Development of cryopreservation media for the slow-freezing of cultured primordial germ cells in chicken

Conservation of chicken germplasm is crucial in supporting commercial breeds for sustainable egg and meat production and preserving the genetic diversity of indigenous breeds for future breeding. Cryopreservation of chicken fertilized eggs or embryos is not feasible, owing to the large yolk-laden st...

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Main Authors: Natsuko HAMAI, Chihiro KOIDE, Yuki TANSHO, Yukino OOKA, Mayo HIRANO, Effrosyni FATIRA, Masaoki TSUDZUKI, Yoshiaki NAKAMURA
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Society for Reproduction and Development 2023-02-01
Series:The Journal of Reproduction and Development
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Online Access:https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jrd/69/2/69_2022-123/_pdf/-char/en