Provided is a composition that can be used for an organ preservation solution or perfusate. Alternatively, provided is a composition for prolonging the survival of normal cells and/or a composition for inhibiting the survival of cancer cells. In one or more embodiments, a composition containing, as an active component, a compound that enhances phosphorylation of AMPK (AMP-activated protein kinase). Said composition is one that can prolong the survival of cells (especially, normal cells). Furthermore, said composition is one that can inhibit the survival of cancer cells.
