Some effects of genotype and composition of the culture medium on the development of mouse zygotes in vitro.

doi:10.1071/rd9930405

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Some effects of genotype and composition of the culture medium on the development of mouse zygotes in vitro.

Reproduction, fertility, and development - 1 Jan 1993

Du Z F, Wales R G

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The effects of EDTA and the presence of glucose and glutamine in CZB medium on the development of mouse zygotes of different genotype were investigated. Although 30-80% of zygotes (depending on the cross) passed the 2-cell stage in EDTA-free medium, the addition of a low concentration of EDTA was...

Topics

Animals
Crosses, Genetic
Culture Media
Edetic Acid
Embryonic and Fetal Development
Female
Genotype
Glucose
Glutamine
In Vitro Techniques
Male
Mice
Mice, Inbred C57BL
Mice, Inbred DBA
Pregnancy
Zygote

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