Assessing the quality of oocytes derived from in vitro maturation: are we looking under the lamppost?
Oocytes are complex cells comprising many cellular systems, each of which is essential for proper oocyte function. Methods to assess the diverse and critical cellular systems in oocytes derived from in vitro maturation are badly needed.
Marine Biological Laboratory, Woods Hole, Massachusetts, USA. dkeefe@hsc.usf.edu
James Robert
JR
Trimarchi
David L
DL
Keefe
D002454:Cell Differentiation / Q000502:physiology*; D046149:Embryo Culture Techniques / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D005307:Fertilization in Vitro / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D009865:Oocytes / Q000166:cytology* / Q000502:physiology