lab tests have shown that the noble gas has neuroprotective properties meaning it protects the brain from damage. but today it's only rarely used the reason for it is its cost. a one hour long anaesthesia with xenon costs between 20300 euros other anesthetics are only about 50 euros. it would be great if we could generate more money. to be able to carry out large trials and to further research what we found so far. but there are many factors at play here. and at the moment it's uncertain whether a xenon will even still be on the market in a few years time. because it's so expensive. and and corporations are deciding whether or not to continue this research. even. a research project