egg arrested at 6-cell stage four days after activation with calcium ionophore.
[0012] FIG. 4 presents a photograph of polypropylene tubes in a polystyrene rack with a polystyrene cover placed inside a polystyrene box with batting.
[0013] FIG. 5 A-D present photomicrographs of a two-cell parthenote following activation including (A) Nomarski bright field photo of fixed and mounted egg, (B) ultraviolet light exposure of Hoechst-stained nuclear DNA, (C) ultraviolet light exposure of fluorescent phalloidin bound to actin filaments, and (D) composite photo of parthenote morphologically similar to two-cell embryo following fertilization of M2 egg by sperm.
[0014] FIG. 6 A-E present photomicrographs of a multi -cell parthenote following activation including (A) Nomarski bright field photo of fixed and mounted egg, (B) ultraviolet light exposure of Hoechst-stained nuclear DNA, (C) composite of Nomarski and Hoescht staining illustrating multi -nucleated cells, (D) ultraviolet light exposure of fluorescent-labelled phalloidin bound to actin filaments, and (E) composite photo of parthenote illustrating the discordance between karyokinesis and cytokinesis in the parthenotes activated by either strontium or ionophore.
[0015] FIG. 7 A-G present DIC images of fixed and cover-slipped oocytes (left) and composite renderings of fluorescent labelled phalloidin binding to actin filaments plus bright blue/white Hoechst 33258 staining of DNA (right): (A) dead, (B) Germinal Vesicle, (C) Metaphase I, (D) Metaphase II, and spontaneously activated with (E) multiple nuclei, (F) two cells, and (G) polynuclear five cells. All oocytes containing within their zone pellucida, diameter unfixed approximately 120 microns.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
A. Compositions and formulations
[0016] The present disclosure provides for, and includes, a liquid solution for in-vitro transport of one or more cells comprising: (i) a methylxanthine, and (ii) one or more of the group consisting of a human serum protein, a derivative of adenosine monophosphate, and a cytokine.
[0017] The present disclosure provides for, and includes, a liquid solution for in-vitro transport of one or more cells comprising: (i) a sulfate at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.9 pg/mL, and (ii) one or more of the group consisting of lipoic acid, thymidine, sodium phosphate dibasic, and sodium pyruvate. [0018] The present disclosure provides for, and includes, a liquid solution for in-vitro transport of one or more cells comprising: DL lipoic acid at a concentration greater than or equal to O.OOOlg/L, thymidine at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.0001 g/L, sodium phosphate dibasic at a concentration greater than or equal to O.OOOlg/L, and sodium pyruvate at a concentration greater than or equal to O.OOOlg/L.
[0019] In an aspect, methylxanthine is present in the liquid solution at a concentration from 0.1 mM to 2.0 mM. In an aspect, methylxanthine is present in the liquid solution at a concentration from 0.1 mM to 0.5 mM. In an aspect, methylxanthine is present in the liquid solution at a concentration from 0.25 mM to 0.75 mM. In an aspect, methylxanthine is present in the liquid solution at a concentration from 0.5 mM to 1.0 mM. In an aspect, methylxanthine is present in the liquid solution at a concentration from 0.75 mM to 1.25 mM. In an aspect, methylxanthine is present in the liquid solution at a concentration from 1.0 mM to 1.5 mM. In an aspect, methylxanthine is present in the liquid solution at a concentration from 1.25 mM to 1.75 mM. In an aspect, methylxanthine is present in the liquid solution at a concentration from 1.5 mM to 2.0 mM. In an aspect, methylxanthine is present in the liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.1 mM, 0.2mM. 0.3mM, 0.4mM. 0.5mM. 0.6mM. 0.7mM. 0.8mM. 0.9mM. l.OmM. l. lmM. 1.2mM. 1.3mM, 1.4mM, 1.5mM. 1.6mM, 1.7mM, 1.8mM, or 1.9mM. In an aspect, methylxanthine is present in the liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 2.0 mM, 1.9mM, 1.8mM, 1.7mM, 1.6mM, 1.5mM, 1.4mM, 1.3mM, 1.2mM, l. lmM, l.OmM, 0.9mM, 0.8mM, 0.7mM, 0.6mM, 0.5mM, 0.4mM, 0.3mM, or 0.2mM. In an aspect, methylxanthine is present in the liquid solution at a concentration of 0.4mM.
[0020] In an aspect, methylxanthine comprises 1, 3, 7-trimethylpurine-2, 6-dione (caffeine) or derivative thereof. In an aspect, caffeine or a derivative thereof is present in the liquid solution at a concentration from 0.1 mM to 2.0 mM. In an aspect, caffeine or a derivative thereof is present in the liquid solution at a concentration from 0.1 mM to 0.5 mM. In an aspect, caffeine or a derivative thereof is present in the liquid solution at a concentration from 0.25 mM to 0.75 mM. In an aspect, caffeine or a derivative thereof is present in the liquid solution at a concentration from 0.5 mM to 1.0 mM. In an aspect, caffeine or a derivative thereof is present in the liquid solution at a concentration from 0.75 mM to 1.25 mM. In an aspect, caffeine or a derivative thereof is present in the liquid solution at a concentration from 1.0 mM to 1.5 mM. In an aspect, caffeine or a derivative thereof is present in the liquid solution at a concentration from 1.25 mM to 1.75 mM. In an aspect, caffeine or a derivative thereof is present in the liquid solution at a concentration from 1.5 mM to 2.0 mM. In an aspect, caffeine or a derivative thereof is present in the liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.1 mM, 0.2mM. 0.3mM, 0.4mM. 0.5mM. 0.6mM. 0.7mM. 0.8mM. 0.9mM. l.OmM. l.lmM. 1.2mM. 1.3mM, 1.4mM, 1.5mM. 1.6mM, 1.7mM, 1.8mM, or 1.9mM. In an aspect, caffeine or a derivative thereof is present in the liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 2.0 mM, 1.9mM, 1.8mM, 1.7mM, 1.6mM, 1.5mM, 1.4mM, 1.3mM, 1.2mM, l. lmM, l.OmM, 0.9mM, 0.8mM, 0.7mM, 0.6mM, 0.5mM, 0.4mM, 0.3mM, or 0.2mM. In an aspect, caffeine or a derivative thereof is present in the liquid solution at a concentration of 0.4mM.
[0021] In an aspect, mammal serum protein is present in the liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 0.2% w/v, 0.19% w/v, 0.18% w/v, 0.17% w/v, 0.16% w/v, 0.15% w/v, 0.14% w/v, 0.13% w/v, 0.12% w/v, 0.11% w/v, 0.1% w/v, 0.09% w/v, 0.08% w/v, 0.07% w/v, 0.06% w/v, 0.05% w/v, 0.04% w/v, 0.03% w/v, 0.02% w/v, or 0.01% w/v. In an aspect, mammal serum protein is present in the liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.01% w/v, 0.02% w/v, 0.03% w/v, 0.04% w/v, 0.05% w/v, 0.06% w/v, 0.07% w/v, 0.08% w/v, 0.09% w/v, 0.1% w/v, 0.11% w/v, 0.12% w/v, 0.13% w/v, 0.14% w/v, 0.15% w/v, 0.16% w/v, 0.17% w/v, 0.18% w/v, 0.19% w/v, or 0.2% w/v. In an aspect, mammal serum protein is present in the liquid solution at a concentration from 0.01% w/v to 0.2% w/v. In an aspect, mammal serum protein is present in the liquid solution at a concentration from 0.01% w/v to 0.10% w/v, from 0.05% w/v to 0.15% w/v, or from 0.10% w/v to 0.2% w/v. In an aspect, mammal serum protein comprises albumin or globulin. In an aspect, mammal serum protein is human serum protein. In an aspect, albumin comprises human serum albumin. In an aspect, globulin comprises alpha globulin or beta globulin. In an aspect, globulin comprises alpha globulin and beta globulin.
[0022] In an aspect, albumin is present in the liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 0.2% w/v, 0.19% w/v, 0.18% w/v, 0.17% w/v, 0.16% w/v, 0.15% w/v, 0.14% w/v, 0.13% w/v, 0.12% w/v, 0.11% w/v, 0.1% w/v, 0.09% w/v, 0.08% w/v, 0.07% w/v, 0.06% w/v, 0.05% w/v, 0.04% w/v, 0.03% w/v, 0.02% w/v, or 0.01% w/v. In an aspect, albumin is present in the liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.01% w/v, 0.02% w/v, 0.03% w/v, 0.04% w/v, 0.05% w/v, 0.06% w/v, 0.07% w/v, 0.08% w/v, 0.09% w/v, 0.1% w/v, 0.11% w/v, 0.12% w/v, 0.13% w/v, 0.14% w/v, 0.15% w/v, 0.16% w/v, 0.17% w/v, 0.18% w/v, 0.19% w/v, or 0.2% w/v. In an aspect, albumin is present in the liquid solution at a concentration from 0.01% w/v to 0.2% w/v. In an aspect, albumin is present in the liquid solution at a concentration from 0.01% w/v to 0.10% w/v, from 0.05% w/v to 0.15% w/v, or from 0.10% w/v to 0.2% w/v. [0023] In an aspect, globulin is present in the liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 0.04% w/v, 0.03% w/v, 0.02% w/v, or 0.01% w/v. In an aspect, globulin is present in the liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.01% w/v, 0.02% w/v, 0.03% w/v, or 0.04% w/v. In an aspect, globulin is present in the liquid solution at a concentration from 0.01% w/v to 0.03% w/v, or from 0.02% w/v to 0.04% w/v.
[0024] In an aspect, a derivative of adenosine monophosphate is present in the liquid solution at a concentration from O.lmM to 2.0mM. In an aspect, a derivative of adenosine monophosphate is present in the liquid solution at a concentration from O.lmM to 0.3mM, from 0.2mM to 0.4mM, from 0.3mM to 0.5mM, from 0.4mM to 0.6mM, from 0.5mM to 0.7mM, from 0.6mM to 0.8mM, from 0.7mM to 0.9mM, from 0.8mM to l.OmM, from 0.9mM to 1. ImM, from 1.0 mM to 1.2 mM, from 1. ImM to 1 ,3mM, from 1 ,2mM to 1 ,4mM, from 1.3mM to 1.5mM, from 1.4mM to 1.6mM, from 1.5mM to 1.7mM, from 1.6mM to 1.8mM, from 1.7mM to 1.9mM, or from 1.8mM to 2.0mM. In an aspect, a derivative of adenosine monophosphate is present in the liquid solution at a concentration great than or equal to O.lmM, 0.2 mM, 0.3 mM, 0.4 mM, 0.5 mM, 0.6 mM, 0.7 mM, 0.8 mM, 0.9 mM, 1.0 mM, 1.1 mM, 1.2 mM, 1.3 mM, 1.4 mM, 1.5 mM, 1.6 mM, 1.7 mM, 1.8 mM, 1.9 mM, or 2.0 mM. In an aspect, a derivative of adenosine monophosphate is present in the liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 2.0mM, 1.9 mM, 1.8 mM, 1.7 mM, 1.6 mM, 1.5 mM, 1.4 mM, 1.3 mM, 1.2 mM, 1.1 mM, 1.0 mM, 0.9 mM, 0.8 mM, 0.7 mM, 0.6 mM, 0.5 mM, 0.4 mM, 0.3 mM, 0.2 mM, or 0.1 mM.
[0025] In an aspect, a derivative of adenosine monophosphate comprises a cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP). In an aspect, cAMP is present in the liquid solution at a concentration from O.lmM to 2.0mM. In an aspect, cAMP is present in the liquid solution at a concentration from O. lmM to 0.3mM, from 0.2mM to 0.4mM, from 0.3mM to 0.5mM, from 0.4mM to 0.6mM, from 0.5mM to 0.7mM, from 0.6mM to 0.8mM, from 0.7mM to 0.9mM, from 0.8mM to l.OmM, from 0.9mM to l.lmM, from 1.0 mM to 1.2 mM, from 1. ImM to 1.3mM, from 1.2mM to 1.4mM, from 1.3mM to 1.5mM, from 1.4mM to 1.6mM, from 1.5mM to 1.7mM, from 1.6mM to 1.8mM, from 1.7mM to 1.9mM, or from 1.8mM to 2.0mM. In an aspect, cAMP is present in the liquid solution at a concentration great than or equal to O.lmM, 0.2 mM, 0.3 mM, 0.4 mM, 0.5 mM, 0.6 mM, 0.7 mM, 0.8 mM, 0.9 mM, 1.0 mM, l. l mM, 1.2 mM, 1.3 mM, 1.4 mM, 1.5 mM, 1.6 mM, 1.7 mM, 1.8 mM, 1.9 mM, or 2.0 mM. In an aspect, cAMP is present in the liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 2.0mM, 1.9 mM, 1.8 mM, 1.7 mM, 1.6 mM, 1.5 mM, 1.4 mM, 1.3 mM, 1.2 mM, 1.1 mM, 1.0 mM, 0.9 mM, 0.8 mM, 0.7 mM, 0.6 mM, 0.5 mM, 0.4 mM, 0.3 mM, 0.2 mM, or 0.1 mM. [0026] In an aspect, cAMP comprises dibutyricyclicAMP. In an aspect, dibutyricyclicAMP is present in the liquid solution at a concentration from O.lmM to 2.0mM. In an aspect, dibutyricyclicAMP is present in the liquid solution at a concentration from 0. ImM to 0.3mM, from 0.2mM to 0.4mM, from 0.3mM to 0.5mM, from 0.4mM to 0.6mM, from 0.5mM to 0.7mM, from 0.6mM to 0.8mM, from 0.7mM to 0.9mM, from 0.8mM to l.OmM, from 0.9mM to l.lmM, from 1.0 mM to 1.2 mM, from 1. ImM to 1.3mM, from 1.2mM to 1.4mM, from 1.3mM to 1.5mM, from 1.4mM to 1.6mM, from 1.5mM to 1.7mM, from 1.6mM to 1.8mM, from 1.7mM to 1.9mM, or from 1.8mM to 2.0mM. In an aspect, dibutyricyclicAMP is present in the liquid solution at a concentration great than or equal to O.lmM, 0.2 mM, 0.3 mM, 0.4 mM, 0.5 mM, 0.6 mM, 0.7 mM, 0.8 mM, 0.9 mM, 1.0 mM, l.l mM, 1.2 mM, 1.3 mM, 1.4 mM, 1.5 mM, 1.6 mM, 1.7 mM, 1.8 mM, 1.9 mM, or 2.0 mM. In an aspect, dibutyricyclicAMP is present in the liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 2.0mM, 1.9 mM, 1.8 mM, 1.7 mM, 1.6 mM, 1.5 mM, 1.4 mM, 1.3 mM, 1.2 mM, 1.1 mM, 1.0 mM, 0.9 mM, 0.8 mM, 0.7 mM, 0.6 mM, 0.5 mM, 0.4 mM, 0.3 mM, 0.2 mM, or 0.1 mM.
[0027] In an aspect, a cytokine is present in the liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 5ng/mL, 10 ng/mL, 15 ng/mL, 20 ng/mL, 25 ng/mL, 30 ng/mL, 25 ng/mL, 40 ng/mL, 45 ng/mL, 50 ng/mL, 55 ng/mL, 60 ng/mL, 65 ng/mL, 70 ng/mL, 75 ng/mL, 80 ng/mL, 85 ng/mL, 90 ng/mL, 95 ng/mL, or lOOng/mL. In an aspect, a cytokine is present in the liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 100 ng/mL, 95 ng/mL, 90 ng/mL, 85 ng/mL, 80 ng/mL, 75 ng/mL, 70 ng/mL, 65 ng/mL, 60 ng/mL, 55 ng/mL, 50 ng/mL, 45 ng/mL, 40 ng/mL, 35 ng/mL, 30 ng/mL, 25 ng/mL, 20 ng/mL, 15 ng/mL, 10 ng/mL, or 5 ng/mL. In an aspect, a cytokine is present in the liquid solution at a concentration between 5 ng/mL and 100 ng/mL. In an aspect, a cytokine is present in the liquid solution at a concentration from 5 ng/mL to 15ng/mL, from 10 ng/mL to 20 ng/mL, from 15 ng/mL to 25ng/mL, from 20 ng/mL to 30 ng/mL, from 25 ng/mL to 35ng/mL, from 30 ng/mL to 40 ng/mL, from 35 ng/mL to 45 ng/mL, from 40 ng/mL to 50 ng/mL, from 45 ng/mL to 55ng/mL, from 50 ng/mL to 60 ng/mL, from 55 ng/mL to 55ng/mL, from 60 ng/mL to 70 ng/mL, from 75 ng/mL to 85 ng/mL, from 80 ng/mL to 90 ng/mL, from 85 ng/mL to 95 ng/mL, or from 90 ng/mL to 100 ng/mL.
[0028] In an aspect, the cytokine comprises a growth factor. In an aspect, a growth factor is present in the liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 5ng/mL, 10 ng/mL, 15 ng/mL, 20 ng/mL, 25 ng/mL, 30 ng/mL, 25 ng/mL, 40 ng/mL, 45 ng/mL, 50 ng/mL, 55 ng/mL, 60 ng/mL, 65 ng/mL, 70 ng/mL, 75 ng/mL, 80 ng/mL, 85 ng/mL, 90 ng/mL, 95 ng/mL, or lOOng/mL. In an aspect, a growth factor is present in the liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 100 ng/mL, 95 ng/mL, 90 ng/mL, 85 ng/mL, 80 ng/mL, 75 ng/mL, 70 ng/mL, 65 ng/mL, 60 ng/mL, 55 ng/mL, 50 ng/mL, 45 ng/mL, 40 ng/mL, 35 ng/mL, 30 ng/mL, 25 ng/mL, 20 ng/mL, 15 ng/mL, 10 ng/mL, or 5 ng/mL. In an aspect, a growth factor is present in the liquid solution at a concentration between 5 ng/mL and 100 ng/mL. In an aspect, a growth factor is present in the liquid solution at a concentration from 5 ng/mL to 15ng/mL, from 10 ng/mL to 20 ng/mL, from 15 ng/mL to 25ng/mL, from 20 ng/mL to 30 ng/mL, from 25 ng/mL to 35ng/mL, from 30 ng/mL to 40 ng/mL, from 35 ng/mL to 45 ng/mL, from 40 ng/mL to 50 ng/mL, from 45 ng/mL to 55ng/mL, from 50 ng/mL to 60 ng/mL, from 55 ng/mL to 55ng/mL, from 60 ng/mL to 70 ng/mL, from 75 ng/mL to 85 ng/mL, from 80 ng/mL to 90 ng/mL, from 85 ng/mL to 95 ng/mL, or from 90 ng/mL to 100 ng/mL.
[0029] In an aspect, a growth factor comprises insulin like growth factor 1 (IGF1) or colony stimulating factor 1 (CSF1). In an aspect, growth factor comprises insulin like growth factor 1 (IGF1) and colony stimulating factor 1 (CSF1). In an aspect, a grow factor comprises fibroblast growth factor 2 (FGF2), fibroblast growth factor 4 (FGF4), or cortistatin (CORT). [0030] In an aspect, IGF1 is present in the liquid solution at a concentration between 5 ng/mL and 50 ng/mL. In an aspect, IGF1 is present in the liquid solution at a concentration from 5 ng/mL to 15ng/mL, from 10 ng/mL to 20 ng/mL, from 15 ng/mL to 25ng/mL, from 20 ng/mL to 30 ng/mL, from 25 ng/mL to 35ng/mL, from 30 ng/mL to 40 ng/mL, from 35 ng/mL to 45 ng/mL, or from 40 ng/mL to 50 ng/mL. In an aspect, IGF1 is present in the liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 50 ng/mL, 45 ng/mL, 40 ng/mL, 35 ng/mL, 30 ng/mL, 25 ng/mL, 20 ng/mL, 15 ng/mL, 10 ng/mL, or 5 ng/mL. In an aspect, IGF1 is present in the liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 5 ng/mL, 10 ng/mL, 15 ng/mL, 20 ng/mL, 25 ng/mL, 30 ng/mL, 25 ng/mL, 40 ng/mL, 45 ng/mL, or 50 ng/mL.
[0031] In an aspect, CSF1 is present in the liquid solution at a concentration between 5 ng/mL and 50 ng/mL. In an aspect, CSF1 is present in the liquid solution at a concentration from 5 ng/mL to 15ng/mL, from 10 ng/mL to 20 ng/mL, from 15 ng/mL to 25ng/mL, from 20 ng/mL to 30 ng/mL, from 25 ng/mL to 35ng/mL, from 30 ng/mL to 40 ng/mL, from 35 ng/mL to 45 ng/mL, or from 40 ng/mL to 50 ng/mL. In an aspect, CSF1 is present in the liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 50 ng/mL, 45 ng/mL, 40 ng/mL, 35 ng/mL, 30 ng/mL, 25 ng/mL, 20 ng/mL, 15 ng/mL, 10 ng/mL, or 5 ng/mL. In an aspect, CSF1 is present in the liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 5 ng/mL, 10 ng/mL, 15 ng/mL, 20 ng/mL, 25 ng/mL, 30 ng/mL, 25 ng/mL, 40 ng/mL, 45 ng/mL, or 50 ng/mL.
[0032] In an aspect, the liquid solution comprises a hormone. In an aspect, a hormone is present in the liquid solution at a concentration from 5 ng/mL to 4,000 ng/mL. In an aspect, a hormone is present in the liquid solution at a concentration from 5 ng/mL to lOOOng/mL, from 500 ng/mL to 1500 ng/mL, from 1000 ng/mL to 2000 ng/mL, from 1500 ng/mL to 2500 ng/mL, from 2000 ng/mL to 3000 ng/mL, from 2500 ng/mL to 3500 ng/mL, or from 3000 ng/mL to 4000 ng/mL. In an aspect, a hormone is present in the liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 5ng/mL, 500 ng/mL, 1000 ng/mL, 1500 ng/mL, 2000 ng/mL, 2500 ng/mL, 3000 ng/mL, 3500 ng/mL, or 4000 ng/mL. In an aspect, a hormone is present in the liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 4000 ng/mL, 3500 ng/mL, 3000 ng/mL, 2500 ng/mL, 2000 ng/mL, 1500 ng/mL, 1000 ng/mL, 500 ng/mL, or 5 ng/mL.
[0033] In an aspect, the hormone comprises a steroid hormone. In an aspect, a steroid hormone is present in the liquid solution at a concentration from 5 ng/mL to 4,000 ng/mL. In an aspect, a steroid hormone is present in the liquid solution at a concentration from 5 ng/mL to lOOOng/mL, from 500 ng/mL to 1500 ng/mL, from 1000 ng/mL to 2000 ng/mL, from 1500 ng/mL to 2500 ng/mL, from 2000 ng/mL to 3000 ng/mL, from 2500 ng/mL to 3500 ng/mL, or from 3000 ng/mL to 4000 ng/mL. In an aspect, a steroid hormone is present in the liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 5ng/mL, 500 ng/mL, 1000 ng/mL, 1500 ng/mL, 2000 ng/mL, 2500 ng/mL, 3000 ng/mL, 3500 ng/mL, or 4000 ng/mL. In an aspect, a steroid hormone is present in the liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 4000 ng/mL, 3500 ng/mL, 3000 ng/mL, 2500 ng/mL, 2000 ng/mL, 1500 ng/mL, 1000 ng/mL, 500 ng/mL, or 5 ng/mL.
[0034] In an aspect, the steroid hormone comprises progesterone or estradiol. In an aspect, the steroid hormone comprises progesterone and estradiol. In an aspect, the liquid solution comprises progesterone or estradiol. In an aspect, the liquid solution comprises progesterone and estradiol.
[0035] In an aspect, progesterone is present in the liquid solution at a concentration from 5 ng/mL to 2,000 ng/mL. In an aspect, progesterone is present in the liquid solution at a concentration from 5 ng/mL to lOOOng/mL, from 500 ng/mL to 1500 ng/mL, from 1000 ng/mL to 2000 ng/mL, from 1500 ng/mL to 2500 ng/mL, from 2000 ng/mL to 3000 ng/mL, from 2500 ng/mL to 3500 ng/mL, or from 3000 ng/mL to 4000 ng/mL. In an aspect, progesterone is present in the liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 5ng/mL, 500 ng/mL, 1000 ng/mL, 1500 ng/mL, 2000 ng/mL, 2500 ng/mL, 3000 ng/mL, 3500 ng/mL, or 4000 ng/mL. In an aspect, progesterone is present in the liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 4000 ng/mL, 3500 ng/mL, 3000 ng/mL, 2500 ng/mL, 2000 ng/mL, 1500 ng/mL, 1000 ng/mL, 500 ng/mL, or 5 ng/mL.
[0036] In an aspect, estradiol is present in the liquid solution at a concentration from 5 ng/mL to 2,000 ng/mL. In an aspect, estradiol is present in the liquid solution at a concentration from 5 ng/mL to lOOOng/mL, from 500 ng/mL to 1500 ng/mL, from 1000 ng/mL to 2000 ng/mL, from 1500 ng/mL to 2500 ng/mL, from 2000 ng/mL to 3000 ng/mL, from 2500 ng/mL to 3500 ng/mL, or from 3000 ng/mL to 4000 ng/mL. In an aspect, estradiol is present in the liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 5ng/mL, 500 ng/mL, 1000 ng/mL, 1500 ng/mL, 2000 ng/mL, 2500 ng/mL, 3000 ng/mL, 3500 ng/mL, or 4000 ng/mL. In an aspect, estradiol is present in the liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 4000 ng/mL, 3500 ng/mL, 3000 ng/mL, 2500 ng/mL, 2000 ng/mL, 1500 ng/mL, 1000 ng/mL, 500 ng/mL, or 5 ng/mL.
[0037] In an aspect, the liquid solution comprises a zwitterionic buffering agent. In an aspect, a zwitterionic buffering agent is present in the liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 0.2 M, 0.1M, 0.05M, 0.025M, or 0.01M. In an aspect, a zwitterionic buffering agent is present in the liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.01 M, 0.025M, 0.05M, 0.1M, or 0.2M. In an aspect, a zwitterionic buffering agent is present in the liquid solution at a concentration from 0.01 M to 0.2 M. In an aspect, a zwitterionic buffering agent is present in the liquid solution at a concentration from 0.01 M to 0.05 M, from 0.025 M to 0.1 M, or from 0.05 M to 0.2 M.
[0038] In an aspect, the zwitterionic buffering agent comprises N-2- hydroxylethylpiperazine-N-2-ethane sulfonic acid (HEPES). In an aspect, HEPES is present in the liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 0.2 M, 0.1M, 0.05M, 0.025M, or 0.01M. In an aspect, a HEPES is present in the liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.01 M, 0.025M, 0.05M, 0.1M, or 0.2M. In an aspect, HEPES is present in the liquid solution at a concentration from 0.01 M to 0.2 M. In an aspect, HEPES is present in the liquid solution at a concentration from 0.01 M to 0.05 M, from 0.025 M to 0.1 M, or from 0.05 M to 0.2 M.
[0039] In an aspect, sulfate is present in the liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.2 pg/mL, 0.5 pg/mL, 1.0 pg/mL, 1.5 pg/mL, or 2.0 pg/mL. In an aspect, sulfate is present in the liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 2.0 pg/mL, 1.5 pg/mL, 1.0 pg/mL, 0.5 pg/mL, 0.2 pg/mL. In an aspect, sulfate is present in the liquid solution at a concentration between 0.2 pg/mL and 2 pg/mL. In an aspect, sulfate is present in the liquid solution at a concentration from 0.2 pg/mL to 1.0 pg/mL, from 0.5 pg/mL to 1.5 pg/mL, from 1.0 pg/mL to 2.0 pg/mL.
[0040] In an aspect, the sulfate comprises zinc sulfate. In an aspect, zinc sulfate is present in the liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.2 pg/mL, 0.5 pg/mL, 1.0 pg/mL, 1.5 pg/mL, or 2.0 pg/mL. In an aspect, zinc sulfate is present in the liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 2.0 pg/mL, 1.5 pg/mL, 1.0 pg/mL, 0.5 pg/mL, 0.2 pg/mL. In an aspect, zinc sulfate is present in the liquid solution at a concentration between 0.2 pg/mL and 2 pg/mL. In an aspect, zinc sulfate is present in the liquid solution at a concentration from 0.2 pg/mL to 1.0 pg/mL, from 0.5 pg/mL to 1.5 pg/mL, from 1.0 pg/mL to 2.0 pg/mL. In an aspect, zinc sulfate is present in the liquid solution at a concentration of 1 pg/mL.
[0041] In an aspect, the liquid solution comprises DL lipoic acid at a concentration greater than or equal to O.OOOlg/L, 0.00015 g/L, or 0.0002 g/L. In an aspect, the liquid solution comprises DL lipoic acid at a concentration less than or equal to 0.00025 g/L, 0.0002g/L, 0.00015 g/L, or 0.0001 g/L. In an aspect, the liquid solution comprises DL lipoic acid at a concentration from O.OOOlg/L to 0.0002g/L, or from 0.00015g/L to 0.00025g/L. In an aspect, the liquid solution comprises DL lipoic acid at 0.0002 g/L.
[0042] In an aspect, the liquid solution comprises thymidine at a concentration greater than or equal to O.OOOlg/L, 0.0002 g/L, 0.0003 g/L, 0.0004 g/L, 0.0005 g/L, 0.0006 g/L, or 0.0007 g/L. In an aspect, the liquid solution comprises thymidine at a concentration less than or equal to 0.0008 g/L, 0.0007 g/L, 0.0006 g/L, 0.0005 g/L, 0.0004 g/L, 0.0003 g/L, 0.0002 g/L, or 0.0001 g/L. In an aspect, the liquid solution comprises thymidine at a concentration from O.OOOlg/L to 0.0003g/L, from 0.0002 g/L to 0.0004 g/L, from 0.0003 g/L to 0.0005 g/L, from 0.0004 g/L to 0.0006 g/L, from 0.0005 g/L to 0.0007 g/L, or from 0.0006 g/L to 0.0008 g/L. In an aspect, the liquid solution comprises thymidine at 0.0007 g/L.
[0043] In an aspect, the liquid solution comprises sodium phosphate dibasic at a concentration greater than or equal to O.OOOlg/L, 0.005 g/L, 0.010 g/L, 0.02 g/L, 0.03 g/L, 0.04 g/L, 0.05 g/L, 0.06 g/L, 0.07 g/L, 0.08 g/L, 0.09 g/L, 0.10 g/L, 0.11 g/L, 0.12 g/L, 0.13 g/L, 0.14 g/L, or 0.15 g/L. In an aspect, the liquid solution comprises sodium phosphate dibasic at a concentration less than or equal to 0.16 g/L, 0.15 g/L, 0.14 g/L, 0.13 g/L, 0.12 g/L, 0.11 g/L, 0.10 g/L, 0.09 g/L, 0.08 g/L, 0.07 g/L, 0.06 g/L, 0.05 g/L, 0.04 g/L, 0.03 g/L, 0.02 g/L, 0.01 g/L, 0.005 g/L, or O.OOOlg/L. In an aspect, the liquid solution comprises sodium phosphate dibasic at a concentration from O.OOOlg/L to 0.16 g/L. In an aspect, the liquid solution comprises sodium phosphate dibasic at a concentration from O.OOOlg/L to 0. Ig/L, or from 0.05g/L to 0.16 g/L. In an aspect, the liquid solution comprises a sodium phosphate dibasic at a concentration of 0.1537 g/L.
[0044] In an aspect, the liquid solution comprises sodium pyruvate at a concentration greater than or equal to O.OOOlg/L, 0.005 g/L, 0.010 g/L, 0.02 g/L, 0.03 g/L, 0.04 g/L, 0.05 g/L, 0.06 g/L, 0.07 g/L, 0.08 g/L, 0.09 g/L, 0.10 g/L, 0.11 g/L, or 0.12 g/L. In an aspect, the liquid solution comprises sodium pyruvate at a concentration less than or equal to 0.12 g/L, 0.11 g/L, 0.10 g/L, 0.09 g/L, 0.08 g/L, 0.07 g/L, 0.06 g/L, 0.05 g/L, 0.04 g/L, 0.03 g/L, 0.02 g/L, 0.01 g/L, 0.005 g/L, or O.OOOlg/L. In an aspect, the liquid solution comprises sodium pyruvate at a concentration O.OOOlg/L to 0. Ig/L, or from 0.05g/L to 0.12 g/L. In an aspect, the liquid solution comprises sodium pyruvate at a concentration of 0.11 g/L.
[0045] In an aspect, the liquid solution comprises an antibiotic. In an aspect, the antibiotic can comprise streptomycin or penicillin.
[0046] In an aspect, the liquid solution comprises Calcium Lactate (CaLactate). In an aspect, the liquid solution comprises CaLactate at a concentration greater than or equal to O. lmM, 0.2mM, or 0.3mM. In an aspect, the liquid solution comprises CaLactate at a concentration less than or equal to 0.3mM, 0.2mM, or 0. ImM. In an aspect, the liquid solution comprises CaLactate at a concentration from O. lmM to 0.3mM.
[0047] In an aspect, the one or more cells described herein are mammalian cells. In an aspect, the one or more cells described herein are obtained from a subject. In an aspect, the subject is a mammal. In an aspect, the subject is a human. In an aspect, the subject is female. In an aspect, the subject is a non-human mammal. In an aspect, the subject is in the order of Rodentia, Chiroptera, Soricomorpha, Primate, Carnivora, Artiodactyla Diprotodontia, Lagomorpha, Didelphimorphia, Cetacea, Dasyuromorphia, Afrosoricida, Erinaceomorpha, Cingulata, Peramelemorphia, Scandentia, Perissodactya, Macroscelidea, Pilosa, Monotremata, or Proboscidea. In an aspect, the subject is a dog, a cat, a horse, a goat, a cow, a mouse, a rat, or a primate.
[0048] In an aspect, one or more cells comprise oocytes. In an aspect, one or more cells consist of oocytes. In an aspect, a cell of the one or more cells is in meiosis or metaphase II. In an aspect, a cell of the one or more cells has formed pronuclei.
[0049] In an aspect, one or more cells are at a temperature greater than 5 degrees Celsius, 6 degrees Celsius, 7 degrees Celsius, 8 degrees Celsius, 9 degrees Celsius, 10 degrees Celsius, 11 degrees Celsius, 12 degrees Celsius, 13 degrees Celsius, 14 degrees Celsius, 15 degrees Celsius, 16 degrees Celsius, 17 degrees Celsius, 18 degrees Celsius, 19 degrees Celsius, 20 degrees Celsius, 21 degrees Celsius, 22 degrees Celsius, 23 degrees Celsius, 24 degrees Celsius, 25 degrees Celsius, 26 degrees Celsius, 27 degrees Celsius, 28 degrees Celsius, 29 degrees Celsius, 30 degrees Celsius, 31 degrees Celsius, 32 degrees Celsius, 33 degrees Celsius, 34 degrees Celsius, 35 degrees Celsius, 36 degrees Celsius, 37 degrees Celsius, 38 degrees Celsius, 39 degrees Celsius, 40 degrees Celsius, 41 degrees Celsius, 42 degrees Celsius, 43 degrees Celsius, or 44 degrees Celsius. In an aspect, the one or more cells are at a temperature of 45 degrees Celsius, 44 degrees Celsius, 43 degrees Celsius, 42 degrees Celsius, 41 degrees Celsius, 40 degrees Celsius, 39 degrees Celsius, 38 degrees Celsius, 37 degrees Celsius, 36 degrees Celsius, 35 degrees Celsius, 34 degrees Celsius, 33 degrees Celsius, 32 degrees Celsius, 31 degrees Celsius, 30 degrees Celsius, 29 degrees Celsius, 28 degrees Celsius, 27 degrees Celsius, 26 degrees Celsius, 25 degrees Celsius, 24 degrees Celsius, 23 degrees Celsius, 22 degrees Celsius, 21 degrees Celsius, 20 degrees Celsius, 19 degrees Celsius, 18 degrees Celsius, 17 degrees Celsius, 16 degrees Celsius, 15 degrees Celsius, 14 degrees Celsius, 13 degrees Celsius, 12 degrees Celsius, 11 degrees Celsius, 10 degrees Celsius, 9 degrees Celsius, 8 degrees Celsius, 7 degrees Celsius, 6 degrees Celsius, 5 degrees Celsius, or 4 degrees Celsius. In an aspect, the one or more cells are between 4 degrees Celsius and 10 degrees Celsius, between 5 degrees Celsius and 20 degrees Celsius, between 15 degrees Celsius and 25 degrees Celsius, between 20 degrees Celsius and 30 degrees Celsius, or between 25 degrees Celsius and 38 degrees Celsius.
[0050] In an aspect, the liquid solution comprises dibutryl-cAMP, caffeine, beta-estradiol, progesterone and zinc sulfate. In an aspect, the liquid solution comprises dibutryl-cAMP, caffeine, beta-estradiol, progesterone, sodium chloride and zinc sulfate. In an aspect, the liquid solution comprises dibutryl-cAMP, caffeine, beta-estradiol, progesterone, zinc sulfate, insulin like growth factor 1 (IGF1), and colony stimulating factor 1 (CSF1). In an aspect, the concentration of dibutryl-cAMP is from O. lmM to 2.0mM. In an aspect, the concentration of caffeine is from 0. ImM to 2.0mM. In an aspect, the concentration of estradiol is from 5ng/mL to 2,000ng/mL. In an aspect, the concentration of progesterone is from 5 ng/mL to 2,000 ng/mL. In an aspect, the concentration of zinc sulfate is from 0.2pg/mL to 2.0 pg/mL. In an aspect, the concentration of insulin like growth factor (IGF1) is from 5ng/mL to 50ng/mL. In an aspect, the concentration of colony stimulating factor 1 (CSF1) is from 5ng/mL to 50ng/mL. In an aspect, the concentration of sodium chloride is less than 7g/L. In an aspect, the concentration of sodium chloride is less than 6g/L. In an aspect, the concentration of sodium chloride is 5.96g/L. [0051] In an aspect, the liquid solution comprises 0.4mM dibutyryl -cAMP, 0.4mM caffeine, lOOng/mL beta-estradiol, 50ng/mL progesterone, and 1 pg/mL zinc sulfate. In an aspect, the liquid solution comprises 0.4mM dibutyryl-cAMP, 0.4mM caffeine, lOOng/mL beta-estradiol, 50ng/mL progesterone, 5.96 g/L sodium chloride and 1 pg/mL zinc sulfate. In an aspect, the liquid solution comprises 0.0002g/L DL lipoic acid, 0.0007g/L thymidine, 0.1537 g/L sodium phosphate dibasic, and O. l lg/L sodium pyruvate.
B. Systems and methods
[0052] The present disclosure provides for, and includes, a method for maintaining a respiration of one or more cells comprising: a) placing one or more cells into a liquid solution comprising: (i) a methylxanthine, and (ii) one or more of the group consisting of a human serum protein, a derivative of adenosine monophosphate, and a cytokine, and b) maintaining a temperature of the liquid solution between 4 degrees Celsius and 38 degrees Celsius. The present disclosure provides for, and includes, a method for maintaining a respiration of one or more cells comprising: a) placing one or more cells into a liquid solution comprising: (i) a sulfate at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.9 pg/mL, and (ii) one or more of the group consisting of lipoic acid, thymidine, sodium phosphate dibasic, and sodium pyruvate, and b) maintaining a temperature of the liquid solution between 4 degrees Celsius and 38 degrees Celsius. The present disclosure provides for, and includes, a method for maintaining a respiration of one or more cells comprising: a) placing one or more cells into a liquid solution comprising: DL lipoic acid at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.000 Ig/L, thymidine at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.0001 g/L, sodium phosphate dibasic at a concentration greater than or equal to O.OOOlg/L, and sodium pyruvate at a concentration greater than or equal to O.OOOlg/L, and b) maintaining a temperature of the liquid solution between 4 degrees Celsius and 38 degrees Celsius. The present disclosure provides for, and includes, a method for maintaining a respiration of one or more cells comprising: a) placing one or more cells into a liquid solution described herein and b) maintaining a temperature of the liquid solution between 4 degrees Celsius and 38 degrees Celsius.
[0053] The present disclosure provides for, and includes, a method for inducing parthenogenesis in a gamete comprising: a) placing one or more gametes into a liquid solution comprising: (i) a methylxanthine, and (ii) one or more of the group consisting of a human serum protein, a derivative of adenosine monophosphate, and a cytokine; and b) maintaining a temperature of the liquid solution between 4 degrees Celsius and 38 degrees Celsius. The present disclosure provides for, and includes, a method for inducing parthenogenesis in a gamete comprising: a) placing one or more gametes into a liquid solution comprising: (i) a sulfate at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.9 pg/mL, and (ii) one or more of the group consisting of lipoic acid, thymidine, sodium phosphate dibasic, and sodium pyruvate; and b) maintaining a temperature of the liquid solution between 4 degrees Celsius and 38 degrees Celsius. The present disclosure provides for, and includes, a method for inducing parthenogenesis in a gamete comprising: a) placing one or more gametes into a liquid solution comprising: DL lipoic acid at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.000 Ig/L, thymidine at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.0001 g/L, sodium phosphate dibasic at a concentration greater than or equal to O.OOOlg/L, and sodium pyruvate at a concentration greater than or equal to O.OOOlg/L; and b) maintaining a temperature of the liquid solution between 4 degrees Celsius and 38 degrees Celsius. The present disclosure provides for, and includes, a method for inducing parthenogenesis in a gamete comprising: a) placing one or more gametes into a liquid solution described herein; and b) maintaining a temperature of the liquid solution between 4 degrees Celsius and 38 degrees Celsius.
[0054] In an aspect, maintaining a temperature of the liquid solution comprises placing the liquid solution into a vial. The vial can comprise glass or plastic. The vial can comprise polypropylene. In an aspect, maintain a temperature of the liquid solution comprises placing a propylene vial is placed into thermal insulation. In an aspect, the thermal insulation comprises polystyrene foam.
[0055] In an aspect, the temperature is maintained for more than 1 hour, 2 hours, 3 hours, 4 hours, 5 hours, 6 hours, 7 hours, 8 hours, 9 hours, 10 hours, 11 hours, 12 hours, 18 hours, 24 hours, 36 hours, 48 hours, 72 hours, four days, five days, six days, one week, two weeks, three weeks, or four weeks.
[0056] In an aspect, the temperature is maintained greater than or equal to 4 degrees Celsius, 5 degrees Celsius, 6 degrees Celsius, 7 degrees Celsius, 8 degrees Celsius, 9 degrees Celsius, 10 degrees Celsius, 11 degrees Celsius, 12 degrees Celsius, 13 degrees Celsius, 14 degrees Celsius, 15 degrees Celsius, 16 degrees Celsius, 17 degrees Celsius, 18 degrees Celsius, 19 degrees Celsius, 20 degrees Celsius, 21 degrees Celsius, 22 degrees Celsius, 23 degrees Celsius, 24 degrees Celsius, 25 degrees Celsius, 26 degrees Celsius, 27 degrees Celsius, 28 degrees Celsius, 29 degrees Celsius, 30 degrees Celsius, 31 degrees Celsius, 32 degrees Celsius, 33 degrees Celsius, 34 degrees Celsius, 35 degrees Celsius, 36 degrees Celsius, 37 degrees Celsius, or 38 degrees Celsius. In an aspect, the temperature is maintained less than or equal to 38 degrees Celsius, 37 degrees Celsius, 36 degrees Celsius, 35 degrees Celsius, 34 degrees Celsius, 33 degrees Celsius, 32 degrees Celsius, 31 degrees Celsius, 30 degrees Celsius, 29 degrees Celsius, 28 degrees Celsius, 27 degrees Celsius, 26 degrees Celsius, 25 degrees Celsius, 24 degrees Celsius, 23 degrees Celsius, 22 degrees Celsius, 21 degrees Celsius, 20 degrees Celsius, 19 degrees Celsius, 18 degrees Celsius, 17 degrees Celsius, 16 degrees Celsius, 15 degrees Celsius, 14 degrees Celsius, 13 degrees Celsius, 12 degrees Celsius, 11 degrees Celsius, 10 degrees Celsius, 9 degrees Celsius, 8 degrees Celsius, 7 degrees Celsius, 6 degrees Celsius, 5 degrees Celsius, or 4 degrees Celsius. In an aspect, the temperature is maintained between 4 degrees Celsius and 10 degrees Celsius, between 5 degrees Celsius and 20 degrees Celsius, between 15 degrees Celsius and 25 degrees Celsius, between 20 degrees Celsius and 30 degrees Celsius, or between 25 degrees Celsius and 38 degrees Celsius.
[0057] The present disclosure provides for, and includes, a system for cell transport comprising (i) said liquid comprising: (i) a methylxanthine, and (ii) one or more of the group consisting of a human serum protein, a derivative of adenosine monophosphate, and a cytokine, and (ii) a thermal insulator encapsulating the liquid solution and one or more cells. The present disclosure provides for, and includes, a system for cell transport comprising (i) said liquid solution comprising: (i) a sulfate at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.9 pg/mL, and (ii) one or more of the group consisting of lipoic acid, thymidine, sodium phosphate dibasic, and sodium pyruvate, and (ii) a thermal insulator encapsulating the liquid solution and one or more cells. The present disclosure provides for, and includes, a system for cell transport comprising (i) said liquid solution comprising: DL lipoic acid at a concentration greater than or equal to O.OOOlg/L, thymidine at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.0001 g/L, sodium phosphate dibasic at a concentration greater than or equal to O.OOOlg/L, and sodium pyruvate at a concentration greater than or equal to O.OOOlg/L, and (ii) a thermal insulator encapsulating the liquid solution and one or more cells. The present disclosure provides for, and includes, a system for cell transport comprising (i) said liquid solution described herein and (ii) a thermal insulator encapsulating the liquid solution and one or more cells.
[0058] In an aspect, the thermal insulator comprises polypropylene and/or polystyrene. In an aspect, the thermal insulator comprises a polypropylene vial. In an aspect, the thermal insulator comprises a polypropylene vial and/or polystyrene foam. In an aspect, the thermal insulator comprises polystyrene foam. In an aspect, the thermal insulator comprises a polystyrene foam rack. In an aspect, the polystyrene foam rack has a polystyrene foam cover. In an aspect, the thermal insulator comprises a polystyrene foam box configured to encapsulate the polystyrene foam rack. In an aspect the thermal insulator comprises a polystyrene foam box configured to encapsulate the polypropylene vial. C. Kits
[0059] A kit can comprise one or more of the components described herein. The kit can comprise the liquid solution described herein. The present disclosure provides for, and includes, a kit for cell transport comprising (i) a liquid solution comprising: (i) a methylxanthine, and (ii) one or more of the group consisting of a human serum protein, a derivative of adenosine monophosphate, and a cytokine, and (ii) a thermal insulator. The present disclosure provides for, and includes, a kit for cell transport comprising (i) a liquid solution comprising: (i) a sulfate at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.9 pg/mL, and (ii) one or more of the group consisting of lipoic acid, thymidine, sodium phosphate dibasic, and sodium pyruvate, and (ii) a thermal insulator. The present disclosure provides for, and includes, a kit for cell transport comprising (i) a liquid solution comprising: DL lipoic acid at a concentration greater than or equal to O.OOOlg/L, thymidine at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.0001 g/L, sodium phosphate dibasic at a concentration greater than or equal to O.OOOlg/L, and sodium pyruvate at a concentration greater than or equal to O.OOOlg/L and (ii) a thermal insulator. The present disclosure provides for, and includes, a kit for cell transport comprising (i) a liquid solution described herein and (ii) a thermal insulator.
[0060] In an aspect, the kit comprises a thermometer. In an aspect the thermometer is digital. In an aspect the thermometer is an alcohol thermometer, a mercury thermometer, or an infrared thermometer. In an aspect, the kit comprises instructions.
[0061] In an aspect, the thermal insulator comprises polypropylene and/or polystyrene. In an aspect, the thermal insulator comprises a polypropylene vial. In an aspect, the thermal insulator comprises a polypropylene vial and/or polystyrene foam. In an aspect, the thermal insulator comprises polystyrene foam. In an aspect, the thermal insulator comprises a polystyrene foam rack. In an aspect, the polystyrene foam rack has a polystyrene foam cover. In an aspect, the thermal insulator comprises a polystyrene foam box configured to encapsulate the polystyrene foam rack. In an aspect the thermal insulator comprises a polystyrene foam box configured to encapsulate the polypropylene vial.
D. Definitions
[0062] The term “and/or” when used in a list of two or more items, means that any one of the listed items can be employed by itself or in combination with any one or more of the listed items. For example, the expression “A and/or B” is intended to mean either or both of A and B, i.e., A alone, B alone, or A and B in combination. The expression “A, B and/or C” is intended to mean A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B in combination, A and C in combination, B and C in combination, or A, B, and C in combination. [0063] As used herein, terms in the singular and the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the,” for example, include plural referents unless the content clearly dictates otherwise.
[0064] Where a range of values is provided, it is understood that each intervening value, between the upper and lower limit of that range and any other stated or intervening value in that stated range is encompassed within the disclosure. The upper and lower limits of these smaller ranges may independently be included in the smaller ranges, and are also encompassed within the disclosure, subject to any specifically excluded limit in the stated range. Where the stated range includes one or both of the limits, ranges excluding either both of those included limits are also included in the disclosure. Whenever the phrase “comprising” is used, variations such as “consisting essentially of’ and “consisting of’ are also contemplated.
[0065] As used herein, the term "about" refers to a range extending to +/- 10% of the specified value.
[0066] As used herein, the term “parthenogenesis” refers to asexual reproduction in which a gamete divides without fertilization.
[0067] Unless defined otherwise herein, terms are to be understood according to conventional usage by those of ordinary skill in the relevant art. Where a term is provided in the singular, the inventors also contemplate aspects of the disclosure described by the plural of that term. Where there are discrepancies in terms and definitions used in references that are incorporated by reference, the terms used in this application shall have the definitions given herein. Other technical terms used have their ordinary meaning in the art in which they are used, as exemplified by various art-specific dictionaries, for example, “The American Heritage® Science Dictionary” (Editors of the American Heritage Dictionaries, 2011, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Boston and New York), or the “McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms” (6th edition, 2002, McGraw-Hill, New York).
[0068] All publications, patents, and patent applications mentioned in this disclosure are herein incorporated by reference to the same extent as if each individual publication, patent, or patent application was specifically and individually indicated to be incorporated by reference.
[0069] Having now generally described the disclosure, the same will be more readily understood through reference to the following examples that are provided by way of illustration, and are not intended to be limiting of the present disclosure, unless specified. E. Embodiments
[0070] Embodiment 1. A liquid solution for in-vitro transport of one or more cells comprising: (i) a methylxanthine, and (ii) one or more of the group consisting of a human serum protein, a derivative of adenosine monophosphate, a hormone, and a cytokine.
[0071] Embodiment 2. The liquid solution of Embodiment 1, wherein said methylxanthine is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0.1 mM to 2.0 mM.
[0072] Embodiment 3. The liquid solution of Embodiment 1, wherein said methylxanthine is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.1 mM.
[0073] Embodiment 4. The liquid solution of Embodiment 1, wherein said methylxanthine is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 2.0 mM.
[0074] Embodiment 5. The liquid solution of Embodiment 1, wherein said methylxanthine comprises 1, 3, 7-trimethylpurine-2, 6-dione (caffeine) or derivative thereof.
[0075] Embodiment 6. The liquid solution of Embodiment 5, wherein said caffeine or derivative thereof is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0.1 mM to 2.0 mM.
[0076] Embodiment 7. The liquid solution of Embodiment 5, wherein said caffeine or derivative thereof is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.1 mM.
[0077] Embodiment 8. The liquid solution of Embodiment 5, wherein said caffeine or derivative thereof is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 2.0 mM.
[0078] Embodiment 9. The liquid solution of Embodiment 5, wherein said caffeine or derivative thereof is present in said liquid solution at a concentration of 0.4mM.
[0079] Embodiment 10. The liquid solution of Embodiment 1, wherein said human serum protein is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 0.2% w/v.
[0080] Embodiment 11. The liquid solution of Embodiment 1, wherein said human serum protein is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.01% w/v. [0081] Embodiment 12. The liquid solution of Embodiment 1, wherein said human serum protein is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0.01% w/v to 0.2% w/v.
[0082] Embodiment 13. The liquid solution of Embodiment 1, wherein said human serum protein comprises albumin or globulin.
[0083] Embodiment 14. The liquid solution of Embodiment 13, wherein said albumin comprises human serum albumin. [0084] Embodiment 15. The liquid solution of Embodiment 13, wherein said globulin comprises alpha globulin or beta globulin.
[0085] Embodiment 16. The liquid solution of Embodiment 13, wherein said albumin is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 0.2% w/v.
[0086] Embodiment 17. The liquid solution of Embodiment 13, wherein said albumin is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.01% w/v.
[0087] Embodiment 18. The liquid solution of Embodiment 13, wherein said albumin is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0.01% w/v to 0.2% w/v.
[0088] Embodiment 19. The liquid solution of Embodiment 13, wherein said globulin is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 0.04% w/v.
[0089] Embodiment 20. The liquid solution of Embodiment 13, wherein said globulin is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.01% w/v.
[0090] Embodiment 21. The liquid solution of Embodiment 13, wherein said globulin is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0.01% w/v to 0.04% w/v.
[0091] Embodiment 22. The liquid solution of Embodiment 1, wherein said derivative of adenosine monophosphate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from O.lmM to 2.0mM.
[0092] Embodiment 23. The liquid solution of Embodiment 1, wherein said derivative of adenosine monophosphate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration great than or equal to O.lmM.
[0093] Embodiment 24. The liquid solution of Embodiment 1, wherein said derivative of adenosine monophosphate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 2.0mM.
[0094] Embodiment 25. The liquid solution of Embodiment 1, wherein said derivative of adenosine monophosphate comprises a cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP).
[0095] Embodiment 26. The liquid solution of Embodiment 25, wherein said cAMP is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from O.lmM to 2.0mM.
[0096] Embodiment 27. The liquid solution of Embodiment 25, wherein said cAMP is present in said liquid solution at a concentration great than or equal to O.lmM.
[0097] Embodiment 28. The liquid solution of Embodiment 25, wherein said cAMP is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 2.0mM.
[0098] Embodiment 29. The liquid solution of Embodiment 25, wherein said cAMP comprises dibutyrlcyclicAMP. [0099] Embodiment 30. The liquid solution of Embodiment 29, wherein said dibutyrlcyclicAMP is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0. ImM to 2.0mM.
[00100] Embodiment 31. The liquid solution of Embodiment 29, wherein said dibutyrlcyclicAMP is present in said liquid solution at a concentration great than or equal to O. lmM.
[00101] Embodiment 32. The liquid solution of Embodiment 29, wherein said dibutyrlcyclicAMP is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 2.0mM.
[00102] Embodiment 33. The liquid solution of Embodiment 29, wherein said dibutyrlcyclicAMP is present in said liquid solution at a concentration of 0.4mM.
[00103] Embodiment 34. The liquid solution of Embodiment 1, wherein said cytokine is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 5ng/mL.
[00104] Embodiment 35. The liquid solution of Embodiment 1, wherein said cytokine is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 100 ng/mL.
[00105] Embodiment 36. The liquid solution of Embodiment 1, wherein said cytokine is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 5 ng/mL and 100 ng/mL.
[00106] Embodiment 37. The liquid solution of Embodiment 1, wherein said cytokine comprises a growth factor.
[00107] Embodiment 38. The liquid solution of Embodiment 37, wherein said growth factor is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 5 ng/mL.
[00108] Embodiment 39. The liquid solution of Embodiment 37, wherein said growth factor is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 100 ng/mL.
[00109] Embodiment 40. The liquid solution of Embodiment 37, wherein said growth factor is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 5 ng/mL and 100 ng/mL.
[00110] Embodiment 41. The liquid solution of Embodiment 37, wherein said growth factor comprises insulin like growth factor 1 (IGF1) or colony stimulating factor 1 (CSF1).
[00111] Embodiment 42. The liquid solution of Embodiment 41, wherein said IGF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 5 ng/mL and 50 ng/mL.
[00112] Embodiment 43. The liquid solution of Embodiment 41, wherein said IGF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 50 ng/mL.
[00113] Embodiment 44. The liquid solution of Embodiment 41, wherein said IGF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 5 ng/mL. [00114] Embodiment 45. The liquid solution of Embodiment 41, wherein said CSF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 5 ng/mL and 50 ng/mL.
[00115] Embodiment 46. The liquid solution of Embodiment 41, wherein said CSF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 50 ng/mL.
[00116] Embodiment 47. The liquid solution of Embodiment 41, wherein said CSF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 5 ng/mL.
[00117] Embodiment 48. The liquid solution of Embodiment 41, wherein said growth factor comprises insulin like growth factor 1 (IGF1) and colony stimulating factor 1 (CSF1).
[00118] Embodiment 49. The liquid solution of Embodiment 41, wherein said IGF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 5 ng/mL and 50 ng/mL.
[00119] Embodiment 50. The liquid solution of Embodiment 41, wherein said IGF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 50 ng/mL.
[00120] Embodiment 51. The liquid solution of Embodiment 41, wherein said IGF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 5 ng/mL.
[00121] Embodiment 52. The liquid solution of Embodiment 41, wherein said CSF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 5 ng/mL and 50 ng/mL.
[00122] Embodiment 53. The liquid solution of Embodiment 41, wherein said CSF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 50 ng/mL.
[00123] Embodiment 54. The liquid solution of Embodiment 41, wherein said CSF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 5 ng/mL.
[00124] Embodiment 55. The liquid solution of Embodiment 1, wherein said hormone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 5 ng/mL to 100 ng/mL.
[00125] Embodiment 56. The liquid solution of Embodiment 1, wherein said hormone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than 5 ng/mL.
[00126] Embodiment 57. The liquid solution of Embodiment 1, wherein said hormone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than 100 ng/mL.
[00127] Embodiment 58. The liquid solution of Embodiment 1, wherein said hormone comprises a steroid hormone.
[00128] Embodiment 59. The liquid solution of Embodiment 58, wherein said steroid hormone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 5 ng/mL to 4,000 ng/mL.
[00129] Embodiment 60. The liquid solution of Embodiment 58, wherein said steroid hormone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than 5 ng/mL.
[00130] Embodiment 61. The liquid solution of Embodiment 58, wherein said steroid hormone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than 4,000 ng/mL. [00131] Embodiment 62. The liquid solution of Embodiment 58, wherein said steroid hormone comprises progesterone or estradiol.
[00132] Embodiment 63. The liquid solution of Embodiment 62, wherein said progesterone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 5 ng/mL to 2,000 ng/mL.
[00133] Embodiment 64. The liquid solution of Embodiment 62, wherein said progesterone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than 5 ng/mL.
[00134] Embodiment 65. The liquid solution of Embodiment 62, wherein said progesterone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than 2,000 ng/mL.
[00135] Embodiment 66. The liquid solution of Embodiment 62, wherein said estradiol is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 5 ng/mL to 2,000 ng/mL.
[00136] Embodiment 67. The liquid solution of Embodiment 62, wherein said estradiol is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than 5 ng/mL.
[00137] Embodiment 68. The liquid solution of Embodiment 62, wherein said estradiol is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than 2,000 ng/mL.
[00138] Embodiment 69. The liquid solution of Embodiment 58, wherein said steroid hormone comprises progesterone and beta-estradiol.
[00139] Embodiment 70. The liquid solution of Embodiment 69, wherein said progesterone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 5 ng/mL to 2,000 ng/mL.
[00140] Embodiment 71. The liquid solution of Embodiment 69, wherein said progesterone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than 5 ng/mL.
[00141] Embodiment 72. The liquid solution of Embodiment 69, wherein said progesterone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than 2,000 ng/mL.
[00142] Embodiment 73. The liquid solution of Embodiment 69, wherein said betaestradiol is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 5 ng/mL to 2,000 ng/mL.
[00143] Embodiment 74. The liquid solution of Embodiment 69, wherein said betaestradiol is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than 5 ng/mL.
[00144] Embodiment 75. The liquid solution of Embodiment 69, wherein said betaestradiol is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than 2,000 ng/mL.
[00145] Embodiment 76. The liquid solution of Embodiment 69, wherein said betaestradiol is present in said liquid solution at a concentration of 100 ng/mL.
[00146] Embodiment 77. The liquid solution of Embodiment 69, wherein said progesterone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration of 50 ng/mL.
[00147] Embodiment 78. The liquid solution of Embodiment 1, further comprising a zwitterionic buffering agent. [00148] Embodiment 79. The liquid solution of Embodiment 78, wherein said zwitterionic buffering agent is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 0.2 M.
[00149] Embodiment 80. The liquid solution of Embodiment 78, wherein said zwitterionic buffering agent is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.01 M.
[00150] Embodiment 81. The liquid solution of Embodiment 78, wherein said zwitterionic buffering agent is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0.01 M to 0.2 M.
[00151] Embodiment 82. The liquid solution of Embodiment 78, wherein said zwitterionic buffering agent comprises N-2-hydroxylethylpiperazine-N-2-ethane sulfonic acid (HEPES).
[00152] Embodiment 83. The liquid solution of Embodiment 82, wherein said HEPES is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 0.2 M.
[00153] Embodiment 84. The liquid solution of Embodiment 82, wherein said HEPES is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.01 M.
[00154] Embodiment 85. The liquid solution of Embodiment 82, wherein said HEPES is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0.01 M to 0.2 M.
[00155] Embodiment 86. The liquid solution of Embodiment 80, wherein said HEPES is present in said liquid solution at a concentration of 0.025M.
[00156] Embodiment 87. The liquid solution of Embodiment 1, further comprising a sulfate [00157] Embodiment 88. The liquid solution of Embodiment 87, wherein said sulfate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.2 pg/mL.
[00158] Embodiment 89. The liquid solution of Embodiment 87, wherein said sulfate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 2.0 pg/mL.
[00159] Embodiment 90. The liquid solution of Embodiment 87, wherein said sulfate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 0.2 pg/mL and 2 pg/mL.
[00160] Embodiment 91. The liquid solution of Embodiment 87, wherein said sulfate comprises zinc sulfate.
[00161] Embodiment 92. The liquid solution of Embodiment 91, wherein said zinc sulfate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.2 pg/mL.
[00162] Embodiment 93. The liquid solution of Embodiment 91, wherein said zinc sulfate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 2.0 pg/mL.
[00163] Embodiment 94. The liquid solution of Embodiment 91, wherein said zinc sulfate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 0.2 pg/mL and 2 pg/mL. [00164] Embodiment 95. The liquid solution of Embodiment 91, wherein said zinc sulfate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration of 0.1 pg/mL.
[00165] Embodiment 96. The liquid solution of Embodiment 1, wherein said one or more cells comprise oocytes.
[00166] Embodiment 97. The liquid solution of Embodiment 1, wherein said one or more cells consist of oocytes.
[00167] Embodiment 98. The liquid solution of Embodiment 1, wherein a cell of said one or more cells is in meiosis or metaphase II.
[00168] Embodiment 99. The liquid solution of Embodiment 1, wherein a cell of said one or more cells has formed pronuclei.
[00169] Embodiment 100. The liquid solution of Embodiment 1, wherein said one or more cells are at a temperature greater than 5 degrees Celsius.
[00170] Embodiment 101. A liquid solution for in-vitro transport of one or more cells comprising: (i) a sulfate at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.9 pg/mL, and (ii) one or more of the group consisting of lipoic acid, thymidine, sodium phosphate dibasic, and sodium pyruvate.
[00171] Embodiment 102. The liquid solution of Embodiment 101, wherein said sulfate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 2.0 pg/mL.
[00172] Embodiment 103. The liquid solution of Embodiment 101, wherein said sulfate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 0.9 pg/mL and 2 pg/mL.
[00173] Embodiment 104. The liquid solution of Embodiment 101, wherein said sulfate comprises zinc sulfate.
[00174] Embodiment 105. The liquid solution of Embodiment 104, wherein said zinc sulfate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 1.0 pg/mL. [00175] Embodiment 106. The liquid solution of Embodiment 104, wherein said zinc sulfate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 2.0 pg/mL.
[00176] Embodiment 107. The liquid solution of Embodiment 104, wherein said zinc sulfate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 0.9 pg/mL and 2 pg/mL. [00177] Embodiment 108. The liquid solution of Embodiment 101, wherein said lipoic acid is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.0001 g/L.
[00178] Embodiment 109. The liquid solution of Embodiment 101, wherein said lipoic acid is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 0.0001 g/L and 0.0003 g/L.
[00179] Embodiment 110. The liquid solution of Embodiment 101, wherein said lipoic acid is present in said liquid solution at a concentration of 0.0002 g/L. [00180] Embodiment 111. The liquid solution of Embodiment 101, wherein said lipoic acid comprises DL lipoic acid thioctic.
[00181] Embodiment 112. The liquid solution of Embodiment 101, wherein said thymidine is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 0.0006 g/L and 0.0008 g/L.
[00182] Embodiment 113. The liquid solution of Embodiment 101, wherein said thymidine is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.0006 g/L.
[00183] Embodiment 114. The liquid solution of Embodiment 101, wherein said thymidine is present in said liquid solution at a concentration of 0.0007 g/L.
[00184] Embodiment 115. The liquid solution of Embodiment 101, wherein said sodium phosphate dibasic is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.1 g/L.
[00185] Embodiment 116. The liquid solution of Embodiment 101, wherein said sodium phosphate dibasic is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 0.2 g/L.
[00186] Embodiment 117. The liquid solution of Embodiment 101, wherein said sodium phosphate dibasic is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between O. lg/L and 0.2g/L.
[00187] Embodiment 118. The liquid solution of Embodiment 101, wherein said sodium phosphate dibasic is present in said liquid solution at a concentration of 0.1537 g/L.
[00188] Embodiment 119. The liquid solution of Embodiment 101, wherein said sodium pyruvate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 0.05 g/L and 0.2g/L.
[00189] Embodiment 120. The liquid solution of Embodiment 101, wherein said sodium pyruvate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.05 g/L.
[00190] Embodiment 121. The liquid solution of Embodiment 101, wherein said sodium pyruvate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 0.2 g/L.
[00191] Embodiment 122. The liquid solution of Embodiment 101, wherein said sodium pyruvate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration of 0.11 g/L.
[00192] Embodiment 123. The liquid solution of Embodiment 1, wherein said one or more cells comprise oocytes.
[00193] Embodiment 124. The liquid solution of Embodiment 1, wherein a cell of said one or more cells is in meiosis or metaphase II.
[00194] Embodiment 125. The liquid solution of Embodiment 1, wherein a cell of said one or more cells has formed pronuclei. [00195] Embodiment 126. The liquid solution of Embodiment 1, wherein said one or more cells are at a temperature greater than 5 degrees Celsius.
[00196] Embodiment 127. A liquid solution for in-vitro transport of one or more cells comprising DL lipoic acid at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.000 Ig/L, thymidine at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.0001 g/L, sodium phosphate dibasic at a concentration greater than or equal to O.OOOlg/L, and sodium pyruvate at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.0001 g/L.
[00197] Embodiment 128. The liquid solution of Embodiment 128, wherein said DL lipoic acid is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 0.0001 g/L and 0.0003 g/L.
[00198] Embodiment 129. The liquid solution of Embodiment 128, wherein said DL lipoic acid is present in said liquid solution at a concentration of 0.0002 g/L.
[00199] Embodiment 130. The liquid solution of Embodiment 128, wherein said DL lipoic acid comprises DL lipoic acid thioctic.
[00200] Embodiment 131. The liquid solution of Embodiment 128, wherein said thymidine is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 0.0006 g/L and 0.0008 g/L.
[00201] Embodiment 132. The liquid solution of Embodiment 128, wherein said thymidine is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.0006 g/L.
[00202] Embodiment 133. The liquid solution of Embodiment 128, wherein said thymidine is present in said liquid solution at a concentration of 0.0007 g/L.
[00203] Embodiment 134. The liquid solution of Embodiment 128, wherein said sodium phosphate dibasic is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.1 g/L.
[00204] Embodiment 135. The liquid solution of Embodiment 128, wherein said sodium phosphate dibasic is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 0.2 g/L.
[00205] Embodiment 136. The liquid solution of Embodiment 128, wherein said sodium phosphate dibasic is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between O. lg/L and 0.2g/L.
[00206] Embodiment 137. The liquid solution of Embodiment 128, wherein said sodium phosphate dibasic is present in said liquid solution at a concentration of 0.1537 g/L.
[00207] Embodiment 138. The liquid solution of Embodiment 128, wherein said sodium pyruvate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 0.05 g/L and 0.2g/L. [00208] Embodiment 139. The liquid solution of Embodiment 128, wherein said sodium pyruvate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.05 g/L. [00209] Embodiment 140. The liquid solution of Embodiment 128, wherein said sodium pyruvate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 0.2 g/L.
[00210] Embodiment 141. The liquid solution of Embodiment 128, wherein said sodium pyruvate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration of 0.11 g/L.
[00211] Embodiment 142. The liquid solution of Embodiment 128, further comprising sodium chloride at a concentration less than 7 g/L.
[00212] Embodiment 143. The liquid solution of Embodiment 128, further comprising sodium chloride at a concentration less than 6 g/L.
[00213] Embodiment 144. The liquid solution of Embodiment 128, further comprising sodium chloride at a concentration of 5.96 g/L.
[00214] Embodiment 145. The liquid solution of Embodiment 128, wherein said one or more cells comprise mammalian cells.
[00215] Embodiment 146. The liquid solution of Embodiment 128, wherein said one or more cells comprise gametes.
[00216] Embodiment 147. The liquid solution of Embodiment 128, wherein said one or more cells comprise an oocyte.
[00217] Embodiment 148. The liquid solution of Embodiment 128, wherein said one or more cells are at a temperature greater than 5 degrees Celsius.
[00218] Embodiment 149. A method for maintaining a respiration of one or more cells comprising: a) placing one or more cells into a liquid solution comprising:
(i) a methylxanthine, and
(ii) one or more of the group consisting of a human serum protein, a derivative of adenosine monophosphate, a hormone, and a cytokine; and b) maintaining a temperature of said liquid solution between 4 degrees Celsius and 38 degrees Celsius.
[00219] Embodiment 150. The method of Embodiment 149, wherein b) comprises maintaining said temperature for greater than 8 hours.
[00220] Embodiment 151. The method of Embodiment 149, wherein b) comprises maintaining said temperature for greater than 12 hours.
[00221] Embodiment 152. The method of Embodiment 149, wherein b) comprises maintaining said temperature for greater than 24 hours.
[00222] Embodiment 153. The method of Embodiment 149, wherein b) comprises maintaining said temperature for greater than 48 hours. [00223] Embodiment 154. The method of Embodiment 149, wherein b) comprises maintaining said temperature for greater than 72 hours.
[00224] Embodiment 155. The method of Embodiment 149, wherein a) comprises placing said one or more cells and said liquid solution into a polypropylene vial.
[00225] Embodiment 156. The method of Embodiment 155, wherein b) comprises placing said polypropylene vial into thermal insulation.
[00226] Embodiment 157. The method of Embodiment 156, wherein said thermal insulation comprises polystyrene foam.
[00227] Embodiment 158. The method of Embodiment 149, further comprising maintaining said temperature of said liquid solution at less than 30 degrees Celsius.
[00228] Embodiment 159. The method of Embodiment 149, further comprising maintain said temperature of said liquid solution at greater than 5 degrees Celsius.
[00229] Embodiment 160. The method of Embodiment 149, wherein said one or more cells comprise oocytes.
[00230] Embodiment 161. The method of Embodiment 149, wherein said one or more cells consist of oocytes.
[00231] Embodiment 162. The method of Embodiment 149, wherein a cell of said one or more cells is in meiosis or metaphase II.
[00232] Embodiment 163. The method of Embodiment 149, wherein said methylxanthine is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0.1 mM to 2.0 mM.
[00233] Embodiment 164. The method of Embodiment 149, wherein said methylxanthine is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.1 mM.
[00234] Embodiment 165. The method of Embodiment 149, wherein said methylxanthine is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 2.0 mM.
[00235] Embodiment 166. The method of Embodiment 149, wherein said methylxanthine comprises 1, 3, 7-trimethylpurine-2, 6-dione (caffeine) or derivative thereof.
[00236] Embodiment 167. The method of Embodiment 166, wherein said caffeine or derivative thereof is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0.1 mM to 2.0 mM.
[00237] Embodiment 168. The method of Embodiment 166, wherein said caffeine or derivative thereof is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.1 mM. [00238] Embodiment 169. The method of Embodiment 166, wherein said caffeine or derivative thereof is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 2.0 mM.
[00239] Embodiment 170. The method of Embodiment 166, wherein said caffeine or derivative thereof is present in said liquid solution at a concentration of 0.4mM.
[00240] Embodiment 171. The method of Embodiment 149, wherein said human serum protein comprises albumin or globulin.
[00241] Embodiment 172. The method of Embodiment 171, wherein said albumin comprises human serum albumin.
[00242] Embodiment 173. The method of Embodiment 171, wherein said globulin comprises alpha globulin or beta globulin.
[00243] Embodiment 174. The method of Embodiment 171, wherein said albumin is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 0.2% w/v.
[00244] Embodiment 175. The method of Embodiment 171, wherein said albumin is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.01% w/v.
[00245] Embodiment 176. The method of Embodiment 171, wherein said albumin is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0.01% w/v to 0.2% w/v.
[00246] Embodiment 177. The method of Embodiment 171, wherein said globulin is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 0.04% w/v.
[00247] Embodiment 178. The method of Embodiment 171, wherein said globulin is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.01% w/v.
[00248] Embodiment 179. The method of Embodiment 171, wherein said globulin is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0.01% w/v to 0.04% w/v.
[00249] Embodiment 180. The method of Embodiment 149, wherein said derivative of adenosine monophosphate comprises a cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP).
[00250] Embodiment 181. The method of Embodiment 180, wherein said cAMP is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0. ImM to 2.0mM.
[00251] Embodiment 182. The method of Embodiment 180, wherein said cAMP comprises dibutyrlcyclicAMP.
[00252] Embodiment 183. The method of Embodiment 182, wherein said dibutyrlcyclicAMP is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0. ImM to 2.0mM. [00253] Embodiment 184. The method of Embodiment 182, wherein said dibutyrlcyclicAMP is present in said liquid solution at a concentration great than or equal to O. lmM.
[00254] Embodiment 185. The method of Embodiment 182, wherein said dibutyrlcyclicAMP is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 2.0mM.
[00255] Embodiment 186. The method of Embodiment 182, wherein said dibutyrlcyclicAMP is present in said liquid solution at a concentration of 0.4mM.
[00256] Embodiment 187. The method of Embodiment 149, wherein said cytokine is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 5ng/mL.
[00257] Embodiment 188. The method of Embodiment 149, wherein said cytokine comprises a growth factor.
[00258] Embodiment 189. The method of Embodiment 188, wherein said growth factor is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 5 ng/mL and 100 ng/mL.
[00259] Embodiment 190. The method of Embodiment 188, wherein said growth factor comprises insulin like growth factor 1 (IGF1) or colony stimulating factor 1 (CSF1).
[00260] Embodiment 191. The method of Embodiment 190, wherein said IGF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 5 ng/mL and 50 ng/mL.
[00261] Embodiment 192. The method of Embodiment 190, wherein said IGF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 50 ng/mL.
[00262] Embodiment 193. The method of Embodiment 190, wherein said IGF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 5 ng/mL.
[00263] Embodiment 194. The method of Embodiment 190, wherein said CSF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 5 ng/mL and 50 ng/mL.
[00264] Embodiment 195. The method of Embodiment 190, wherein said CSF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 50 ng/mL.
[00265] Embodiment 196. The method of Embodiment 190, wherein said CSF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 5 ng/mL.
[00266] Embodiment 197. The method of Embodiment 190, wherein said growth factor comprises insulin like growth factor 1 (IGF1) and colony stimulating factor 1 (CSF1).
[00267] Embodiment 198. The method of Embodiment 149, wherein said hormone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 5 ng/mL to 100 ng/mL.
[00268] Embodiment 199. The method of Embodiment 149, wherein said hormone comprises a steroid hormone. [00269] Embodiment 200. The method of Embodiment 199, wherein said steroid hormone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 5 ng/mL to 4,000 ng/mL.
[00270] Embodiment 201. The method of Embodiment 199, wherein said steroid hormone comprises progesterone or estradiol.
[00271] Embodiment 202. The method of Embodiment 201, wherein said progesterone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 5 ng/mL to 2,000 ng/mL.
[00272] Embodiment 203. The method of Embodiment 201, wherein said progesterone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than 5 ng/mL.
[00273] Embodiment 204. The method of Embodiment 201, wherein said progesterone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than 2,000 ng/mL.
[00274] Embodiment 205. The method of Embodiment 201, wherein said steroid hormone comprises beta-estradiol.
[00275] Embodiment 206. The method of Embodiment 205, wherein said beta-estradiol is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 5 ng/mL to 2,000 ng/mL.
[00276] Embodiment 207. The method of Embodiment 206, wherein said beta-estradiol is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than 5 ng/mL.
[00277] Embodiment 208. The method of Embodiment 206, wherein said beta-estradiol is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than 2,000 ng/mL.
[00278] Embodiment 209. The method of Embodiment 206, wherein said beta-estradiol is present in said liquid solution at a concentration of 100 ng/mL.
[00279] Embodiment 210. The method of Embodiment 206, wherein said progesterone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration of 50 ng/mL.
[00280] Embodiment 211. The method of Embodiment 149, further comprising a zwitterionic buffering agent.
[00281] Embodiment 212. The method of Embodiment 211, wherein said zwitterionic buffering agent is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 0.2 M.
[00282] Embodiment 213. The method of Embodiment 211, wherein said zwitterionic buffering agent is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.01 M.
[00283] Embodiment 214. The method of Embodiment 211, wherein said zwitterionic buffering agent is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0.01 M to 0.2 M. [00284] Embodiment 215. The method of Embodiment 211, wherein said zwitterionic buffering agent comprises N-2-hydroxylethylpiperazine-N-2-ethane sulfonic acid (HEPES). [00285] Embodiment 216. The method of Embodiment 215, wherein said HEPES is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 0.2 M.
[00286] Embodiment 217. The method of Embodiment 215, wherein said HEPES is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.01 M.
[00287] Embodiment 218. The method of Embodiment 215, wherein said HEPES is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0.01 M to 0.2 M.
[00288] Embodiment 219. The method of Embodiment 215, wherein said HEPES is present in said liquid solution at a concentration of 0.025M.
[00289] Embodiment 220. The method of Embodiment 149, further comprising a sulfate [00290] Embodiment 221. The method of Embodiment 220, wherein said sulfate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.2 pg/mL.
[00291] Embodiment 222. The method of Embodiment 220, wherein said sulfate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 2.0 pg/mL.
[00292] Embodiment 223. The method of Embodiment 220, wherein said sulfate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 0.2 pg/mL and 2 pg/mL.
[00293] Embodiment 224. The method of Embodiment 220, wherein said sulfate comprises zinc sulfate.
[00294] Embodiment 225. The method of Embodiment 224, wherein said zinc sulfate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.2 pg/mL.
[00295] Embodiment 226. The method of Embodiment 224, wherein said zinc sulfate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 2.0 pg/mL.
[00296] Embodiment 227. The method of Embodiment 224, wherein said zinc sulfate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 0.2 pg/mL and 2 pg/mL.
[00297] Embodiment 228. The method of Embodiment 224, wherein said zinc sulfate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration of 0.1 pg/mL.
[00298] Embodiment 229. The method of Embodiment 149, wherein a cell of said one or more cells has formed pronuclei.
[00299] Embodiment 230. A method for inducing parthenogenesis in a gamete comprising: a) placing one or more gametes into a liquid solution comprising: (i) a methylxanthine, and (ii) one or more of the group consisting of a human serum protein, a derivative of adenosine monophosphate, a hormone, and a cytokine; and b) maintaining a temperature of said liquid solution between 4 degrees Celsius and 38 degrees Celsius. [00300] Embodiment 231. The method of Embodiment 230, further comprising transferring said one or more gametes into a media without said methylxanthine, and said derivative of adenosine monophosphate.
[00301] Embodiment 232. The method of Embodiment 230, wherein b) comprises maintaining said temperature for greater than 8 hours.
[00302] Embodiment 233. The method of Embodiment 230, wherein b) comprises maintaining said temperature for greater than 12 hours.
[00303] Embodiment 234. The method of Embodiment 230, wherein b) comprises maintaining said temperature for greater than 24 hours.
[00304] Embodiment 235. The method of Embodiment 230, wherein b) comprises maintaining said temperature for greater than 48 hours.
[00305] Embodiment 236. The method of Embodiment 230, wherein b) comprises maintaining said temperature for greater than 72 hours.
[00306] Embodiment 237. The method of Embodiment 230, wherein a) comprises placing said one or more cells and said liquid solution into a polypropylene vial.
[00307] Embodiment 238. The method of Embodiment 237, wherein b) comprises placing said propylene vial into thermal insulation.
[00308] Embodiment 239. The method of Embodiment 238, wherein said thermal insulation comprises polystyrene foam.
[00309] Embodiment 240. The method of Embodiment 230, further comprising maintaining said temperature of said liquid solution at less than 30 degrees Celsius.
[00310] Embodiment 241. The method of Embodiment 230, further comprising maintain said temperature of said liquid solution at greater than 5 degrees Celsius.
[00311] Embodiment 242. The method of Embodiment 230, wherein said one or more cells comprise oocytes.
[00312] Embodiment 243. The method of Embodiment 230, wherein said one or more cells consist of oocytes.
[00313] Embodiment 244. The method of Embodiment 230, wherein a cell of said one or more cells is in meiosis or metaphase II.
[00314] Embodiment 245. The method of Embodiment 230, wherein said methylxanthine is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0.1 mM to 2.0 mM.
[00315] Embodiment 246. The method of Embodiment 230, wherein said methylxanthine is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.1 mM. [00316] Embodiment 247. The method of Embodiment 230, wherein said methylxanthine is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 2.0 mM.
[00317] Embodiment 248. The method of Embodiment 230, wherein said methylxanthine comprises 1, 3, 7-trimethylpurine-2, 6-dione (caffeine) or derivative thereof.
[00318] Embodiment 249. The method of Embodiment 248, wherein said caffeine or derivative thereof is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0.1 mM to 2.0 mM.
[00319] Embodiment 250. The method of Embodiment 248, wherein said caffeine or derivative thereof is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.1 mM.
[00320] Embodiment 251. The method of Embodiment 248, wherein said caffeine or derivative thereof is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 2.0 mM.
[00321] Embodiment 252. The method of Embodiment 248, wherein said caffeine or derivative thereof is present in said liquid solution at a concentration of 0.4mM.
[00322] Embodiment 253. The method of Embodiment 230, wherein said human serum protein is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 0.2% w/v.
[00323] Embodiment 254. The method of Embodiment 230, wherein said human serum protein is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.01% w/v.
[00324] Embodiment 255. The method of Embodiment 230, wherein said human serum protein is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0.01% w/v to 0.2% w/v.
[00325] Embodiment 256. The method of Embodiment 230, wherein said human serum protein comprises albumin or globulin.
[00326] Embodiment 257. The method of Embodiment 256, wherein said albumin comprises human serum albumin.
[00327] Embodiment 258. The method of Embodiment 256, wherein said globulin comprises alpha globulin or beta globulin.
[00328] Embodiment 259. The method of Embodiment 256, wherein said albumin is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 0.2% w/v.
[00329] Embodiment 260. The method of Embodiment 256, wherein said albumin is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.01% w/v.
[00330] Embodiment 261. The method of Embodiment 256, wherein said albumin is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0.01% w/v to 0.2% w/v. [00331] Embodiment 262. The method of Embodiment 256, wherein said globulin is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 0.04% w/v.
[00332] Embodiment 263. The method of Embodiment 256, wherein said globulin is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.01% w/v.
[00333] Embodiment 264. The method of Embodiment 256, wherein said globulin is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0.01% w/v to 0.04% w/v.
[00334] Embodiment 265. The method of Embodiment 230, wherein said derivative of adenosine monophosphate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from O.lmM to 2.0mM.
[00335] Embodiment 266. The method of Embodiment 230, wherein said derivative of adenosine monophosphate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration great than or equal to O.lmM.
[00336] Embodiment 267. The method of Embodiment 230, wherein said derivative of adenosine monophosphate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 2.0mM.
[00337] Embodiment 268. The method of Embodiment 230, wherein said derivative of adenosine monophosphate comprises a cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP).
[00338] Embodiment 269. The method of Embodiment 268, wherein said cAMP is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0. ImM to 2.0mM.
[00339] Embodiment 270. The method of Embodiment 268, wherein said cAMP is present in said liquid solution at a concentration great than or equal to 0. ImM.
[00340] Embodiment 271. The method of Embodiment 268, wherein said cAMP is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 2.0mM.
[00341] Embodiment 272. The method of Embodiment 268, wherein said cAMP comprises dibutyrlcyclicAMP.
[00342] Embodiment 273. The method of Embodiment 272, wherein said dibutyrlcyclicAMP is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0. ImM to 2.0mM.
[00343] Embodiment 274. The method of Embodiment 272, wherein said dibutyrlcyclicAMP is present in said liquid solution at a concentration great than or equal to O. lmM.
[00344] Embodiment 275. The method of Embodiment 272, wherein said dibutyrlcyclicAMP is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 2.0mM. [00345] Embodiment 276. The method of Embodiment 272, wherein said dibutyrlcyclicAMP is present in said liquid solution at a concentration of 0.4mM.
[00346] Embodiment 277. The method of Embodiment 230, wherein said cytokine is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 5ng/mL.
[00347] Embodiment 278. The method of Embodiment 230, wherein said cytokine is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 100 ng/mL.
[00348] Embodiment 279. The method of Embodiment 230, wherein said cytokine is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 5 ng/mL and 100 ng/mL.
[00349] Embodiment 280. The method of Embodiment 230, wherein said cytokine comprises a growth factor.
[00350] Embodiment 281. The method of Embodiment 280, wherein said growth factor is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 5 ng/mL.
[00351] Embodiment 282. The method of Embodiment 280, wherein said growth factor is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 100 ng/mL.
[00352] Embodiment 283. The method of Embodiment 280, wherein said growth factor is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 5 ng/mL and 100 ng/mL.
[00353] Embodiment 284. The method of Embodiment 280, wherein said growth factor comprises insulin like growth factor 1 (IGF1) or colony stimulating factor 1 (CSF1).
[00354] Embodiment 285. The method of Embodiment 284, wherein said IGF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 5 ng/mL and 50 ng/mL.
[00355] Embodiment 286. The method of Embodiment 284, wherein said IGF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 50 ng/mL.
[00356] Embodiment 287. The method of Embodiment 284, wherein said IGF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 5 ng/mL.
[00357] Embodiment 288. The method of Embodiment 284, wherein said CSF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 5 ng/mL and 50 ng/mL.
[00358] Embodiment 289. The method of Embodiment 284, wherein said CSF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 50 ng/mL.
[00359] Embodiment 290. The method of Embodiment 284, wherein said CSF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 5 ng/mL.
[00360] Embodiment 291. The method of Embodiment 284, wherein said growth factor comprises insulin like growth factor 1 (IGF1) and colony stimulating factor 1 (CSF1).
[00361] Embodiment 292. The method of Embodiment 284, wherein said IGF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 5 ng/mL and 50 ng/mL. [00362] Embodiment 293. The method of Embodiment 284, wherein said IGF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 50 ng/mL.
[00363] Embodiment 294. The method of Embodiment 284, wherein said IGF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 5 ng/mL.
[00364] Embodiment 295. The method of Embodiment 284, wherein said CSF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 5 ng/mL and 50 ng/mL.
[00365] Embodiment 296. The method of Embodiment 284, wherein said CSF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 50 ng/mL.
[00366] Embodiment 297. The method of Embodiment 284, wherein said CSF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 5 ng/mL.
[00367] Embodiment 298. The method of Embodiment 230, wherein said hormone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 5 ng/mL to 100 ng/mL.
[00368] Embodiment 299. The method of Embodiment 230, wherein said hormone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than 5 ng/mL.
[00369] Embodiment 300. The method of Embodiment 230, wherein said hormone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than 100 ng/mL.
[00370] Embodiment 301. The method of Embodiment 230, wherein said hormone comprises a steroid hormone.
[00371] Embodiment 302. The method of Embodiment 301, wherein said steroid hormone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 5 ng/mL to 4,000 ng/mL.
[00372] Embodiment 303. The method of Embodiment 301, wherein said steroid hormone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than 5 ng/mL.
[00373] Embodiment 304. The method of Embodiment 301, wherein said steroid hormone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than 4,000 ng/mL.
[00374] Embodiment 305. The method of Embodiment 301, wherein said steroid hormone comprises progesterone or estradiol.
[00375] Embodiment 306. The method of Embodiment 305, wherein said progesterone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 5 ng/mL to 2,000 ng/mL.
[00376] Embodiment 307. The method of Embodiment 305, wherein said progesterone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than 5 ng/mL.
[00377] Embodiment 308. The method of Embodiment 305, wherein said progesterone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than 2,000 ng/mL.
[00378] Embodiment 309. The method of Embodiment 305, wherein said estradiol is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 5 ng/mL to 2,000 ng/mL. [00379] Embodiment 310. The method of Embodiment 305, wherein said estradiol is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than 5 ng/mL.
[00380] Embodiment 311. The method of Embodiment 305, wherein said estradiol is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than 2,000 ng/mL.
[00381] Embodiment 312. The method of Embodiment 301, wherein said steroid hormone comprises progesterone and beta-estradiol.
[00382] Embodiment 313. The method of Embodiment 312, wherein said progesterone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 5 ng/mL to 2,000 ng/mL.
[00383] Embodiment 314. The method of Embodiment 312, wherein said progesterone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than 5 ng/mL.
[00384] Embodiment 315. The method of Embodiment 312, wherein said progesterone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than 2,000 ng/mL.
[00385] Embodiment 316. The method of Embodiment 312, wherein said beta-estradiol is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 5 ng/mL to 2,000 ng/mL.
[00386] Embodiment 317. The method of Embodiment 312, wherein said beta-estradiol is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than 5 ng/mL.
[00387] Embodiment 318. The method of Embodiment 312, wherein said beta-estradiol is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than 2,000 ng/mL.
[00388] Embodiment 319. The method of Embodiment 312, wherein said beta-estradiol is present in said liquid solution at a concentration of 100 ng/mL.
[00389] Embodiment 320. The method of Embodiment 312, wherein said progesterone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration of 50 ng/mL.
[00390] Embodiment 321. The method of Embodiment 230, further comprising a zwitterionic buffering agent.
[00391] Embodiment 322. The method of Embodiment 321, wherein said zwitterionic buffering agent is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 0.2 M.
[00392] Embodiment 323. The method of Embodiment 321, wherein said zwitterionic buffering agent is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.01 M.
[00393] Embodiment 324. The method of Embodiment 321, wherein said zwitterionic buffering agent is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0.01 M to 0.2 M. [00394] Embodiment 325. The method of Embodiment 321, wherein said zwitterionic buffering agent comprises N-2-hydroxylethylpiperazine-N-2-ethane sulfonic acid (HEPES). [00395] Embodiment 326. The method of Embodiment 325, wherein said HEPES is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 0.2 M.
[00396] Embodiment 327. The method of Embodiment 325, wherein said HEPES is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.01 M.
[00397] Embodiment 328. The method of Embodiment 325, wherein said HEPES is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0.01 M to 0.2 M.
[00398] Embodiment 329. The method of Embodiment 325, wherein said HEPES is present in said liquid solution at a concentration of 0.025M.
[00399] Embodiment 330. The method of Embodiment 230, further comprising a sulfate [00400] Embodiment 331. The method of Embodiment 330, wherein said sulfate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.2 pg/mL.
[00401] Embodiment 332. The method of Embodiment 330, wherein said sulfate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 2.0 pg/mL.
[00402] Embodiment 333. The method of Embodiment 330, wherein said sulfate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 0.2 pg/mL and 2 pg/mL.
[00403] Embodiment 334. The method of Embodiment 330, wherein said sulfate comprises zinc sulfate.
[00404] Embodiment 335. The method of Embodiment 334, wherein said zinc sulfate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.2 pg/mL.
[00405] Embodiment 336. The method of Embodiment 334, wherein said zinc sulfate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 2.0 pg/mL.
[00406] Embodiment 337. The method of Embodiment 334, wherein said zinc sulfate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 0.2 pg/mL and 2 pg/mL.
[00407] Embodiment 338. The method of Embodiment 334, wherein said zinc sulfate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration of 0.1 pg/mL.
[00408] Embodiment 339. A system for cell transport comprising: a) a liquid solution comprising:
(i) a methylxanthine, and
(ii) one or more of the group consisting of a human serum protein, a derivative of adenosine monophosphate, a hormone, and a cytokine; and b) a thermal insulator encapsulating said liquid solution and one or more cells.
[00409] Embodiment 340. The system of Embodiment 339, wherein said thermal insulator comprises polystyrene foam. [00410] Embodiment 341. The system of Embodiment 339, wherein said thermal insulator comprises polypropylene.
[00411] Embodiment 342. The system of Embodiment 339, wherein said one or more cells comprise oocytes.
[00412] Embodiment 343. The system of Embodiment 339, wherein said methylxanthine is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0.1 mM to 2.0 mM.
[00413] Embodiment 344. The system of Embodiment 339, wherein said methylxanthine is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.1 mM.
[00414] Embodiment 345. The system of Embodiment 339, wherein said methylxanthine is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 2.0 mM.
[00415] Embodiment 346. The system of Embodiment 339, wherein said methylxanthine comprises 1, 3, 7-trimethylpurine-2, 6-dione (caffeine) or derivative thereof.
[00416] Embodiment 347. The system of Embodiment 346, wherein said caffeine or derivative thereof is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0.1 mM to 2.0 mM.
[00417] Embodiment 348. The system of Embodiment 346, wherein said caffeine or derivative thereof is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.1 mM.
[00418] Embodiment 349. The system of Embodiment 346, wherein said caffeine or derivative thereof is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 2.0 mM.
[00419] Embodiment 350. The system of Embodiment 346, wherein said caffeine or derivative thereof is present in said liquid solution at a concentration of 0.4mM.
[00420] Embodiment 351. The system of Embodiment 339, wherein said human serum protein is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 0.2% w/v.
[00421] Embodiment 352. The system of Embodiment 339, wherein said human serum protein is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.01% w/v.
[00422] Embodiment 353. The system of Embodiment 339, wherein said human serum protein is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0.01% w/v to 0.2% w/v.
[00423] Embodiment 354. The system of Embodiment 339, wherein said human serum protein comprises albumin or globulin.
[00424] Embodiment 355. The system of Embodiment 354, wherein said albumin comprises human serum albumin. [00425] Embodiment 356. The system of Embodiment 354, wherein said globulin comprises alpha globulin or beta globulin.
[00426] Embodiment 357. The system of Embodiment 354, wherein said albumin is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 0.2% w/v.
[00427] Embodiment 358. The system of Embodiment 354, wherein said albumin is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.01% w/v.
[00428] Embodiment 359. The system of Embodiment 354, wherein said albumin is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0.01% w/v to 0.2% w/v.
[00429] Embodiment 360. The system of Embodiment 354, wherein said globulin is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 0.04% w/v.
[00430] Embodiment 361. The system of Embodiment 354, wherein said globulin is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.01% w/v.
[00431] Embodiment 362. The system of Embodiment 354, wherein said globulin is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0.01% w/v to 0.04% w/v.
[00432] Embodiment 363. The system of Embodiment 339, wherein said derivative of adenosine monophosphate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from O.lmM to 2.0mM.
[00433] Embodiment 364. The system of Embodiment 339, wherein said derivative of adenosine monophosphate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration great than or equal to O.lmM.
[00434] Embodiment 365. The system of Embodiment 339, wherein said derivative of adenosine monophosphate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 2.0mM.
[00435] Embodiment 366. The system of Embodiment 339, wherein said derivative of adenosine monophosphate comprises a cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP).
[00436] Embodiment 367. The system of Embodiment 366, wherein said cAMP is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0. ImM to 2.0mM.
[00437] Embodiment 368. The system of Embodiment 367, wherein said cAMP is present in said liquid solution at a concentration great than or equal to 0. ImM.
[00438] Embodiment 369. The system of Embodiment 367, wherein said cAMP is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 2.0mM.
[00439] Embodiment 370. The system of Embodiment 367, wherein said cAMP comprises dibutyrlcyclicAMP. [00440] Embodiment 371. The system of Embodiment 370, wherein said dibutyrlcyclicAMP is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0. ImM to 2.0mM.
[00441] Embodiment 372. The system of Embodiment 370, wherein said dibutyrlcyclicAMP is present in said liquid solution at a concentration great than or equal to O. lmM.
[00442] Embodiment 373. The system of Embodiment 370, wherein said dibutyrlcyclicAMP is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 2.0mM.
[00443] Embodiment 374. The system of Embodiment 370, wherein said dibutyrlcyclicAMP is present in said liquid solution at a concentration of 0.4mM.
[00444] Embodiment 375. The system of Embodiment 339, wherein said cytokine is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 5ng/mL.
[00445] Embodiment 376. The system of Embodiment 339, wherein said cytokine is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 100 ng/mL.
[00446] Embodiment 377. The system of Embodiment 339, wherein said cytokine is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 5 ng/mL and 100 ng/mL.
[00447] Embodiment 378. The system of Embodiment 339, wherein said cytokine comprises a growth factor.
[00448] Embodiment 379. The system of Embodiment 378, wherein said growth factor is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 5 ng/mL.
[00449] Embodiment 380. The system of Embodiment 378, wherein said growth factor is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 100 ng/mL.
[00450] Embodiment 381. The system of Embodiment 378, wherein said growth factor is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 5 ng/mL and 100 ng/mL.
[00451] Embodiment 382. The system of Embodiment 378, wherein said growth factor comprises insulin like growth factor 1 (IGF1) or colony stimulating factor 1 (CSF1).
[00452] Embodiment 383. The system of Embodiment 382, wherein said IGF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 5 ng/mL and 50 ng/mL.
[00453] Embodiment 384. The system of Embodiment 382, wherein said IGF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 50 ng/mL.
[00454] Embodiment 385. The system of Embodiment 382, wherein said IGF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 5 ng/mL. [00455] Embodiment 386. The system of Embodiment 382, wherein said CSF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 5 ng/mL and 50 ng/mL.
[00456] Embodiment 387. The system of Embodiment 382, wherein said CSF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 50 ng/mL.
[00457] Embodiment 388. The system of Embodiment 382, wherein said CSF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 5 ng/mL.
[00458] Embodiment 389. The system of Embodiment 382, wherein said growth factor comprises insulin like growth factor 1 (IGF1) and colony stimulating factor 1 (CSF1).
[00459] Embodiment 390. The system of Embodiment 382, wherein said IGF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 5 ng/mL and 50 ng/mL.
[00460] Embodiment 391. The system of Embodiment 382, wherein said IGF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 50 ng/mL.
[00461] Embodiment 392. The system of Embodiment 382, wherein said IGF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 5 ng/mL.
[00462] Embodiment 393. The system of Embodiment 382, wherein said CSF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 5 ng/mL and 50 ng/mL.
[00463] Embodiment 394. The system of Embodiment 382, wherein said CSF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 50 ng/mL.
[00464] Embodiment 395. The system of Embodiment 382, wherein said CSF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 5 ng/mL.
[00465] Embodiment 396. The system of Embodiment 339, wherein said hormone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 5 ng/mL to 100 ng/mL.
[00466] Embodiment 397. The system of Embodiment 339, wherein said hormone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than 5 ng/mL.
[00467] Embodiment 398. The system of Embodiment 339, wherein said hormone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than 100 ng/mL.
[00468] Embodiment 399. The system of Embodiment 339, wherein said hormone comprises a steroid hormone.
[00469] Embodiment 400. The system of Embodiment 399, wherein said steroid hormone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 5 ng/mL to 4,000 ng/mL.
[00470] Embodiment 401. The system of Embodiment 399, wherein said steroid hormone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than 5 ng/mL.
[00471] Embodiment 402. The system of Embodiment 399, wherein said steroid hormone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than 4,000 ng/mL. [00472] Embodiment 403. The system of Embodiment 399, wherein said steroid hormone comprises progesterone or estradiol.
[00473] Embodiment 404. The system of Embodiment 403, wherein said progesterone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 5 ng/mL to 2,000 ng/mL.
[00474] Embodiment 405. The system of Embodiment 403, wherein said progesterone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than 5 ng/mL.
[00475] Embodiment 406. The system of Embodiment 403, wherein said progesterone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than 2,000 ng/mL.
[00476] Embodiment 407. The system of Embodiment 403, wherein said estradiol is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 5 ng/mL to 2,000 ng/mL.
[00477] Embodiment 408. The system of Embodiment 403, wherein said estradiol is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than 5 ng/mL.
[00478] Embodiment 409. The system of Embodiment 403, wherein said estradiol is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than 2,000 ng/mL.
[00479] Embodiment 410. The system of Embodiment 399, wherein said steroid hormone comprises progesterone and beta-estradiol.
[00480] Embodiment 411. The system of Embodiment 410, wherein said progesterone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 5 ng/mL to 2,000 ng/mL.
[00481] Embodiment 412. The system of Embodiment 410, wherein said progesterone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than 5 ng/mL.
[00482] Embodiment 413. The system of Embodiment 410, wherein said progesterone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than 2,000 ng/mL.
[00483] Embodiment 414. The system of Embodiment 410, wherein said beta-estradiol is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 5 ng/mL to 2,000 ng/mL.
[00484] Embodiment 415. The system of Embodiment 410, wherein said beta-estradiol is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than 5 ng/mL.
[00485] Embodiment 416. The system of Embodiment 410, wherein said beta-estradiol is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than 2,000 ng/mL.
[00486] Embodiment 417. The system of Embodiment 410, wherein said beta-estradiol is present in said liquid solution at a concentration of 100 ng/mL.
[00487] Embodiment 418. The system of Embodiment 410, wherein said progesterone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration of 50 ng/mL.
[00488] Embodiment 419. The system of Embodiment 339, further comprising a zwitterionic buffering agent. [00489] Embodiment 420. The system of Embodiment 419, wherein said zwitterionic buffering agent is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 0.2 M.
[00490] Embodiment 421. The system of Embodiment 419, wherein said zwitterionic buffering agent is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.01 M.
[00491] Embodiment 422. The system of Embodiment 419, wherein said zwitterionic buffering agent is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0.01 M to 0.2 M.
[00492] Embodiment 423. The system of Embodiment 419, wherein said zwitterionic buffering agent comprises N-2-hydroxylethylpiperazine-N-2-ethane sulfonic acid (HEPES).
[00493] Embodiment 424. The system of Embodiment 423, wherein said HEPES is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 0.2 M.
[00494] Embodiment 425. The system of Embodiment 423, wherein said HEPES is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.01 M.
[00495] Embodiment 426. The system of Embodiment 423, wherein said HEPES is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0.01 M to 0.2 M.
[00496] Embodiment 427. The system of Embodiment 423, wherein said HEPES is present in said liquid solution at a concentration of 0.025M.
[00497] Embodiment 428. The system of Embodiment 339, further comprising a sulfate [00498] Embodiment 429. The system of Embodiment 428, wherein said sulfate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.2 pg/mL.
[00499] Embodiment 430. The system of Embodiment 428, wherein said sulfate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 2.0 pg/mL.
[00500] Embodiment 431. The system of Embodiment 428, wherein said sulfate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 0.2 pg/mL and 2 pg/mL.
[00501] Embodiment 432. The system of Embodiment 428, wherein said sulfate comprises zinc sulfate.
[00502] Embodiment 433. The system of Embodiment 432, wherein said zinc sulfate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.2 pg/mL.
[00503] Embodiment 434. The system of Embodiment 432, wherein said zinc sulfate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 2.0 pg/mL.
[00504] Embodiment 435. The system of Embodiment 432, wherein said zinc sulfate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 0.2 pg/mL and 2 pg/mL. [00505] Embodiment 436. The system of Embodiment 432, wherein said zinc sulfate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration of 0.1 pg/mL.
[00506] Embodiment 437. A kit for cell transport comprising a) a liquid solution comprising:
(i) a methylxanthine, and
(ii) one or more of the group consisting of a human serum protein, a derivative of adenosine monophosphate, a hormone, and a cytokine; and b) a thermal insulator.
[00507] Embodiment 438. The kit of Embodiment 437, wherein said thermal insulator comprises polystyrene foam.
[00508] Embodiment 439. The kit of Embodiment 437, wherein said thermal insulator comprises polypropylene.
[00509] Embodiment 440. The kit of Embodiment 437, wherein said one or more cells comprise oocytes.
[00510] Embodiment 441. The kit of Embodiment 437, wherein said methylxanthine is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0.1 mM to 2.0 mM.
[00511] Embodiment 442. The kit of Embodiment 437, wherein said methylxanthine is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.1 mM.
[00512] Embodiment 443. The kit of Embodiment 437, wherein said methylxanthine is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 2.0 mM.
[00513] Embodiment 444. The kit of Embodiment 437, wherein said methylxanthine comprises 1, 3, 7-trimethylpurine-2, 6-dione (caffeine) or derivative thereof.
[00514] Embodiment 445. The kit of Embodiment 444, wherein said caffeine or derivative thereof is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0.1 mM to 2.0 mM.
[00515] Embodiment 446. The kit of Embodiment 444, wherein said caffeine or derivative thereof is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.1 mM.
[00516] Embodiment 447. The kit of Embodiment 444, wherein said caffeine or derivative thereof is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 2.0 mM.
[00517] Embodiment 448. The kit of Embodiment 444, wherein said caffeine or derivative thereof is present in said liquid solution at a concentration of 0.4mM.
[00518] Embodiment 449. The kit of Embodiment 437, wherein said human serum protein is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 0.2% w/v.
[00519] Embodiment 450. The kit of Embodiment 437, wherein said human serum protein is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.01% w/v. [00520] Embodiment 451. The kit of Embodiment 437, wherein said human serum protein is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0.01% w/v to 0.2% w/v.
[00521] Embodiment 452. The kit of Embodiment 437, wherein said human serum protein comprises albumin or globulin.
[00522] Embodiment 453. The kit of Embodiment 452, wherein said albumin comprises human serum albumin.
[00523] Embodiment 454. The kit of Embodiment 452, wherein said globulin comprises alpha globulin or beta globulin.
[00524] Embodiment 455. The kit of Embodiment 452, wherein said albumin is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 0.2% w/v.
[00525] Embodiment 456. The kit of Embodiment 452, wherein said albumin is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.01% w/v.
[00526] Embodiment 457. The kit of Embodiment 452, wherein said albumin is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0.01% w/v to 0.2% w/v.
[00527] Embodiment 458. The kit of Embodiment 452, wherein said globulin is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 0.04% w/v.
[00528] Embodiment 459. The kit of Embodiment 452, wherein said globulin is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.01% w/v.
[00529] Embodiment 460. The kit of Embodiment 452, wherein said globulin is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0.01% w/v to 0.04% w/v.
[00530] Embodiment 461. The kit of Embodiment 437, wherein said derivative of adenosine monophosphate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from O.lmM to 2.0mM.
[00531] Embodiment 462. The kit of Embodiment 437, wherein said derivative of adenosine monophosphate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration great than or equal to O.lmM.
[00532] Embodiment 463. The kit of Embodiment 437, wherein said derivative of adenosine monophosphate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 2.0mM.
[00533] Embodiment 464. The kit of Embodiment 437, wherein said derivative of adenosine monophosphate comprises a cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP).
[00534] Embodiment 465. The kit of Embodiment 464, wherein said cAMP is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from O.lmM to 2.0mM. [00535] Embodiment 466. The kit of Embodiment 464, wherein said cAMP is present in said liquid solution at a concentration great than or equal to O.lmM.
[00536] Embodiment 467. The kit of Embodiment 464, wherein said cAMP is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 2.0mM.
[00537] Embodiment 468. The kit of Embodiment 464, wherein said cAMP comprises dibutyrlcyclicAMP.
[00538] Embodiment 469. The kit of Embodiment 468, wherein said dibutyrlcyclicAMP is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from O.lmM to 2.0mM.
[00539] Embodiment 470. The kit of Embodiment 468, wherein said dibutyrlcyclicAMP is present in said liquid solution at a concentration great than or equal to O.lmM.
[00540] Embodiment 471. The kit of Embodiment 468, wherein said dibutyrlcyclicAMP is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 2.0mM.
[00541] Embodiment 472. The kit of Embodiment 468, wherein said dibutyrlcyclicAMP is present in said liquid solution at a concentration of 0.4mM.
[00542] Embodiment 473. The kit of Embodiment 437, wherein said cytokine is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 5ng/mL.
[00543] Embodiment 474. The kit of Embodiment 437, wherein said cytokine is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 100 ng/mL.
[00544] Embodiment 475. The kit of Embodiment 437, wherein said cytokine is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 5 ng/mL and 100 ng/mL.
[00545] Embodiment 476. The kit of Embodiment 437, wherein said cytokine comprises a growth factor.
[00546] Embodiment 477. The kit of Embodiment 476, wherein said growth factor is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 5 ng/mL.
[00547] Embodiment 478. The kit of Embodiment 476, wherein said growth factor is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 100 ng/mL.
[00548] Embodiment 479. The kit of Embodiment 476, wherein said growth factor is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 5 ng/mL and 100 ng/mL.
[00549] Embodiment 480. The kit of Embodiment 476, wherein said growth factor comprises insulin like growth factor 1 (IGF1) or colony stimulating factor 1 (CSF1).
[00550] Embodiment 481. The kit of Embodiment 480, wherein said IGF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 5 ng/mL and 50 ng/mL.
[00551] Embodiment 482. The kit of Embodiment 480, wherein said IGF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 50 ng/mL. [00552] Embodiment 483. The kit of Embodiment 480, wherein said IGF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 5 ng/mL.
[00553] Embodiment 484. The kit of Embodiment 480, wherein said CSF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 5 ng/mL and 50 ng/mL.
[00554] Embodiment 485. The kit of Embodiment 480, wherein said CSF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 50 ng/mL.
[00555] Embodiment 486. The kit of Embodiment 480, wherein said CSF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 5 ng/mL.
[00556] Embodiment 487. The kit of Embodiment 480, wherein said growth factor comprises insulin like growth factor 1 (IGF1) and colony stimulating factor 1 (CSF1).
[00557] Embodiment 488. The kit of Embodiment 480, wherein said IGF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 5 ng/mL and 50 ng/mL.
[00558] Embodiment 489. The kit of Embodiment 480, wherein said IGF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 50 ng/mL.
[00559] Embodiment 490. The kit of Embodiment 480, wherein said IGF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 5 ng/mL.
[00560] Embodiment 491. The kit of Embodiment 480, wherein said CSF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 5 ng/mL and 50 ng/mL.
[00561] Embodiment 492. The kit of Embodiment 480, wherein said CSF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 50 ng/mL.
[00562] Embodiment 493. The kit of Embodiment 480, wherein said CSF1 is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 5 ng/mL.
[00563] Embodiment 494. The kit of Embodiment 437, wherein said hormone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 5 ng/mL to 100 ng/mL.
[00564] Embodiment 495. The kit of Embodiment 437, wherein said hormone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than 5 ng/mL.
[00565] Embodiment 496. The kit of Embodiment 437, wherein said hormone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than 100 ng/mL.
[00566] Embodiment 497. The kit of Embodiment 437, wherein said hormone comprises a steroid hormone.
[00567] Embodiment 498. The kit of Embodiment 497, wherein said steroid hormone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 5 ng/mL to 4,000 ng/mL.
[00568] Embodiment 499. The kit of Embodiment 497, wherein said steroid hormone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than 5 ng/mL. [00569] Embodiment 500. The kit of Embodiment 497, wherein said steroid hormone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than 4,000 ng/mL.
[00570] Embodiment 501. The kit of Embodiment 497, wherein said steroid hormone comprises progesterone or estradiol.
[00571] Embodiment 502. The kit of Embodiment 501, wherein said progesterone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 5 ng/mL to 2,000 ng/mL.
[00572] Embodiment 503. The kit of Embodiment 501, wherein said progesterone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than 5 ng/mL.
[00573] Embodiment 504. The kit of Embodiment 501, wherein said progesterone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than 2,000 ng/mL.
[00574] Embodiment 505. The kit of Embodiment 501, wherein said estradiol is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 5 ng/mL to 2,000 ng/mL.
[00575] Embodiment 506. The kit of Embodiment 501, wherein said estradiol is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than 5 ng/mL.
[00576] Embodiment 507. The kit of Embodiment 501, wherein said estradiol is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than 2,000 ng/mL.
[00577] Embodiment 508. The kit of Embodiment 501, wherein said steroid hormone comprises progesterone and beta-estradiol.
[00578] Embodiment 509. The kit of Embodiment 437, further comprising a zwitterionic buffering agent.
[00579] Embodiment 510. The kit of Embodiment 509, wherein said zwitterionic buffering agent is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 0.2 M.
[00580] Embodiment 511. The kit of Embodiment 509, wherein said zwitterionic buffering agent is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.01 M.
[00581] Embodiment 512. The kit of Embodiment 509, wherein said zwitterionic buffering agent is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0.01 M to 0.2 M.
[00582] Embodiment 513. The kit of Embodiment 509, wherein said zwitterionic buffering agent comprises N-2-hydroxylethylpiperazine-N-2-ethane sulfonic acid (HEPES).
[00583] Embodiment 514. The kit of Embodiment 513, wherein said HEPES is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 0.2 M.
[00584] Embodiment 515. The kit of Embodiment 513, wherein said HEPES is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.01 M.
[00585] Embodiment 516. The kit of Embodiment 513, wherein said HEPES is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0.01 M to 0.2 M. [00586] Embodiment 517. The kit of Embodiment 513, wherein said HEPES is present in said liquid solution at a concentration of 0.025M.
[00587] Embodiment 518. The kit of Embodiment 437, further comprising a sulfate
[00588] Embodiment 519. The kit of Embodiment 518, wherein said sulfate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.2 pg/mL.
[00589] Embodiment 520. The kit of Embodiment 518, wherein said sulfate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 2.0 pg/mL.
[00590] Embodiment 521. The kit of Embodiment 518, wherein said sulfate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 0.2 pg/mL and 2 pg/mL.
[00591] Embodiment 522. The kit of Embodiment 518, wherein said sulfate comprises zinc sulfate.
[00592] Embodiment 523. The kit of Embodiment 522, wherein said zinc sulfate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.2 pg/mL.
[00593] Embodiment 524. The kit of Embodiment 522, wherein said zinc sulfate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 2.0 pg/mL.
[00594] Embodiment 525. The kit of Embodiment 522, wherein said zinc sulfate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 0.2 pg/mL and 2 pg/mL.
[00595] Embodiment 526. The kit of Embodiment 522, wherein said zinc sulfate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration of 0.1 pg/mL.
EXAMPLES
EXAMPLE 1: AMBIENT TEMPERATURE TRANSPORT LIQUID SOLUTION
[00596] The Gamete-Embryo Medium (GEM) comprising the components listed in Table 1 is produced using de-ionized (DI) water:
[00597] Table 1 : Gamete-Embryo Medium (GEM):
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[00598] The ambient temperature transport liquid solution comprising the components listed in Table 2 is produced using de-ionized (DI) water:
[00599] Table 2: Ambient temperature transport liquid solution:
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[00600] One milliter of the ambient temperature transport liquid solution is added to polypropylene cryovials (1.5 ml), placed in a polystyrene test tube rack that covers top and bottom (Figure 4) to which is added a temperature indicator. The rack is placed inside another polystyrene box, secured in place with packaging, and shipped overnight to the clinic for arrival the following morning. The clinic adds “leftover” eggs from each donor’s egg collection to each tube. The tube is returned to the box and transported that afternoon. Egg collections and shipping occur at monthly intervals, approximately 50 to 100 eggs arrive over the span of 3 days. Out of 24 shipments, one temperature above 37 degrees Celsius (~45 degrees Celsius) is registered. EXAMPLE 2: CELL VIABILITY AND POTENTIAL
[00601] A series of experiments are conducted to assess the status of the eggs on arrival, and after over-night incubation following transfer to CO2 buffered GEM free of HEPES, caffeine, and dibutyryl -cAMP. All eggs are assessed on arrival and pooled; half were immediately fixed in paraformaldehyde for staining with Hoechst, to assess chromosome status, and phalloidin, to assess actin distribution. The other half are transferred to fresh C02 buffered GEM free of HEPES, caffeine, and dibutyryl -cAMP for overnight culture, following which they were fixed, stained and evaluated with Hoechst and phalloidin. [00602] Eggs are fixed in 2% to 4 % paraformaldehyde in PBS (Chem Cruz, cat # sc- 281692) for 20 min at room temperature, washed three times with PBS, and then stained with 1 to 5 ug/ml of Hoechst 33258 (Invitrogen, cat # H3569) and 20 to 200 nano molar Acti-stain 488 (Cytoskeleton, cat # PHDG1) for 1 hour at room temperature in the dark. After staining, samples are washed three times with PBS wash, mounted on slides with Vectashield Vibrance antifade mounting medium (Vector Laboratories, cat # 30304), and stored at 4 C until imaging.
[00603] Following fixation, differential interference contrast (DIC) and fluorescent images are taken with a Zeiss Axiovert 200 with a Plan-Neo Fluor objective (20X magnification, NA 0.5) using a OCRA-ER digital camera (Hamamatsu) controlled by Metamorph software. Eggs are scored individually.
[00604] Morphological Features
[00605] Germinal vesical stage: single nucleus with fibrillar chromatin emanating from a solitary nucleolus. Meiosis I(M1): condense bivalent chromosones either scattered or clustered on a spindle. Meiosis 2 (M2): condense chromatids either scattered or aligned on a spindle plus polar body containing chromtin. Activated Egg: chromatin with a single or multiple nuclei containing prominent nucleoli. Degenerate/ Atretic Egg: granular cytoplasm, misshapen cell membrane, fragmented dispered chromatin, speckled cytoplasm, loss of network of actin filaments. Actin exhibits a network of cortical filaments in live, but not in dying or dead cells.
[00606] Ninety one % are alive on arrival and a few more died following overnight incubation (Table 3, Figure 2). Approximately half progressed through meiosis to metaphase II (Mil) on arrival, and another 30% progress to Mil or actually escape meiotic arrest and activate as evidenced by the formation of pronuclei and the absence of a metaphase plate following overnight culture.
[00607] Table 3. Status of Oocytes Following Overnight Shipping at Ambient Temperature
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EXAMPLE 3: PARTHENOGENETIC POTENTIAL OF DISCARDED HUMAN EGGS FOLLOWING AMBIENT TEMPERATURE TRANSPORT
[00608] The clinical practice of cryopreservation of eggs from young women for use in fertility treatments has markedly increased in the last decade. Strict morphological criteria for metaphase II (Mil) eggs deemed most likely to support a pregnancy following thawing and fertilization lead to discarding a number of eggs collected each cycle of controlled ovarian hyperstimulation.
[00609] The developmental potential of such discarded eggs following ambient overnight transport in HEPES-buffered medium containing cyclic AMP and caffeine was studied. A total of 1,557 discarded eggs, 19 to 74 per group, twice a month for 12 months, were studied.
[00610] Forty nine percent were at metaphase II on arrival. Following overnight culture, an additional 9% progressed to Mil. Ninety six percent of the remaining 654 eggs remained viable in culture for 5 days, but did not resume meiosis nor activate. Treatments during the 5 days with estrogen, progesterone, IGF1, serum replacement, cycloheximide, and anti-sense cMos oligonucleotides failed to promote progression to Mil.
[00611] In medium with reduced calcium (0.2mM), oocytes are activated in the presence of 5mM strontiuim chloride for 3.5 hours, or 2mM strontium chloride for 15 hours. In culture medium with standard calcium chloride (1 to 2mM), oocytes are activated with ionophore A23187 for 5 minutes followed by cytochalasin B or D for 3.5 hours. Some experiments included pre-activation culture in cycloheximide to interrup protein synthesis, and or oligonucleotides anti-sense to cMos message to interrupt transcription of cMos, the protein that stabilizes cyclinB/CDC2 complex to maintain metaphase II arrest in human eggs. Some oocytes are monitored by time-lapse photography in CytoSmart inverted microscopes placed in the Napco incubator set to 6% CO2 and 37° C. Cell culture dishes are placed on the microscope stage for periodic imaging.
[00612] Maturation and development following stimulation are assessed at various time points by live-cell microscopy and after fixation and mounting to visualize DNA staining with Hoeschst 3258 and fluorescent-labelled phalloidin binding to actin filaments.
[00613] Morphological Features
[00614] Germinal vesical stage: single nucleus with fibrillar chromatin emanating from a solitary nucleolus. Meiosis I(M1): condense bivalent chromosones either scattered or clustered on a spindle. Meiosis 2 (M2): condense chromatids either scattered or aligned on a spindle plus polar body containing chromtin. Activated Egg: chromatin with a single or multiple nuclei containing prominent nucleoli. Degenerate/ Atretic Egg: granular cytoplasm, misshapen cell membrane, fragmented dispered chromatin, speckled cytoplasm, loss of network of actin filaments. Actin demarcates cell boundaries, clarifying cleavage stages and exhibits a network of cortical filaments in live, but not dying cells.
[00615] In contrast, 42% of the 903 Mil eggs underwent activation as judged by the appearance of pronuclei, or cleavage to 2-cells. Thirty eight percent of the 380 activated eggs continued cleavage to the six- to 8-cell stage during the 5 days of culture. Similar percentages of activation and cleavage were observed following treatments with SrCh or calcium ionophore without or with the inclusion of cycloheximide, cytochalasin D, -B and anti-sense cMos oligonucleotides.
[00616] As can be seen in FIG. 5D and 6E, co-staining nuclei with Hoechst and actin filaments with phalloidin reveal blastomeres with multiple pronuclei as well as blastomeres with no nuclei or actin filaments, independent of activation conditions. Eggs that failed to activate did not appear to die. Time lapse video recordings of eggs undergoing activation revealed numerous aberrant cleavage events, including re-annealing back to a single cell stage as well as immediate fragmentation. These preliminary studies highlight the innate viability of human eggs under a variety of culture conditions, presenting the possibility of using this system to further explore the developmental potential of human eggs normally discarded.
[00617] In a second study, a total of 1,557 discarded eggs are studied, 19 to 74 per group received twice monthly for 12 months. 1,550 (99%) of the discarded eggs appeared viable on arrival at ambient temperature in HEPES -buffered medium containing cell cycle blocking agents. Seven (0.5%) of the eggs exhibited germinal vesicle stage nuclei; 763 (49%) are at metaphase II (Mil) on arrival; 140 (9%) progressed to Mil following overnight culture at 37°C in CCE-buffered culture medium free of blocking agents; and 623 (96%) of the eggs not at Mil appeared viable for five days in culture, but did not resume meiosis Pilot treatments with estrogen, progesterone, cycloheximide, growth factors, and anti-sense cMos oligonucleotides failed to promote resumption of meiosis in the blocked, viable eggs.
[00618] 380 (42%) of the Mil eggs underwent activation following exposure to either SrCh (Ham F-10 Nutrient Mix, Invitrogen Catalog Number 1155043 without CaCh, with 0.2mM CaLactate, with 1.5 to lOmM SrCh for 2hrs to 24 hours at 37°C with 6% CO2, without (haploid parthenote) or with (diploid parthenote) Cytochalasin -B or -D to block second polar body extrusion)) or calcium ionophore A23187 without or with added cycloheximide, Cytochalasin D, -B, and/or cMos anti-sense oligonucleotides(Ionomycin activation: GEM with 1.0 to 3.0 mM CaLactate plus 10 pM ionomycin (CalBiochem) without (haploid) or with (diploid) 2 mM 6-dimethyl-2-aminopurine (DMAP, Sigma)). 144 (38%) of the activated eggs cleaved to the 6-cell to 8-cell stage during five days in culture following activation independent of condition. [00619] In a third study, a total of 351 discarded eggs are studied, 4 to 22 per group, 30 groups in total, received twice monthly for 3 months.
[00620] 172 (49%) of the discarded eggs are fixed for staining on arrival (ca 24 hours after collection from ovarian follicles) following overnight ambient temperature transport in ambient temperature transport liquid solution; 15 (9%) are dead on arrival; 24 (14%) are germinal vesicle stage, without and with nuclear membrane breakdown; 35 (20%) are metaphase I (MI); 93 (54%) are metaphase II (Mil); and 5 (3%) spontaneously activated. [00621] 179 (51%) of the discarded eggs are fixed following overnight (ca 48 hours after collection from ovarian follicles) culture at 37°C in CCh-buffered culture medium free of blocking agents: 24 (13%) are dead following overnight culture; 7 (4%) are still germinal vesicle stage; 19 (11%) are metaphase I; 75 (42%) are metaphase II; and 54 (30%) spontaneously activated.

Claims

CLAIMS We claim:
1. A liquid solution for in-vitro transport of one or more cells comprising:
(i) a methylxanthine, and
(ii) one or more of the group consisting of a human serum protein, a derivative of adenosine monophosphate, a hormone, and a cytokine.
2. The liquid solution of claim 1, wherein said methylxanthine is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0.1 mM to 2.0 mM.
3. The liquid solution of claim 1, wherein said methylxanthine comprises 1,3,7- trimethylpurine-2, 6-dione (caffeine) or derivative thereof.
4. The liquid solution of claim 3, wherein said caffeine or derivative thereof is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0.1 mM to 2.0 mM.
5. The liquid solution of claim 1, wherein said human serum protein is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 0.2% w/v.
6. The liquid solution of claim 1, wherein said derivative of adenosine monophosphate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from O.lmM to 2.0mM.
7. The liquid solution of claim 1, wherein said derivative of adenosine monophosphate comprises a cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP).
8. The liquid solution of claim 7, wherein said cAMP comprises dibutyrlcyclicAMP.
9. The liquid solution of claim 1, wherein said cytokine is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 5 ng/mL and 100 ng/mL.
10. The liquid solution of claim 1, wherein said cytokine comprises a growth factor.
11. The liquid solution of claim 10, wherein said growth factor comprises insulin like growth factor 1 (IGF1) or colony stimulating factor 1 (CSF1).
12. The liquid solution of claim 1, wherein said hormone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 5 ng/mL to 100 ng/mL.
13. The liquid solution of claim 1, wherein said hormone comprises a steroid hormone.
14. The liquid solution of claim 13, wherein said steroid hormone comprises progesterone or estradiol.
15. The liquid solution of claim 14, wherein said progesterone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 5 ng/mL to 2,000 ng/mL.
16. The liquid solution of claim 14, wherein said estradiol is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 5 ng/mL to 2,000 ng/mL.
17. The liquid solution of claim 1, further comprising a zwitterionic buffering agent.
18. The liquid solution of claim 17, wherein said zwitterionic buffering agent is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0.01 M to 0.2 M.
19. The liquid solution of claim 1, further comprising a sulfate.
20. The liquid solution of claim 19, wherein said sulfate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 0.2 pg/mL and 2 pg/mL.
21. The liquid solution of claim 1, wherein said one or more cells comprise oocytes.
22. The liquid solution of claim 1, wherein a cell of said one or more cells is in meiosis or metaphase II.
23. The liquid solution of claim 1, wherein a cell of said one or more cells has formed pronuclei.
24. The liquid solution of claim 1, wherein said one or more cells are at a temperature greater than 5 degrees Celsius.
25. A liquid solution for in-vitro transport of one or more cells comprising:
(i) a sulfate at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.9 pg/mL, and
(ii) one or more of the group consisting of lipoic acid, thymidine, sodium phosphate dibasic, and sodium pyruvate.
26. The liquid solution of claim 25, wherein said sulfate comprises zinc sulfate.
27. The liquid solution of claim 26, wherein said zinc sulfate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 0.9 pg/mL and 2 pg/mL.
28. The liquid solution of claim 25, wherein said lipoic acid is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 0.0001 g/L and 0.0003 g/L.
29. The liquid solution of claim 25, wherein said thymidine is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 0.0006 g/L and 0.0008 g/L.
30. The liquid solution of claim 25, wherein said sodium phosphate dibasic is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 0. Ig/L and 0.2g/L.
31. The liquid solution of claim 25, wherein said sodium pyruvate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 0.05 g/L and 0.2g/L.
32. The liquid solution of claim 25, wherein said one or more cells comprise oocytes.
33. The liquid solution of claim 25, wherein a cell of said one or more cells is in meiosis or metaphase II.
34. The liquid solution of claim 25, wherein a cell of said one or more cells has formed pronuclei.
35. The liquid solution of claim 25, wherein said one or more cells are at a temperature greater than 5 degrees Celsius.
36. A liquid solution for in-vitro transport of one or more cells comprising DL lipoic acid at a concentration greater than or equal to O.OOOlg/L, thymidine at a concentration greater than or equal to 0.0001 g/L, sodium phosphate dibasic at a concentration greater than or equal to O.OOOlg/L, and sodium pyruvate at a concentration greater than or equal to O.OOOlg/L.
37. A method for maintaining a respiration of one or more cells comprising: a) placing one or more cells into a liquid solution comprising:
(i) a methylxanthine, and
(ii) one or more of the group consisting of a human serum protein, a derivative of adenosine monophosphate, a hormone, and a cytokine; and b) maintaining a temperature of said liquid solution between 4 degrees Celsius and 38 degrees Celsius.
38. The method of claim 37, wherein b) comprises maintaining said temperature for greater than 8 hours.
39. The method of claim 37, wherein said one or more cells comprise oocytes.
40. The method of claim 37, wherein said one or more cells consist of oocytes.
41. The method of claim 37, wherein a cell of said one or more cells is in meiosis or metaphase II.
42. The method of claim 37, wherein said methylxanthine is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0.1 mM to 2.0 mM.
43. The method of claim 37, wherein said methylxanthine comprises 1,3,7- trimethylpurine-2, 6-dione (caffeine) or derivative thereof.
44. The method of claim 43, wherein said caffeine or derivative thereof is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0.1 mM to 2.0 mM.
45. The method of claim 37, wherein said human serum protein comprises albumin or globulin.
46. The method of claim 37, wherein said derivative of adenosine monophosphate comprises a cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP).
47. The method of claim 46, wherein said cAMP comprises dibutyrlcyclicAMP.
48. The method of claim 47, wherein said dibutyrlcyclicAMP is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from O.lmM to 2.0mM.
49. The method of claim 37, wherein said cytokine comprises a growth factor.
50. The method of claim 49, wherein said growth factor is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 5 ng/mL and 100 ng/mL.
51. The method of claim 49, wherein said growth factor comprises insulin like growth factor 1 (IGF1) or colony stimulating factor 1 (CSF1).
52. The method of claim 37, wherein said hormone comprises a steroid hormone.
53. The method of claim 52, wherein said steroid hormone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 5 ng/mL to 4,000 ng/mL.
54. The method of claim 52, wherein said steroid hormone comprises progesterone or estradiol.
55. The method of claim 54, wherein said progesterone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 5 ng/mL to 2,000 ng/mL.
56. The method of claim 52, wherein said steroid hormone comprises beta-estradiol.
57. The method of claim 56, wherein said beta-estradiol is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 5 ng/mL to 2,000 ng/mL.
58. The method of claim 37, further comprising a zwitterionic buffering agent.
59. The method of claim 58, wherein said zwitterionic buffering agent is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0.01 M to 0.2 M.
60. The method of claim 37, wherein a cell of said one or more cells has formed pronuclei.
61. A method for inducing parthenogenesis in a gamete comprising: a) placing one or more gametes into a liquid solution comprising:
(i) a methylxanthine, and
(ii) one or more of the group consisting of a human serum protein, a derivative of adenosine monophosphate, a hormone, and a cytokine; and b) maintaining a temperature of said liquid solution between 4 degrees Celsius and 38 degrees Celsius.
62. The method of claim 61, further comprising transferring said one or more gametes into a media without said methylxanthine, and said derivative of adenosine monophosphate.
63. The method of claim 61, wherein b) comprises maintaining said temperature for greater than 8 hours.
64. The method of claim 61, further comprising maintaining said temperature of said liquid solution at less than 30 degrees Celsius.
65. The method of claim 61, wherein said one or more cells comprise oocytes.
66. The method of claim 61, wherein said one or more cells consist of oocytes.
67. The method of claim 61, wherein a cell of said one or more cells is in meiosis or metaphase II.
68. The method of claim 61, wherein said methylxanthine is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0.1 mM to 2.0 mM.
69. The method of claim 61, wherein said methylxanthine comprises 1,3,7- trimethylpurine-2, 6-dione (caffeine) or derivative thereof.
70. The method of claim 70, wherein said caffeine or derivative thereof is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0.1 mM to 2.0 mM.
71. The method of claim 61, wherein said human serum protein is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 0.2% w/v.
72. The method of claim 61, wherein said derivative of adenosine monophosphate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from O.lmM to 2.0mM.
73. The method of claim 61, wherein said derivative of adenosine monophosphate comprises a cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP).
74. The method of claim 74, wherein said cAMP comprises dibutyrlcyclicAMP.
75. The method of claim 61, wherein said cytokine is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 5 ng/mL and 100 ng/mL.
76. The method of claim 61, wherein said cytokine comprises a growth factor.
77. The method of claim 76, wherein said growth factor comprises insulin like growth factor 1 (IGF1) or colony stimulating factor 1 (CSF1).
78. The method of claim 61, wherein said hormone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 5 ng/mL to 100 ng/mL.
79. The method of claim 61, wherein said hormone comprises a steroid hormone.
80. The method of claim 79, wherein said steroid hormone comprises progesterone or estradiol.
81. The method of claim 80, wherein said progesterone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 5 ng/mL to 2,000 ng/mL.
82. The method of claim 81, wherein said estradiol is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 5 ng/mL to 2,000 ng/mL.
83. The method of claim 61, further comprising a zwitterionic buffering agent.
84. The method of claim 83, wherein said zwitterionic buffering agent is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0.01 M to 0.2 M.
85. The method of claim 61, further comprising a sulfate.
86. The method of claim 85, wherein said sulfate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 0.2 pg/mL and 2 pg/mL.
87. A system for cell transport comprising: a) a liquid solution comprising:
(i) a methylxanthine, and
(ii) one or more of the group consisting of a human serum protein, a derivative of adenosine monophosphate, a hormone, and a cytokine; and b) a thermal insulator encapsulating said liquid solution and one or more cells.
88. The system of claim 87, wherein said methylxanthine is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0.1 mM to 2.0 mM.
89. The system of claim 87, wherein said methylxanthine comprises 1,3,7- trimethylpurine-2, 6-dione (caffeine) or derivative thereof.
90. The system of claim 90, wherein said caffeine or derivative thereof is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0.1 mM to 2.0 mM.
91. The system of claim 87, wherein said human serum protein is present in said liquid solution at a concentration less than or equal to 0.2% w/v.
92. The system of claim 87, wherein said derivative of adenosine monophosphate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from O.lmM to 2.0mM.
93. The system of claim 87, wherein said derivative of adenosine monophosphate comprises a cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP).
94. The system of claim 94, wherein said cAMP comprises dibutyrlcyclicAMP.
95. The system of claim 87, wherein said cytokine is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 5 ng/mL and 100 ng/mL.
96. The system of claim 87, wherein said cytokine comprises a growth factor.
97. The system of claim 96, wherein said growth factor comprises insulin like growth factor 1 (IGF1) or colony stimulating factor 1 (CSF1).
98. The system of claim 87, wherein said hormone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 5 ng/mL to 100 ng/mL.
99. The system of claim 87, wherein said hormone comprises a steroid hormone.
100. The system of claim 99, wherein said steroid hormone comprises progesterone or estradiol.
101. The system of claim 100, wherein said progesterone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 5 ng/mL to 2,000 ng/mL.
102. The system of claim 100, wherein said estradiol is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 5 ng/mL to 2,000 ng/mL.
103. The system of claim 87, further comprising a zwitterionic buffering agent.
104. The system of claim 103, wherein said zwitterionic buffering agent is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0.01 M to 0.2 M.
105. The system of claim 87, further comprising a sulfate.
106. The system of claim 105, wherein said sulfate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 0.2 pg/mL and 2 pg/mL.
107. A kit for cell transport comprising a) a liquid solution comprising:
(i) a methylxanthine, and
(ii) one or more of the group consisting of a human serum protein, a derivative of adenosine monophosphate, a hormone, and a cytokine; and b) a thermal insulator.
108. The kit of claim 107, wherein said methylxanthine is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0.1 mM to 2.0 mM.
109. The kit of claim 107, wherein said methylxanthine comprises 1,3,7-trimethylpurine- 2, 6-dione (caffeine) or derivative thereof.
110. The kit of claim 109, wherein said caffeine or derivative thereof is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0.1 mM to 2.0 mM.
111. The kit of claim 107, wherein said human serum protein is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0.01% w/v to 0.2% w/v.
112. The kit of claim 107, wherein said derivative of adenosine monophosphate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0. ImM to 2.0mM.
113. The kit of claim 107, wherein said derivative of adenosine monophosphate comprises a cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP).
114. The kit of claim 113, wherein said cAMP comprises dibutyrlcyclicAMP.
115. The kit of claim 107, wherein said cytokine is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 5 ng/mL and 100 ng/mL.
116. The kit of claim 115, wherein said cytokine comprises a growth factor.
117. The kit of claim 116, wherein said growth factor comprises insulin like growth factor
1 (IGF1) or colony stimulating factor 1 (CSF1).
118. The kit of claim 107, wherein said hormone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 5 ng/mL to 100 ng/mL.
119. The kit of claim 107, wherein said hormone comprises a steroid hormone.
120. The kit of claim 119, wherein said steroid hormone comprises progesterone or estradiol.
121. The kit of claim 121, wherein said progesterone is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 5 ng/mL to 2,000 ng/mL.
122. The kit of claim 121, wherein said estradiol is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 5 ng/mL to 2,000 ng/mL.
123. The kit of claim 107, further comprising a zwitterionic buffering agent.
124. The kit of claim 123, wherein said zwitterionic buffering agent is present in said liquid solution at a concentration from 0.01 M to 0.2 M.
125. The kit of claim 107, further comprising a sulfate.
126. The kit of claim 125, wherein said sulfate is present in said liquid solution at a concentration between 0.2 ug/mL and 2 ug/mL.
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