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Innovative Strategies for Organ Preservation in Heart Transplantation: Uniform Cooling Preservation and Ex-situ Normothermic Perfusion
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2025
Donor heart preservation is a major determinant of success in heart transplantation. Technological advances have led to optimizing the conditions of preservation, along with a more accurate assessment of the donor heart before transplantation. We herein describe two innovative technologies currently applied for cardiac preservation: uniform cooling preservation and normothermic ex-situ heart perfusion.
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Vibratome Sectioning for Enhanced Preservation of the Cytoarchitecture of the Mammalian Organ of Corti
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2011
A simple procedure of vibratome sectioning the organ of Corti, followed by immunohistochemistry and confocal microscopy is described. This procedure allows for improved preservation of the fine cytoarchitecture of the mammalian organ of Corti, and consequently allows for accurate quantification of cell types.
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An Effective Manual Deboning Method To Prepare Intact Mouse Nasal Tissue With Preserved Anatomical Organization
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2013
The mammalian nose is a multi-functional organ with intricate internal structures. The nasal cavity is lined with various epithelia such as olfactory, ...
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Combined Immunofluorescence and DNA FISH on 3D-preserved Interphase Nuclei to Study Changes in 3D Nuclear Organization
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2013
Here we describe a protocol for simultaneous detection of histone modifications by immunofluorescence and DNA sequences by DNA FISH followed by 3D microscopy and analyses (3D immuno-DNA FISH).
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Laparoscopic Non-Mesh Cerclage Pectopexy with Uterine Preservation for Pelvic Organ Prolapse
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2024
Here we introduce a novel approach known as laparoscopic non-mesh cerclage pectopexy with uterine preservation for pelvic organ prolapse (LNMCPUP) for patients who wish to preserve their uterus. Permanent cerclage sutures are used to suspend the uterus to the iliopectineal ligament through the round ligament.
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Its protective effect depends on coordinated chemical support rather than a single ingredient. Electrolytes help maintain cellular balance, buffers support conditions that stabilize tissues, and osmotic agents help limit cellular swelling. Energy-supporting components assist tissue maintenance while cold conditions slow metabolism. Together, these features reduce stress during the interval between organ retrieval and transplantation.
Each component addresses a different preservation challenge. Electrolytes help maintain cellular conditions, buffers contribute to chemical stability, and osmotic agents reduce swelling that can disrupt tissue structure. Energy-supporting components help sustain the organ during limited metabolic activity. The combined composition matters because preservation quality depends on how these functions work together rather than on any one substance alone.
Cold storage and machine perfusion provide different delivery settings for the fluid. Cold storage uses reduced temperature to slow metabolism while the organ remains stored, whereas machine perfusion circulates the solution through the organ. Perfusion can also support organ assessment during preservation. The selected approach therefore affects how the solution reaches tissue and how preservation quality may be evaluated.
After an organ is retrieved, the solution supports its condition during the period before transplantation. The organ may remain in cold storage or undergo machine perfusion, depending on the preservation approach. During this interval, the solution helps limit swelling, stabilize membranes, and slow metabolism. These steps coordinate organ transport with the later transplant procedure while reducing preservation-related stress.
The approach supports preservation of several transplantable organs, including kidneys, livers, and hearts, as well as other organs suitable for transplantation. Its broader value lies in maintaining tissue viability while donation, transport, and surgery are coordinated. Because organ types differ, the composition of the fluid and the delivery method can influence preservation quality and subsequent graft function.
Preservation fluid affects more than the time an organ remains viable. Its composition and delivery method can influence graft function after transplantation, while machine perfusion may provide an opportunity for assessment during preservation. These features also support investigation of newer organ-repair strategies. In medicine, preservation therefore connects transport logistics with evaluation and efforts to improve transplant outcomes.