Research on Cryogenic Preservation of Red Blood Cells Using a Non-Penetrating Extracellular Cryoprotective Agent.

Broadwell, Franklin C.; Halpern, B. David; Kopec, L.; Kuo, S.

Research on Cryogenic Preservation of Red Blood Cells Using a Non-Penetrating Extracellular Cryoprotective Agent.

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Abstract:

A given sample of non-penetrating extracellular red blood cell cryoprotective Hydroxyethyl starch was reproduced and methods were explored to enhance its cryoprotective features while attempting to minimize undesirable effects. The report contains experiments relating to selection of materials, method of synthesis and biological testing reports.

Author(s):

Broadwell, Franklin C. ; Halpern, B. David ; Kopec, L. ; Kuo, S.

Author Organization(s):

DOT SYSTEMS INC VIENNA VA

Descriptive Note:

Final rept. 1 Jul 73-30 Jun 74,

Pagination:

0065

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:

Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR

Identifying Numbers

Contract/Grant Number(s):

N00014-74-C-0005

Project Number(s):

NR-105-751

Subject Terms

Communities of Interest:

No COI(s) Identified

Descriptor(s):

*CRYOPROTECTIVE AGENTS, *BLOOD PRESERVATION, ERYTHROCYTES, CRYOBIOLOGY, STARCHES

Field(s)/Group(s):

Medical Facilities, Equipment and Supplies

Keyword(s):

*Starch (hydroxyethyl ether), Evaluation, Blood preservatives

Report Date:

1974 Aug 31