Follicular fluid supplemented with copper and zinc increase the maturation rate of mouse vitrified-warmed oocytes.

Journal: Cryo letters
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Immature oocyte cryopreservation is a therapeutic option in assisted reproductive technology.

Authors

  • S Geravandi
    Department of Biology, Faculty of Basic Sciences, Razi University, Taq-e Bostan, Bagh-e Abrisham, 6714967346, Kermanshah, Iran.
  • A Karami
    Department of Anatomical Sciences and Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Shahid Beheshti Boulevard, 6715847141, Kermanshah, Iran.
  • M Azadbakht
    Department of Biology, Faculty of Basic Sciences, Razi University, Taq-e Bostan, Bagh-e Abrisham, 6714967346, Kermanshah, Iran. azadbakhtm_tmu@yahoo.com.
  • E Kalehoei
    Department of Biology, Faculty of Basic Sciences, Razi University, Taq-e Bostan, Bagh-e Abrisham, 6714967346, Kermanshah, Iran.
  • F Nowrouzi
    Department of Biology, Faculty of Basic Sciences, Razi University, Taq-e Bostan, Bagh-e Abrisham, 6714967346, Kermanshah, Iran.
  • M Bakhatiari
    Department of Anatomical Sciences and Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Shahid Beheshti Boulevard, 6715847141, Kermanshah, Iran.