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The dual effect of antifreeze protein on cryopreservation of rice (Oryza sativa L.) embryogenic suspension cells.

Author(s) : WANG J. H., BIAN H. W., ZHANG Y. X., et al.

Type of article: Article

Summary

The effects of fish antifreeze protein AFP- on cryopreservation of rice suspension cells by three different protocols were investigated. During the two-step method, AFP- at 0.01 mg/ml significantly lowered the viability of both precultured and non-precultured cells. During the vitrification method, AFP- at 0.2 mg/ml improved the viability of suboptimally thawed cells; however, much higher doses of this protein (10mg/ml) attenuated cell viability. During rapid freezing of rice cells in the solutions with relatively high (but non-vitrifying) concentrations of cryoprotectant, AFP- displayed protective action in the higher concentrated cryoprotectants and detrimental effect in more dilute ones. It was concluded that, depending on a number of factors discussed, both positive and negative effects could be observed during application of AFP to cryopreservation of rice cells. The possible mechanism of this dual character was discussed.

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  • Original title: The dual effect of antifreeze protein on cryopreservation of rice (Oryza sativa L.) embryogenic suspension cells.
  • Record ID : 2004-1971
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Cryo-Letters - vol. 22 - n. 3
  • Publication date: 2001/05
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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