Effect of Freeze-Thaw Cycles on the Acellular Scaffold Fabricated from Tuna Fish Skin
摘要
Freeze-thaw cycles, a process involving repeated freezing and thawing to disrupt cell membranes, are commonly used in tissue decellularization. This study aims to investigate the effects of freeze-thaw cycles on the physicochemical properties of acellular membrane from yellow tuna skin. Scanning electron microscopy, mechanical testing, FTIR spectroscopy, and water absorption tests are employed to characterize the prepared membrane. Results indicate that increasing the freeze-thaw cycles leads to a significant increase in collagen fiber exposure and a decrease in lipid content. The water absorption capacity decreased with increasing freeze-thaw cycles. Compared to traditional chemical-based decellularization methods, the freeze-thaw process offers a milder aproach that preserves the extracellular matrix structure.