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Embryonic platelet-activating factor: an indicator of embryo viability
1 May 2002
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: A definitive need exists to identify a biomarker of embryonic viability. Platelet-activating factor (PAF) production by human embryos is related to pregnancy potential. METHODS: Conditioned embryo culture media were obtained following conventional IVF on day 3, with PAF levels and pregnancy outcomes correlated. RESULTS: Overall pregnancy rate was 68% (17/25) with a mean of 84.1 (+/- 8.5) pmol/l/embryo...
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