Will the Amniotic Membrane and Its Stem Cells Preserve their Capacity after Cryopreservation?

There has been a great attention to the capacities of the amniotic membrane and its stem cells in the recent years. This membrane has been shown to have several unique capacities such as antitumor effects [1,2] as well as angiogenesis and vascular formation capacities [3]. However it is important to notice that in order to consider the amniotic membrane as a feasible option that is practical for use in clinical settings, it is essential to make sure that this tissue can be preserved and transferred to different patients as needed and when needed, while keeping its capacities after the necessary modifications. The present study aims to summarize in brief what has been done to assess the likelihood that the amniotic membrane can be preserved keeping its viability and specific properties even after freeze and thaw procedure is performed on the membrane.