Re: CRYOprotectants: Notes of an amateur

From: Anders Sandberg (asa@nada.kth.se)
Date: Tue Dec 16 1997 - 07:32:08 MST


Twink <neptune@mars.superlink.net> writes:

> Protein: Anders mentioned some proteins denature. I'm not
> sure if this is because of low temperatures, interaction with cps or
> some other process(es).

I got this from Mike Darwin. Obviously some cps do it, but it seems to
be a temperature phenomenon too.

> Other:
> Note tolerance level to cp.
> Does it cause any damage?
> More than one cp?
> Is a cp "cocktail" better than one cp?

The problem is the combinatoric explosion of the search space.

> Perhaps different cps should be used for different
> tissues?

Problem: how do you get them there?

> Perhaps different cps should be used at at different
> times in the process?

Sounds like a good idea.

> What is its long term optimal working temperature?

Irrelevant, since its only purpose is to limit tissue damage doing
suspension. Of course, if it caused continuing damage at -170, then it
would be a concern, but that is rather unlikely.

> Design of "home" cryonics kit for use in emergency situations.
> (This involves messy legal issues, but the design of
> one might lead to a wider acceptance of cryonics by
> making it a fait accompli.)

A fun idea. I can see before me "The Little Cryonicist" for kids:
suspend your pet (liquid nitrogen not included). Not very likely to
work, though, since it likely requires medical expertise.

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