Comparative Efficacy of the Dimethyl Sulfoxide, Glycerol and Methanol on the Post-Thaw Cell Viability of HeLa Cells.

Cryoprotectants are used to protect cells during freezing. The concentration, type, and freeze-thaw conditions of these substances vary depending on the type of cell to be used. It is very important to determine the appropriate cryopreservation method for the particular cell. This study aims to provide insights into the optimal cryopreservation method for HeLa cells by comparing the performance of different cryoprotectants and evaluating their effectiveness under various freezing and storage conditions. Cell suspensions were frozen with a freezing media composed of cryoprotectant + fetal bovine serum + medium at a ratio of 5:10:85 (v:v:v) and stored under the following conditions: 3 months (-20 °C), 1 month (-80 °C), and 6 months (-80 °C). Cell viability and recovery rates were analyzed immediately post-thaw and after 48 h using the trypan blue dye exclusion assay. In 3 months (-20 °C), viability and recovery rates were higher in the methanol group. Glycerol showed better performance in 1 month (-80 °C). DMSO was the most efficient in 6 months (-80 °C). Methanol failed at -80 °C storage temperature. This study demonstrates the effect of these cryoprotectants in HeLa cells on cell viability and cell recovery rates immediately after thawing and after 48 hours of cultivation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]