Effect of the cryopreservation conditions on the viability of the rumen ciliate Diploplastron (Metadinium) affine
2006
de la Fuente Oliver, Gabriel | Cebrián, J. A. | Fondevila, Manuel
Aims: To study the viability of Diploplastron (Metadinium) affine after its cryopreservation at two cooling rates, and the effect of procedure conditions on viability. Methods and Results: There were differences in viability between cooling rates (1 and 4°C min−1) at 15 or 5°C, but not after thawing. When the equilibrium temperature (25 or 5°C), the cryopreservant (glycerol or dimethyl sulfoxide [DMSO]) and the use of membrane protector were tested, there were no differences caused by the cryopreservant or the membrane protector. However, the equilibrium at 25°C increased the viability (P = 0·005) compared with 5°C. Conclusions: Viability after thawing was 0·10<br>0·19. Adding the cryopreservant (either glycerol or DMSO) at 25°C instead of 5°C improves viability of D. affine after thawing. Significance and Impact of the Study: Conditions of cryopreservation are largely dependent on the species of rumen protozoa. Number of viable cells after thawing would indicate the possibility of culture recovery for D. affine.
Show more [+] Less [-]This work has been financed by the project AGL2004-02910. Thanks are given to Prof B.A. Dehority for hiscritical review of the manuscript.
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