Peroxidation of mineral oil used in droplet culture is detrimental to fertilization and embryo development.

نویسندگان

  • Junko Otsuki
  • Yasushi Nagai
  • Kazuyoshi Chiba
چکیده

Unexpected deterioration of human embryos led us to an investigation of possible toxic factors in the oil covering culture medium. Elevated levels of peroxidation in the oil by oxygen exposure or unfavorable storage were found to be the main causes of toxicity.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Fertility and sterility

دوره 88 3  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2007