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A Novel Method for the Preparation of Hydroxyethyl Starch for the Cryoprotection of Human Red Blood Cells
Author(s) -
Greenwood C. T.,
Muir D. D.,
Whitcher H. W.
Publication year - 1975
Publication title -
starch ‐ stärke
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.62
H-Index - 82
eISSN - 1521-379X
pISSN - 0038-9056
DOI - 10.1002/star.19750270403
Subject(s) - hydroxyethyl starch , starch , chemistry , chemical engineering , biochemistry , engineering
Abstract A novel method for the preparation of hydroxyethyl starch for the cryoprotection of human red blood cells presented. By retaining the granular structure of the starch throughout a series of heterogeneous reactions, hydroxyethyl starch can be produced which contains low levels of salts and other impurities, and which is highly effective as a cryoprotective agent. It is suggested that hydroxyethyl starch with a very versatile range of properties may be prepared by simple modification of the basic procedures.