Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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9325101 | Fertility and Sterility | 2005 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Apoptotic processes within follicles seem to impair oocyte maturation. Though not manifested in the morphologic appearance, gametes and embryos derived from cumulus complexes with no or minor apoptosis have an increased chance of giving rise to optimal blastocysts.
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Authors
Claudia Maria B.Sc., Cornelia Ph.D., Marianne Ph.D., Gernot M.D., Thomas Ph.D.,