Pressure enhanced dual-solid-surface ultra-rapid cooling improves post-thaw recovery in hepatocytes and precision cut liver slices

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Pressure enhanced dual-solid-surface ultra-rapid cooling improves post-thaw recovery in hepatocytes and precision cut liver slices

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