5 Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) and pentastarch improves cryopreservation of cord blood cells over 10 DMSO

摘要

BACKGROUNDCell number and viability are important in cord blood (CB) transplantation. While 10% dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) is the standard medium, adding a starch to freezing medium is increasingly utilized as a cytoprotectant for the thawing process. Similar to hetastarch, pentastarch has the advantages of faster renal clearance and less effect on the coagulation system.