The aim of this study was to develop a vitrification procedure for human ovarian tissue cryopreservation in order to better preserve the ovarian tissue. Large size samples of ovarian tissue retrieved from 15 female-to-male transgender subjects (18-38 years) were vitrified using two solutions (containing propylene glycol, ethylene glycol, and sucrose at different concentrations) in an open system. Light microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, and TUNEL assay were applied to evaluate the efficiency of the vitrification protocol. After vitrification/warming, light microscopy showed oocyte nucleus with slightly thickened chromatin and irregular shape, while granulosa and stromal cells appeared well preserved. Transmission electron microscopy showed oocytes with slightly irregular nuclear shape and finely dispersed chromatin. Clear vacuoles and alterations in cellular organelles were seen in the oocyte cytoplasm. Stromal cells had a moderately dispersed chromatin and homogeneous cytoplasm with slight vacuolization. TUNEL assay revealed the lack of apoptosis induction by vitrification in all ovarian cell types. In conclusion after vitrification/warming the stromal compartment maintained morphological and ultrastructural features similar to fresh tissue, while the oocyte cytoplasm was slightly damaged. Although these data are encouraging, further studies are necessary and essential to optimize vitrification procedure.

Fabbri R, Vicenti R, Macciocca M, Pasquinelli G, Paradisi R, Battaglia C, et al. (2014). Good preservation of stromal cells and no apoptosis in human ovarian tissue after vitrification. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL, 2014(673537), 1-7 [10.1155/2014/673537].

Good preservation of stromal cells and no apoptosis in human ovarian tissue after vitrification

FABBRI, RAFFAELLA;VICENTI, ROSSELLA;MACCIOCCA, MARIA;PASQUINELLI, GIANANDREA;PARADISI, ROBERTO;BATTAGLIA, CESARE;VENTUROLI, STEFANO
2014

Abstract

The aim of this study was to develop a vitrification procedure for human ovarian tissue cryopreservation in order to better preserve the ovarian tissue. Large size samples of ovarian tissue retrieved from 15 female-to-male transgender subjects (18-38 years) were vitrified using two solutions (containing propylene glycol, ethylene glycol, and sucrose at different concentrations) in an open system. Light microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, and TUNEL assay were applied to evaluate the efficiency of the vitrification protocol. After vitrification/warming, light microscopy showed oocyte nucleus with slightly thickened chromatin and irregular shape, while granulosa and stromal cells appeared well preserved. Transmission electron microscopy showed oocytes with slightly irregular nuclear shape and finely dispersed chromatin. Clear vacuoles and alterations in cellular organelles were seen in the oocyte cytoplasm. Stromal cells had a moderately dispersed chromatin and homogeneous cytoplasm with slight vacuolization. TUNEL assay revealed the lack of apoptosis induction by vitrification in all ovarian cell types. In conclusion after vitrification/warming the stromal compartment maintained morphological and ultrastructural features similar to fresh tissue, while the oocyte cytoplasm was slightly damaged. Although these data are encouraging, further studies are necessary and essential to optimize vitrification procedure.
2014
Fabbri R, Vicenti R, Macciocca M, Pasquinelli G, Paradisi R, Battaglia C, et al. (2014). Good preservation of stromal cells and no apoptosis in human ovarian tissue after vitrification. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL, 2014(673537), 1-7 [10.1155/2014/673537].
Fabbri R; Vicenti R; Macciocca M; Pasquinelli G; Paradisi R; Battaglia C; Martino NA; Venturoli S
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