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Conservation of mouse models through embryo freezing.
Mo Guan1, Debora Bogani, Susan Marschall
1Mary Lyon Centre, Medical Research Council, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom.
Current Protocols in Mouse Biology
|February 28, 2015
Summary
Cryopreservation of mouse embryos using controlled-rate freezing and vitrification is essential for preserving valuable genetic resources. This ensures that novel mouse models, crucial for disease research, are available for future scientific endeavors.
Area of Science:
- * Genetics and Genomics
- * Mammalian Embryology
- * Disease Modeling
Background:
- * Mice are the premier model organisms for studying human diseases due to advanced genomic tools.
- * Numerous novel mouse models are created annually, necessitating preservation strategies.
- * Maintaining large, inactive mouse colonies is neither ethically nor economically feasible.
Purpose of the Study:
- * To describe current cryopreservation practices for mouse embryos.
- * To outline methods for archiving and recovering genetically valuable mouse lines.
Main Methods:
- * Controlled-rate freezing techniques for embryo cryopreservation.
- * Vitrification methods for rapid embryo freezing.
- * Laboratory protocols for archiving and recovery of cryopreserved embryos.
Main Results:
- * Established practices for successful cryopreservation and recovery of mouse embryos.
- * Demonstrated the viability of both controlled-rate freezing and vitrification for long-term storage.
- * Ensured genetic continuity of mouse models for future research.
Conclusions:
- * Cryopreservation is a vital strategy for preserving mouse models used in disease research.
- * Controlled-rate freezing and vitrification offer reliable methods for archiving genetic material.
- * Effective cryopreservation preserves invaluable genetic resources for future scientific discovery.
