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We compared Dulbecco’s modified Eagle’s medium (DMEM), saline, Euro-Collins (EC) solution and University of Wisconsin (UW) solution to determine which was best for cold preservation of rat osteochondral tissues (OCTs). After 7 days’ cold preservation, OCTs kept in UW solution had the highest relative viable cell number by the tetrazolium assay and the lowest activity of lactate dehydrogenase released from damaged cells. Histological evaluation revealed chondrocyte deformity, such as shrunken cytoplasm and pyknotic nuclei, particularly in the deeper layer of articular cartilage after preservation in saline and EC solution and predominantly in all layers if preserved in DMEM. In contrast, chondrocyte morphology in all layers of the articular cartilage preserved in UW solution was relatively unchanged and remained similar to fresh OCTs. It is therefore concluded that UW solution is the most suitable for cold preservation of rat OCTs as well as solid organs.
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This study was supported by SRL Inc’s ‘Research Grant for Young Physicians and Health Professionals’. The authors thank Dr. Keiich Iwabuchi for advice on histology. The authors also acknowledge Charles River Japan Inc for providing the SD rats.
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Onuma, K., Urabe, K., Naruse, K. et al. Cold preservation of rat osteochondral tissues in two types of solid organ preservation solution, culture medium and saline. Cell Tissue Bank 10, 1–9 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10561-008-9108-x
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