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Extended in vitro maturation affects gene expression and DNA methylation in bovine oocytes.
Molecular human reproduction - 1 Oct 2015
Heinzmann Julia, Mattern Felix, Aldag Patrick, Bernal-Ulloa Sandra Milena, Schneider Tamara, Haaf Thomas, Niemann Heiner
Abstract excerpt
To mimic post-ovulatory ageing, we have extended the in vitro maturation (IVM) phase to 48 h and examined effects on (i) developmental potential, (ii) expression of a panel of developmentally important genes and (iii) gene-specific epigenetic marks. Results were compared with the 24 h IVM protocol (control) usually employed for bovine oocytes. Cleavage rates and blastocyst yields were significantly reduced in...
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