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ArticleJournal of tissue engineering

Comprehensive evaluation of cryopreserved aortic homografts: Long-term mechanical and histological preservation across human and porcine models.

Hsien-Chi Liao, Kuan-Chuan Tsou, Wan-Ting Hung, Chao-Wen Lu, Ying-Syuan Wu, Wei-Ching Su, Yu-Ten Ju, Hsao-Hsun Hsu, Jin-Shing Chen, Tai-Horng Young

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Hsien-Chi LiaoDepartment of Surgery, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7618-6559
Kuan-Chuan TsouGraduate Institute of Clinical Medicine, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.
Wan-Ting HungDepartment of Surgery, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
Chao-Wen LuDepartment of Surgery, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
Ying-Syuan WuDepartment of Biomedical Engineering, College of Medicine and College of Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0008-0333-7000
Wei-Ching SuDepartment of Biomedical Engineering, College of Medicine and College of Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.
Yu-Ten JuDepartment of Animal Science and Technology, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.
Hsao-Hsun HsuDepartment of Surgery, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
Jin-Shing ChenDepartment of Surgery, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
Tai-Horng YoungDepartment of Biomedical Engineering, College of Medicine and College of Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5338-4747

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Abstract

This study aimed to examine the histological and mechanical effects of cryopreservation on human aortic tissues, focussing on storage duration and conditions. Assessments included smooth muscle cell integrity, elastic fibre preservation, and endothelial viability. Cryopreservation with dimethyl sulphoxide (DMSO) significantly reduced smooth muscle cell nuclei loss and maintained elastic fibre integrity. However, elastic fibre thickness increased after 12 months. Isolectin B4 staining showed reduced endothelial cell viability across all groups. No significant changes were observed in mucoid extracellular matrix accumulation or elastic fibre fragmentation. These findings suggest that cryopreservation with DMSO effectively maintains structural integrity for up to 12 months but requires refinement to address endothelial and biomechanical concerns. Cryopreserved aortic allografts demonstrated structural and functional performance when stored at low temperatures, confirming their viability for reconstructive surgeries. The study highlights the importance of the timely utilisation of cryopreserved grafts and optimising preservation techniques to advance surgical applications.

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aortic homograftsbiomaterialcryopreserved aortatracheal regeneration

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PMCPMC12681583

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