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Preservation of Mouse Bone Marrow at -79⁰ C. with Dimethyl Sulphoxide

Journal Article · · Nature (London)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1038/1901204a0· OSTI ID:4049670
Dimethyl sulfoxide was shown to protect mouse bone marrow from the effects of freezing to --79 deg C. After thawing, the protected cells retained 50 to 60% of their ability to synthesize lipids and proteins. It was also found that mouse bone marrow stored for one month at --79 deg C in the presence of dimethyl sulfoxide will prevent the death of lethally irradiated mice and is only slightly inferior to fresh marrow. The hematological response of lethally irradiated mice to fresh and preserved marrow was also studied. The leukocyte response of mice that received frozen marrow preserved with dimethyl sulfoxide was slightly better than the response obtained with 1 x 10/sup 6/ fresh cells. Blood leukocyte levels were normal, but the differential counts were abnormal. (P.C.H.)
Research Organization:
National Inst. for Medical Research, London
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
NSA Number:
NSA-15-021981
OSTI ID:
4049670
Journal Information:
Nature (London), Journal Name: Nature (London) Journal Issue: 4782 Vol. 190; ISSN 0028-0836
Publisher:
Nature Publishing Group
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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