X-Message-Number: 22623
From: "Basie" <>
Subject: Extended time with PFC
Date: Wed, 1 Oct 2003 22:48:53 -0400

The work is important because only about 1500 of the 6000 pancreases that
become available through donation each year can be used for transplants,
Camillo Ricordi, a physician at the University of Miami and lead
investigator in the study, told United Press International.

"Pancreases are not considered suitable for transplant if they come from
donors older than 50 years of age or more than eight hours pass before they
are transplanted, criteria that prevents many of the organs from being used,
Ricordi explained. His study, however, shows that the PFCs allow both of
those restraints to be broken."

According to the above scientist PFC treated pancrease can be kept 20 hrs
viable. I wonder if PFC has find its way into cryonics. It may increase the
window of time for prefrozen brains.

http://www.drinet.org/html/april_29__2002.htm

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