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Cryopreservation of Mammalian Oocyte for Conservation of Animal Genetics
Joint Authors
Anzar, Muhammad
Prentice, Jennifer R.
Source
Veterinary Medicine International
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-11, 11 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2010-09-21
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The preservation of the female portion of livestock genetics has become an international priority; however, in situ conservation strategies are extremely expensive.
Therefore, efforts are increasingly focusing on the development of a reliable cryopreservation method for oocytes, in order to establish ova banks.
Slow freezing, a common method for cryopreservation of oocytes, causes osmotic shock (solution effect) and intracellular ice crystallization leading to cell damage.
Vitrification is an alternative method for cryopreservation in which cells are exposed to a higher concentration of cryoprotectants and frozen with an ultra rapid freezing velocity, resulting in an ice crystal free, solid glass-like structure.
Presently, vitrification is a popular method for cryopreservation of embryos.
However, vitrification of oocytes is still challenging due to their complex structure and sensitivity to chilling.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Prentice, Jennifer R.& Anzar, Muhammad. 2010. Cryopreservation of Mammalian Oocyte for Conservation of Animal Genetics. Veterinary Medicine International،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-449404
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Prentice, Jennifer R.& Anzar, Muhammad. Cryopreservation of Mammalian Oocyte for Conservation of Animal Genetics. Veterinary Medicine International No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-449404
American Medical Association (AMA)
Prentice, Jennifer R.& Anzar, Muhammad. Cryopreservation of Mammalian Oocyte for Conservation of Animal Genetics. Veterinary Medicine International. 2010. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-449404
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-449404