Three dimensional culture of fresh and vitrified mouse pre-antral follicles in a hyaluronan-based hydrogel: a preliminary investigation of a novel biomaterial for in vitro follicle maturation

Three dimensional culture of fresh and vitrified mouse pre-antral follicles in a hyaluronan-based hydrogel: a preliminary investigation of a novel biomaterial for in vitro follicle maturation

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Folliculogenesis within the ovary requires interaction between somatic cell components and the oocyte. Maintenance of 3-dimensional (3-D) architecture and granulosa-oocyte interaction may be critical for successful in vitro maturatio...

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Main Authors: Desai Nina, Abdelhafez Faten, Calabro Anthony, Falcone Tommaso
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-06-01
Series:Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology
Subjects:
Follicle
Hydrogel
3D culture
Oocyte maturation
Vitrification
Extracellular matrix
Ovary
Online Access:http://www.rbej.com/content/10/1/29

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