Effective surface-based cryopreservation of human embryonic stem cells by vitrification |
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| Authors: | Beier A F J Schulz J C Dörr D Katsen-Globa A Sachinidis A Hescheler J Zimmermann H |
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| Institution: | aFraunhofer Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Ensheimerstraße 48, 66386 St. Ingbert, Germany;bChair of Molecular and Cellular Biotechnology/Nanotechnology, Saarland University, Saarbrücken, Germany;cCenter of Physiology and Pathophysiology, Institute of Neurophysiology, University of Cologne, Germany |
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| Abstract: | Human embryonic stem cells (hESCs) are candidates for many applications in the areas of regenerative medicine, tissue engineering, basic scientific research as well as pharmacology and toxicology. However, use of hESCs is limited by their sensitivity to freezing and thawing procedures. Hence, this emerging science needs new, reliable preservation methods for the long-term storage of large quantities of functional hESCs remaining pluripotent after post-thawing and culturing.Here, we present a highly efficient, surface based vitrification method for the cryopreservation of large numbers of adherent hESC colonies, using modified cell culture substrates. This technique results in much better post-thaw survival rate compared to cryopreservation in suspension and allows a quick and precise handling and storage of the cells, indicating low differentiation rates. |
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| Keywords: | Adherent cryopreservation Human embryonic stem cells Vitrification |
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