Jiang Zhixin,Li Qingyong,Zhang Qinghua,Sha Hang,Li Anquan,Lin Hu,Wang Lili,Gao Yi.Storage of L-02 hepatocytes for bioartificial liver in UW solution at non-freezing points below zero[J].J Amry Med Univ (J Third Mil Med Univ),2010,32(16):1720-1723.
Jiang Zhixin,Li Qingyong,Zhang Qinghua,Sha Hang,Li Anquan,Lin Hu,Wang Lili,Gao Yi.Storage of L-02 hepatocytes for bioartificial liver in UW solution at non-freezing points below zero[J].J Amry Med Univ (J Third Mil Med Univ),2010,32(16):1720-1723.DOI:
Storage of L-02 hepatocytes for bioartificial liver in UW solution at non-freezing points below zero
Objective To investigate the effect of subzero nonfreezing storage temperature (-0.8 ℃) compared with that of conventional hypothermic storage temperature (4 ℃) for L - 02 hepatocytes in UW solution in bioartificial liver support system (BLASS) and the relationship of this storage with cells apoptosis. Methods L - 02 hepatocytes suspended in UW solution were divided into the following 2 groups
subzero nonfreezing group (-0.8 ℃) and con
trol group (4 ℃). After 24
48 and 72 h of hypothermic storage
the cell viability and cell apoptosis were measured with flow cytometry. Alanine transferase (ALT) release
the ability of hepatocytes to synthesize urea and secrete albumin were also studied. Results Significant improvement of cell viability was observed in subzero nonfreezing group compared with that in the control group [72 h: (70.17 ± 2 . 82)%
vs
(60.05 ± 3 . 17 ) %
P
0 . 01
]
. Cell apoptosis was inhibited in subzero nonfreezing group [72 h: (5.73 ± 1.68)%
vs
(9.20 ± 2.35)%
P
=0 . 02
]
and so did ALT secretion [72 h: (6.21 ± 0.65) U/L
vs
(8.68 ± 1.18) U/L
P
0 . 01
]
. The ability of hepatocytes to synthesize urea [72 h: (1.01 ± 0.14) mmol/L
vs
(0.66 ± 0.09) mmol/L
P
0 . 01
]
and to secrete albumin [72 h: (9.04 ± 0.53) μ g/ml
vs
(7.70 ± 0 . 52) μ g/ml
P
0 . 01
]
were also better maintained in subzero nonfreezing group. There was no difference between the 2 groups in the cellular necrosis rate [72 h: (18.45 ± 1.88)%
vs
(21.82 ± 3.86)%
P
0 . 05
]
. Conclusion Subzero nonfreezing storage (-0.8 ℃) of L - 02 hepatocytes in UW solution provides better cell viability and abilities of hepatocytes to synthesize urea and secrete albumin
and lower cell apoptosis. Subzero nonfreezing storage (-0.8 ℃) of hepatocytes and constructing a “ ready to use ” hepatocytes bank will efficiently promote the development of the BLASS.