Article ; Online: Cryopreservation of C. elegans and Other Nematodes with Dimethyl Sulfoxide and Trehalose.
Methods in molecular biology (Clifton, N.J.)
2022 Volume 2468, Page(s) 43–49
Abstract: One of the key attributes that has contributed to the popularity of Caenorhabditis elegans as a model system is its ability to survive freezing. By preserving stocks at ultralow temperature, researchers have been able to generate an unlimited number of ... ...
Abstract | One of the key attributes that has contributed to the popularity of Caenorhabditis elegans as a model system is its ability to survive freezing. By preserving stocks at ultralow temperature, researchers have been able to generate an unlimited number of strains without the burden of constantly maintaining them. This has facilitated the use of large-scale forward genetic screens and CRISPR-mediated genome editing where large numbers of novel and informative mutants can be generated. Traditionally, C. elegans and other nematodes were frozen using glycerol as a cryoprotectant. While effective, a large majority of animals do not survive a typical freeze-thaw cycle. Here I describe an alternative method based on the popular combination of DMSO and trehalose as a cryoprotectant. This method allows the survival of large numbers of worms and effectively protects most developmental stages including adults. |
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MeSH term(s) | Animals ; Caenorhabditis elegans/genetics ; Cryopreservation/methods ; Cryoprotective Agents/pharmacology ; Dimethyl Sulfoxide/pharmacology ; Trehalose |
Chemical Substances | Cryoprotective Agents ; Trehalose (B8WCK70T7I) ; Dimethyl Sulfoxide (YOW8V9698H) |
Language | English |
Publishing date | 2022-03-23 |
Publishing country | United States |
Document type | Journal Article ; Research Support, N.I.H., Intramural |
ISSN | 1940-6029 |
ISSN (online) | 1940-6029 |
DOI | 10.1007/978-1-0716-2181-3_3 |
Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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