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We have looked at the effects of the cryoprotectant M22 upon viability in the model organism C. elegans. M22 is a well-known vitrification solution which has been successfully used in… Click to show full abstract
We have looked at the effects of the cryoprotectant M22 upon viability in the model organism C. elegans. M22 is a well-known vitrification solution which has been successfully used in the laboratory to preserve organs destined for transplantation. M22 reduces survival of C. elegans in a concentration-dependent manner. M22 at concentrations of 10% (v/v) or higher inhibits progeny production and development. A few mutants in the ILS (insulin-like signaling) pathway of C. elegans are more resistant to the toxic effect of M22 compared to wild-type worms. Afatinib, an anti-cancer drug, protects against M22 toxicity. Afatinib by itself does not increase longevity.
Journal Title: Cryobiology
Year Published: 2019
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