Fig. 4

Effects of cryopreservation on BM-MSC in terms of cellular attributes and function. From the systematic analysis performed, cryopreservation appears to influence viability and apoptosis, cellular attachment, immunomodulation and metabolism (cell schematics shown in blue on right-hand side). Whereas, no common significant effects mediated by cryopreservation have been documented in proliferation, morphology, differentiation or immunophenotyping (cell schematics given in green, red, orange and black on the left-hand side)