Glossary Term
Cryoprotective Agent
PCR TermsEN
Definition
A substance that is used to protect from the effects of freezing, largely by preventing large ice crystals from forming.
Extended Notes
Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C53306. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0. Source identity and definition checked automatically on 2026-10-20. No individual clinical interpretation or human reviewer is asserted.
Also Known As
CryoprotectantCryoprotective Agent
References
- NCI Thesaurus 26.09d — Cryoprotective Agent (C53306)
- Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C53306. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0.
- Lessons From Drug Discovery for Cryoprotective Agent Design: An AI-Oriented Perspective. — Adv Sci (Weinh), 2026-06-11 (PMID 42272450; literature)
- Serum-derived albumin as a cryoprotective agent for the long-term storage of red blood cells: A preliminary examination. — Transfusion, 2026-03-30 (PMID 41913554; literature)