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  • Ophthalmology
  • Cryobiology
  • Tissue Engineering

Background:

  • Corneal preservation is crucial for transplantation success.
  • Subzero-degree cryopreservation offers long-term storage potential but risks tissue damage.
  • Glycerylphosphorylcholine (GPC) is a phospholipid with potential cryoprotective properties.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the cryoprotective effects of glycerylphosphorylcholine (GPC) in a preservation medium on corneal transparency and histology.
  • To assess the impact of prolonged cryopreservation at subzero temperatures (-8°C and liquid nitrogen) on corneal tissue integrity.

Main Methods:

  • Rabbit corneas were treated with K-Sol medium containing 30 mM GPC.
  • Corneas were cryopreserved at -8°C for 2 weeks and at liquid nitrogen temperature for 2 and 6 weeks.
  • Control groups were preserved in K-Sol medium without GPC under similar conditions.
  • Post-thawing transparency was graded, and histology was analyzed using light and transmission electron microscopy.

Main Results:

  • Corneas preserved with GPC exhibited significantly greater transparency compared to those without GPC.
  • Higher proportions of epithelial and endothelial layers were retained in GPC-treated corneas.
  • Reduced cytoplasmic vacuolization and nuclear damage were observed in corneas preserved with GPC.
  • Similar protective effects were noted for both -8°C and liquid nitrogen storage temperatures.

Conclusions:

  • Glycerylphosphorylcholine (GPC) demonstrates significant cryoprotective effects for corneas during subzero preservation.
  • K-Sol medium supplemented with GPC enhances corneal transparency and minimizes histopathological damage.
  • GPC is a promising additive for long-term corneal cryopreservation protocols.