Cryopreservation of human ovarian tissue

Debra A Gook; D H Edgar; C Stern

doi:10.1016/j.ejogrb.2003.11.009

Cryopreservation of human ovarian tissue

Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2004 Apr 5:113 Suppl 1:S41-4. doi: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2003.11.009.

Authors

Debra A Gook¹, D H Edgar, C Stern

Affiliation

¹ Reproductive Services, Royal Women's Hospital, Australia. gookd@cryptic.rch.unimelb.edu.au

PMID: 15041129
DOI: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2003.11.009

Abstract

Approaches to the cryopreservation of human ovarian tissue are typically characterised by the use of slow freezing/rapid thawing methods using dimethyl sulfoxide or 1,2-propanediol (PROH) as cryoprotectants. This paper reviews current experience with these procedures.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Cryopreservation / methods*
Cryoprotective Agents / pharmacology*
Dimethyl Sulfoxide / pharmacology
Female
Humans
Ovary*
Propylene Glycol / pharmacology

Substances

Cryoprotective Agents
Propylene Glycol
Dimethyl Sulfoxide