Reduced developmental competence of immature, in-vitro matured and postovulatory aged mouse oocytes following IVF and ICSI

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The present study highlights basic physiological differences associated with oocyte maturation and ageing. The study explores the fertilizing capacity and resistance to injury of mouse oocytes at different stages of maturation and ag...

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Main Authors: Trounson Alan, Lacham-Kaplan Orly
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-12-01
Series:Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology
Online Access:http://www.rbej.com/content/6/1/58