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The Use of Antifreeze Proteins in the Cryopreservation of Gametes and Embryos
9 May 2019
Abstract excerpt
The cryopreservation of gametes and embryos is a technique widely used in reproductive biology. This technology helps in the reproductive management of domesticated animals, and it is an important tool for gene banking and for human-assisted reproductive technologies. Antifreeze proteins are naturally present in several organisms exposed to subzero temperatures. The ability for these proteins to inhibit ice...
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