Vitrification enhancement by synthetic ice blocking agents.

Author(s) : WOWK B., LEITL E., RASCH C. M., et al.

Type of article: Article

Summary

Low concentrations of the synthetic polymer polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) inhibit ice formation in water/cryoprotectant solutions. Low-molecular weight PVA copolymers containing vinyl acetate were particularly effective. PVA copolymers open up new horizons in the field of controlling ice during cryopreservation of biological systems.

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  • Original title: Vitrification enhancement by synthetic ice blocking agents.
  • Record ID : 2001-1610
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Cryobiology - vol. 40 - n. 3
  • Publication date: 2000/05

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