Fig. 4
From: Automated freeze-thaw cycles for decellularization of tendon tissue - a pilot study
Histological assessment of cytocompatibility. Representative images of hematoxylin and eosin stained equine superficial digital flexor tendon samples after decellularization by automated (a) and manual (b) freeze-thaw cycles, re-seeding with equine adipose tissue-derived mesenchymal stromal cells and 3 days of culture. A successful re-seeding procedure of the tendon surface is indicated by the dense cell layer adhering to the sample surface, with a lower number of cells penetrating deeper tissue structures