A Method to Freeze Skin Samples for Cryobanks: A Test of Some Cryoprotectants for an Endangered Deer.

The genetic diversity of endangered deer species, such as , can be preserved with the help of somatic cell cryopreservation. This procedure allows obtaining several cells from the individual even after its death, which is very important for applications in reproductive biotechnologies. This study's objective was to test cryopreservation protocols of skin fragments of , using different cryoprotectants in slow freezing.