The present invention provides a tissue preservation solution that has good quality for preservation of tissues, organs and cells, and is useful in the fields of regenerative medicine, transplantation medicine, etc. The tissue preservation solution of the present invention comprises a compound having a Nrf2 activating effect. Preferable compounds having a Nrf2 activating effect are electrophiles, and in particular, ebselen and tert-butylhydroquinone. A preferable basal solution of the tissue preservation solution is Hank's balanced salt solution.
