Synergistic effects of follicle‐stimulating hormone and epidermal growth factor on in vitro maturation and parthenogenetic development of red‐rumped agouti oocytes
Érika A. Praxedes,
Maria Valéria de O. Santos,
Lhara Ricarliany M. de Oliveira
et al.
Abstract:Although oocyte in vitro maturation (IVM) is routinely used for in vitro embryo production in mice and rats, its use in wild rodents remains unexplored. Evidence suggests that hormone and growth factor supplementation influence oocyte meiotic resumption. This study evaluated the synergistic effects of follicle‐stimulating hormone (FSH) and epidermal growth factor (EGF) on the IVM and parthenogenetic development of red‐rumped agouti oocytes. Initially, we evaluated the IVM rates, mature oocyte quality, oocyte m… Show more
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