Ice-recrystallization inhibiting polymers protect proteins against freeze-stress and enable glycerol-free cryostorage† †Electronic supplementary information (ESI) available. See DOI: 10.1039/c8mh00727f

Antifreeze-protein mimic polymers are shown to enable solvent-free storage of important proteins for therapy and biotechnology by modulating ice growth.

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