Thanks for having to make me learn a new word today!
Lysis (/ˈlaɪsɪs/ LY-sis) is the breaking down of the membrane of a cell, often by viral, enzymic, or osmotic (that is, “lytic” /ˈlɪtɪk/ LIT-ik) mechanisms that compromise its integrity. A fluid containing the contents of lysed cells is called a lysate. In molecular biology, biochemistry, and cell biology laboratories, cell cultures may be subjected to lysis in the process of purifying their components, as in protein purification, DNA extraction, RNA extraction, or in purifying organelles.
Not necessarily. When meat/poultry/fish is frozen, it’s done at extremely low temperatures to keep the ice crystals as small as possible and maintain the protein’s integrity when defrosted. That’s why it’s not recommended to freeze your own fresh-bought meat, or even to refreeze it after defrosting. Putting Han in carbonite took just a few seconds, so his flesh might have been preserved quite well. Using it as a method for full cryostasis may be another question entirely.
Buoy about 2 years ago
Is that what happened to you Jabba? Is this why you are so squishy?
Robert May Premium Member about 2 years ago
Thanks for having to make me learn a new word today!
Lysis (/ˈlaɪsɪs/ LY-sis) is the breaking down of the membrane of a cell, often by viral, enzymic, or osmotic (that is, “lytic” /ˈlɪtɪk/ LIT-ik) mechanisms that compromise its integrity. A fluid containing the contents of lysed cells is called a lysate. In molecular biology, biochemistry, and cell biology laboratories, cell cultures may be subjected to lysis in the process of purifying their components, as in protein purification, DNA extraction, RNA extraction, or in purifying organelles.
Seeker149 Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Not necessarily. When meat/poultry/fish is frozen, it’s done at extremely low temperatures to keep the ice crystals as small as possible and maintain the protein’s integrity when defrosted. That’s why it’s not recommended to freeze your own fresh-bought meat, or even to refreeze it after defrosting. Putting Han in carbonite took just a few seconds, so his flesh might have been preserved quite well. Using it as a method for full cryostasis may be another question entirely.