{"title":"Comparison of Cryopreservation Media for Mesenchymal Stem Cell Spheroids.","authors":"Jin Ju Park, Ok-Hee Lee, Jie-Eun Park, Jaejin Cho","doi":"10.1089/bio.2023.0057","DOIUrl":"10.1089/bio.2023.0057","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Multipotent mesenchymal stromal/stem cell (MSC) spheroids generated in three-dimensional culture are of considerable interest as a novel therapeutic tool for regenerative medicine. However, the lack of reliable methods for storing MSC spheroids represents a significant roadblock to their successful use in the clinic. An ideal storage medium for MSC spheroids should function as both a vehicle for delivery and a cryoprotectant during storage of spheroids for use at a later time. In this study, we compared the outcomes after subjecting MSC spheroids to a freeze/thaw cycle in three Good Manufacturing Practices-grade cryopreservation media, CryoStor10 (CS10), Stem-Cellbanker (SCB), and Recovery Cell Culture Freezing Media (RFM) or conventional freezing medium (CM) (CM, Dulbecco's modified Eagle's medium containing 20% fetal bovine serum and 10% dimethyl sulfoxide) as a control for 2 months. The endpoints tested were viability, morphology, and expression of stem cell markers and other relevant genes. The results of LIVE/DEAD™ assays and annexin V/propidium iodide staining suggested that viability was relatively higher after one freeze/thaw cycle in CS10 or SCB than after freeze/thaw in CM or RFM. Furthermore, the relative \"stemness\" and expression of MSC markers were similar with or without freeze/thaw in CS10. Scanning electron microscopy also indicated that the surface morphology of MSC spheroids was well preserved after cryopreservation in CS10. Thus, even though it was tested for a short-term period, we suggest that CS10, which has been approved for clinical use by the U.S. Food and Drug Association, is a promising cryopreservation medium that would facilitate the development of MSC spheroids for future clinical use.</p>","PeriodicalId":55358,"journal":{"name":"Biopreservation and Biobanking","volume":" ","pages":"486-496"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138447153","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Attenuation of Oxidative Stress in Erythrocytes Stored with Vitamin C and l-Carnitine in Additive Solution-7.","authors":"Pallavi Masannagari, Vani Rajashekaraiah","doi":"10.1089/bio.2023.0031","DOIUrl":"10.1089/bio.2023.0031","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b><i>Background:</i></b> Blood transfusion has advanced toward component therapy for specific requirements during trauma and surgery. Oxidative stress is induced in erythrocytes during storage. Hence, antioxidants as additives can be employed to counteract oxidative stress and enhance antioxidant defenses. Therefore, this study investigates the combinatorial effects of vitamin C and l-carnitine on erythrocytes during storage. <b><i>Methodology:</i></b> Erythrocyte samples were categorized into control and experimental groups-vitamin C (10 mM) and l-carnitine (10 mM) and stored under blood bank conditions (at 4°C) for 35 days. Hemoglobin (Hb), antioxidant enzymes (superoxide dismutase [SOD], catalase [CAT] and glutathione peroxidase [GPX]), lipid peroxidation products (conjugate dienes and thiobarbituric acid reactive substances [TBARSs]), protein oxidation products, metabolic markers (glucose, lactate dehydrogenase), glutathione (GSH), superoxides, and hemolysis were assessed at weekly intervals. <b><i>Results:</i></b> SOD activity increased on day 7 in the controls, whereas it increased on days 7 and 14 in the experimental groups. CAT activity increased on day 35 in both the groups. GPX activity increased on day 7 in the controls. Hb levels decreased on days 14 and 35 in the controls and on day 35 in the experimental groups. Hemolysis increased from day 7 onward in both the groups. Protein oxidation products were maintained throughout the storage. GSH levels increased on day 21 in the controls and on days 14 and 21 in the experimental groups. Superoxides and conjugate dienes decreased from day 14 in both the groups. TBARSs decreased on day 7 in the experimental groups. <b><i>Conclusion:</i></b> Vitamin C and l-carnitine have synergistically enhanced the efficacy of stored erythrocytes in terms of Hb, antioxidant enzymes, and lipid peroxidation.</p>","PeriodicalId":55358,"journal":{"name":"Biopreservation and Biobanking","volume":" ","pages":"497-505"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140061351","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yugo M Pastrana, Jaydione L Marcon, Amanda P de Amaral, Francisco Bruno P Santos, Emerson S Lima, Leonard D R Acho, Rodrigo Otávio S de Souza, Carolina C Grando, Danilo P Streit Junior, Leandro Godoy
{"title":"Catalase and Uric Acid Prevent Morphological Damage to the Sperm Flagella of <i>Colossoma macropomum</i> During 96 Hours at Low Storage Temperatures.","authors":"Yugo M Pastrana, Jaydione L Marcon, Amanda P de Amaral, Francisco Bruno P Santos, Emerson S Lima, Leonard D R Acho, Rodrigo Otávio S de Souza, Carolina C Grando, Danilo P Streit Junior, Leandro Godoy","doi":"10.1089/bio.2022.0213","DOIUrl":"10.1089/bio.2022.0213","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Oxidative stress is one of the main causes of loss of sperm function during chilled storage. The aim of the current study was to evaluate the effects of a fructose-based extender, which was supplemented with catalase or uric acid, on the motility, viability, morphological integrity, and lipid peroxidation (LPO) of <i>Colossoma macropomum</i> spermatozoa. Sperm was diluted in extenders containing catalase (0; 0.1; 0.8; and 1.5 kU/L) or uric acid (0; 0.25; 0.5; and 1.0 mmol/L) and then stored at 4.3 ± 0.6°C for 96 hours. The chilling storage time had more significant and pronounced effects on practically all the measured sperm quality parameters than the different concentrations of both antioxidants added to the extenders. This was true for sperm motility, motility duration, sperm viability, and the percentage of normal spermatozoa. In fact, for all these parameters, values were higher in the extenders supplemented with catalase or uric acid, than those not supplemented with these antioxidants, especially after 96 hours. The LPO process showed an antioxidant-dependent response. In catalase-supplemented extenders thiobarbituric acid reactive substance (TBARS) levels increased gradually and significantly with time, but remained stable during the 96 hours of chilled storage in all samples in which uric acid was added. Despite this, TBARS levels were lower in the extenders supplemented with both catalase and uric acid than in those not having these antioxidants. Inverse correlations were found between sperm motility and the damage in sperm flagella. Our findings suggest that the supplementation of an extender with catalase or uric acid is beneficial and protects fish sperm membranes from damage caused by oxidative stress during low-temperature storage. The extenders containing 0.1 kU/L of catalase and 0.25 mmol/L of uric acid provided effective antioxidant protection for the spermatozoa of this important Amazonian fish.</p>","PeriodicalId":55358,"journal":{"name":"Biopreservation and Biobanking","volume":" ","pages":"452-462"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140208270","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Bruna Bitencourt da Costa, Paula Graziela Lassen, Danilo Pedro Streit
{"title":"Cryopreservation-Induced Morphological Changes in Freshwater Fish Sperm: A Systematic Review.","authors":"Bruna Bitencourt da Costa, Paula Graziela Lassen, Danilo Pedro Streit","doi":"10.1089/bio.2023.0008","DOIUrl":"10.1089/bio.2023.0008","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A systematic review was performed to summarize the scientific evidence and critically evaluate the effects of cryopreservation on sperm morphology in freshwater fish, and to assess the methodologies for sperm morphology classification. The search strategy was applied to four electronic databases (CAB Direct, Pub Med, Scopus, and ISI Web of Science). The main inclusion criteria involved studies on semen from freshwater fish subjected to the cryopreservation process and evaluation of sperm quality through morphology. The risk of bias was assessed with respect to randomization, allocation concealment, blinding, incomplete outcome data, and selective reporting. A total of 6 publications reporting sperm cryopreservation from 4 species with a total 74 fish individuals were included in this review. A high methodological variability among the results of the studies was observed due to the species-specific protocols and diversity of freshwater fish species studied. All included studies reported negative effects of cryopreservation on sperm quality, especially morphology, highlighting the increase in incidence of sperm abnormalities. However, only five studies statistically compared abnormalities between groups (fresh and cryopreserved sperm). Our results suggest the need to elaborate on a new morphological classification of fish spermatozoa, by considering the structure and physiology of fish sperm. This classification should be developed based on the sperm characterization and observing damage caused by different cryopreservation protocols.</p>","PeriodicalId":55358,"journal":{"name":"Biopreservation and Biobanking","volume":" ","pages":"416-427"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139541598","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yixiao Zhu, Hongyu Liu, Lv Zheng, Yuwen Luo, Guizhen Zhou, Jun Li, Yunpeng Hou, Xiangwei Fu
{"title":"Vitrification of Mammalian Oocytes: Recent Studies on Mitochondrial Dysfunction.","authors":"Yixiao Zhu, Hongyu Liu, Lv Zheng, Yuwen Luo, Guizhen Zhou, Jun Li, Yunpeng Hou, Xiangwei Fu","doi":"10.1089/bio.2023.0062","DOIUrl":"10.1089/bio.2023.0062","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Vitrification of reproductive cells is definitely essential and integral in animal breeding, as well as in assisted reproduction. However, issues accompanied with this technology such as decreased oocyte competency and relatively low embryo survival rates appear to be a tough conundrum that has long perplexed us. As significant organelles in cell metabolism, mitochondria play pivotal roles in numerous pathways. Nonetheless, extensive evidence has demonstrated that vitrification can seriously impair mitochondrial function in mammalian oocytes. Thus, in this article, we summarize the current progress in oocyte vitrification and particularly outline the common mitochondrial abnormalities alongside subsequent injury cascades seen in mammalian oocytes following vitrification. Based on existing literature, we tentatively come up with the potential mechanisms related to mitochondrial dysfunction and generalize efficacious ways which have been recommended to restore mitochondrial function.</p>","PeriodicalId":55358,"journal":{"name":"Biopreservation and Biobanking","volume":" ","pages":"428-440"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139472990","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Assessment of the Impact of Preanalytical DNA Integrity on the Genome Data Quality.","authors":"Sung-Mi Shim, Meehee Lee, Jae-Pil Jeon","doi":"10.1089/bio.2023.0050","DOIUrl":"10.1089/bio.2023.0050","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Many molecular approaches have been employed for the quality control (QC) of biobanked DNA samples. Since 2003, the National Biobank of Korea (NBK) has provided various studies with over half a million quality-controlled genomic DNA samples using conventional agarose gel electrophoresis and spectrophotometry. We assessed the postanalytical genomic data quality of DNA samples (<i>n</i> = 41) with a different range of the DNA quality index such as genomic quality number (GQN) for developing an evidence-based best practice for DNA quality criteria. We examined the quality indices of three different platforms, including single nucleotide polymorphism arrays, methylation arrays, and next-generation sequencing, using the same DNA samples (<i>n</i> = 41) of different quality, ranging from 4.0 to 10.0 values of the GQN. Our data analysis revealed that higher GQN value and/or double-stranded DNA concentration resulted in higher quality genomic data. In addition, all the analyzed DNA samples successfully generated good-quality genomic data. This study provides a guide for the QC of biobanked DNA samples for genomic analysis platforms.</p>","PeriodicalId":55358,"journal":{"name":"Biopreservation and Biobanking","volume":" ","pages":"517-527"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140337761","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Meiling Ge, Mengru Wang, Yanhong Liu, Hu Yue, Jie Ding, Xiaowei Wang, Tianlin Yao, Hong Gao
{"title":"Proteomic Analysis of Preeclampsia Amniotic Fluid Based on a Novel Solid-State Preservation Method.","authors":"Meiling Ge, Mengru Wang, Yanhong Liu, Hu Yue, Jie Ding, Xiaowei Wang, Tianlin Yao, Hong Gao","doi":"10.1089/bio.2023.0070","DOIUrl":"10.1089/bio.2023.0070","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b><i>Objective:</i></b> Amniotic fluid (AF) plays a crucial role in diagnosing and predicting perinatal diseases, specifically preeclampsia (PE). Adequate preservation of AF samples is essential for advancing the development of PE-related biomarkers and understanding the disease's mechanisms. <b><i>Materials and Methods:</i></b> This study presents a method for preserving proteins in AF on a solid medium, specifically a nitrocellulose membrane, which is referred to as an AF membrane. Samples were collected from normotensive subjects and PE patients and treated with direct freezing and the AF membrane methods, respectively. Protein quality was assessed through sodium dodecyl sulfate-page and capillary electrophoresis. Liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) with data-independent acquisition was employed for proteomic analysis. Bioinformatics analysis identified differentially expressed proteins and pathways distinguishing normotensive subjects from PE patients. <b><i>Results:</i></b> Comparison of the AF membrane method to the direct freezing method showed no significant impact on the protein content in the AF. The preservation methods employed did not result in evident protein differences or degradation in the AF obtained from both normotensive subjects and PE patients. Analysis based on Gene Ontology and HALLMARK gene sets revealed the upregulation of pathways associated with angiotensin, reactive oxygen species, and coagulation in PE patients. Furthermore, several biomarkers previously reported to be increased in PE serum, namely ENG, ERN1, FLT1, GDF15, HSPA5, LGALS3, PAPPA, PTX3, and SERPINE1, were significantly elevated in the AF. <b><i>Conclusion:</i></b> The AF membrane method proved to be highly effective, reliable, and durable for preserving proteins in AF samples. Preserving AF samples in a solid state holds significant value in discovering novel protein biomarkers and investigating the underlying mechanisms of PE.</p>","PeriodicalId":55358,"journal":{"name":"Biopreservation and Biobanking","volume":" ","pages":"506-516"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140061353","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sara Soleimani Pargoo, Farzaneh Baniasadi, Vida Sadat Kazemein Jasemi, Samira Hajiaghalou, Mohsen Gharanfoli, Rouhollah Fathi
{"title":"Effect of Moderate Static Magnetic Fields on Mice Oocyte Vitrification: Calcium-Related Genes Expression.","authors":"Sara Soleimani Pargoo, Farzaneh Baniasadi, Vida Sadat Kazemein Jasemi, Samira Hajiaghalou, Mohsen Gharanfoli, Rouhollah Fathi","doi":"10.1089/bio.2022.0200","DOIUrl":"10.1089/bio.2022.0200","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The ability to cryopreserve oocytes without ultrastructural injury has been a concern in the development and use of methods to preserve female reproduction. The stability of the cell membrane must be preserved to reduce the damage caused by ice crystals during vitrification. One approach that has been explored is the use of static magnetic fields (SMFs), which are believed to influence cell membrane stability. In this study, the <i>in vitro</i> effects of SMF that range between 20-80 mT on the vitrification of mice germinal vesicle (GV) oocytes were studied. The viability and mitochondrial (Mt) membrane potential of both vitrified and nonvitrified oocytes were assessed using Trypan blue and JC1 staining. The high <i>in vitro</i> maturation (IVM) rate and high Mt membrane potential in metaphase II (MII) oocytes were taken into account to determine the optimal magnetic field intensity, that is, 20 mT. None of the SMF conditions resulted in intact spindles in MII oocytes. The study also explored the expression of store-operated calcium entry (<i>Stim1</i>, <i>Orai1</i>, and <i>Ip3r</i>) and meiosis resumption (<i>Ccnb</i>, <i>Cdk</i>) genes in GV and MII oocytes of both vitrified and control groups. The results show that the expressions of <i>Orai1</i> and <i>Ccnb</i> genes in Vit-MII-SMF oocytes were considerably increased. However, no significant difference in <i>Stim1</i> expression was observed between the groups. The Vit-MII-SMF group exhibited a significantly higher <i>Ccnb</i> expression compared to other groups. <i>In vitro</i> fertilization (IVF) was performed to evaluate the 2 pronuclear (2PN) rates. The findings demonstrated that using 20 mT SMF improved 2PN rates compared to the nonvitrified groups. This study provides a deeper understanding of the effects of moderate SMF and vitrification on the expression of calcium channel genes in GV and MII oocytes. The results suggest that applying a 20 mT SMF can help prevent cryoinjury and enhance the characteristics of vitrified-warmed oocytes.</p>","PeriodicalId":55358,"journal":{"name":"Biopreservation and Biobanking","volume":" ","pages":"441-451"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140289770","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"25 Years of ISBER: A Personal Perspective.","authors":"Jim Vaught","doi":"10.1089/bio.2024.0127","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1089/bio.2024.0127","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":55358,"journal":{"name":"Biopreservation and Biobanking","volume":"22 5","pages":"414-415"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142481496","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Rosalind Franklin Society Proudly Announces the 2023 Award Recipient for <i>Biopreservation and Biobanking</i>.","authors":"Emily Higgs","doi":"10.1089/bio.2024.93645.rfs2023","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1089/bio.2024.93645.rfs2023","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":55358,"journal":{"name":"Biopreservation and Biobanking","volume":"22 5","pages":"413"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142481498","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"生物学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}