The Role of Mitochondria from Mature Oocyte to Viable Blastocyst
The oocyte requires a vast supply of energy after fertilization to support critical events such as spindle formation, chromatid separation, and cell division. Until blastocyst implantation, the developing zygote is dependent on the existing pool of mitochondria. That pool size within each cell decre...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2013-01-01
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| Series: | Obstetrics and Gynecology International |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/183024 |