| Literature DB >> 6038996 |
C T Knorpp, W R Merchant, P W Gikas, H H Spencer, N W Thompson.
Abstract
Studies in vitro indicate that hydroxyethyl starch is an effective extracellular cryoprotective agent for erythrocytes. It is as effective as polyvinylpyrrolidone in cryophylactic ability. It is degraded to glucose units in the circulation, is not retained in tissues, and is inexpensive to produce. Changes in the size and degree of hydroxyethylation of the branched-chain starch may result in a more effective cryoprotective agent.Entities:
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Year: 1967 PMID： 6038996 DOI： 10.1126/science.157.3794.1312
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Science ISSN： 0036-8075 Impact factor: 47.728