DMSO IN CELL CRYOPRESERVATION: A DOUBLE-EDGED SWORD WITH EVOLVING INNOVATIONS

As a cornerstone of cryobiology since its discovery in 1959, dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) has enabled breakthroughs in preserving cells and tissues for medical and research applications. But how does it work, and what challenges does it present? Let’s dive deeper.Why DMSO? Key Mechanisms Ice Inhibition:· Penetrates cell membranes, re