How long can stem cells be stored?
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Cells stored properly in liquid nitrogen can remain viable for many years, and cord blood banks report successful use after more than a decade. Storage time matters less than the quality of freezing, uninterrupted temperature control and documentation. For adipose SVF specifically, long-term data are limited, so ask the bank for its own thaw-viability results.
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- academicEffects of Cryopreservation on Stromal Vascular Fraction Viability in Human Adipose Tissue: Insights from a Systematic Review — Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine (2026) · accessed Sep 20, 2026 · Evidence page