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Dimethyl sulfoxide

Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) has been the cryoprotectant of choice for most animal cell systems since the early history of cryopreservation, used in many thousands of cell transplants.

established

provisional
PubChem 679
2 citations
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(CH3)2SO
DMSO
DMSO (Dimethyl Sulfoxide)
methyl sulfoxide

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What the evidence says

six tiers, never blended

established — replicated in humans, or settled by a regulator

every claim resolves to its source

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Evidence map for Dimethyl sulfoxide. Tier reflects study design, not enthusiasm.
Claim	Tier	Source
Review: DMSO in cryobiology, efficacy against toxicity	established	pmid 32342730
DMSO is the standard cryoprotectant for cell transplants; its toxicity is weighed against its efficacy	established	pmid 32342730

Unanswered questions

What does the literature report about DMSO given by injection rather than used as a cryoprotectant? open

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