Fig 8. The well preserved ECM maintains the mechanical strength of the decellularized structure from cryostored kidneys.

Stress & Strain curve demonstrate progressive rise in tensile strength as Young’s modulus increase after decellularization in both group II, III kidneys when compared with control kidneys from group I. The tensile strength is function of the ECM components of the decellularized structures. Higher tensile strength of the decellularized structures from cryostored kidneys (group III) in comparison to freshly isolated decellularized kidneys (group) is indicative of well preserved ECM following cryopreservation.