Cryopreservation of organs, tissues, etc.

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Name (Hebrew)
שימור בהקפאה של איברים, רקמות וכד'
Name (Latin)
Cryopreservation of organs, tissues, etc.
Name (Arabic)
الحفظ بالتبريد للأعضاء والأنسجة
Other forms of name
Cryoconservation of organs, tissues, etc
Cryogenic preservation of organs, tissues, etc
Low temperature preservation of organs, tissues, etc
See Also From tracing topical name
Preservation of organs, tissues, etc.
Cryobiology
Cryonics
MARC
MARC

Other Identifiers

Wikidata: Q1144664
Library of congress: sh 85034422
Sources of Information
  • LC data base, 3/13/90(cryoconservation)

Wikipedia description:

Cryopreservation or cryoconservation is a process where biological material—cells, tissues, or organs—are frozen to preserve the material for an extended period of time. At low temperatures (typically −80 °C (−112 °F) or −196 °C (−321 °F) using liquid nitrogen) any cell metabolism which might cause damage to the biological material in question is effectively stopped. Cryopreservation is an effective way to transport biological samples over long distances, store samples for prolonged periods of time, and create a bank of samples for users. Plant materials that have been preserved through cyropreservation can theoretically remain alive for centuries. They are then properly removed and regenerated into healthy plants. As a result, cyropreservation has proven to be an effective method for conserving plant with unique genetic makeup and some species that produce recalcitrant seeds. Molecules, referred to as cryoprotective agents (CPAs), are added to reduce the osmotic shock and physical stresses cells undergo in the freezing process. Some cryoprotective agents used in research are inspired by plants and animals in nature that have unique cold tolerance to survive harsh winters, including: trees, wood frogs, and tardigrades. The first human corpse to be cryopreserved with the hope of future medical advancements making resuscitation possible was that of James Bedford, a few hours after his death due to cancer in 1967. This practice is referred to as cryonics.

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