+A **cryoprotectant** is a substance used to protect biological tissues from freezing damage. It often works by lowering the [Freezing Point](/wiki/freezing_point) and preventing harmful ice crystal formation during processes like [Cryopreservation](/wiki/cryopreservation).
+## See also
+- [Vitrification](/wiki/vitrification)
+- [Antifreeze](/wiki/antifreeze)
+- [Biostasis](/wiki/biostasis)