Effects of In Vitro Maturation on Histone Acetylation in Metaphase II Oocytes and Early Cleavage Embryos

In vitro maturation (IVM) of oocyte is an effective procedure for avoiding ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome in patients with polycystic ovaries (PCOS) during in vitro fertilization (IVF). To investigate the influences of IVM on epigenetic reprogramming and to search for the possible reasons for the...

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Main Authors: Ning Wang, Fang Le, Qi-Tao Zhan, Li Li, Min-Yue Dong, Guo-Lian Ding, Chen-Ming Xu, Shi-Wen Jiang, He-Feng Huang, Fan Jin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2010-01-01
Series:Obstetrics and Gynecology International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2010/989278