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Wayne State University

2010

Reproduction

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The Impact Of Mitochondria On Preimplantation Development In The Rhesus Macaque, Tiffini Charieace Gibson Jan 2010

The Impact Of Mitochondria On Preimplantation Development In The Rhesus Macaque, Tiffini Charieace Gibson

Wayne State University Dissertations

Assisted Reproduction Technologies (ART) have been used to treat infertility since 1790. In the centuries following, dramatic advances have been made in the field of infertility research through the employment of a variety of species. Despite these advances, determination of oocyte and embryo quality remains largely subjective. Ascertainment of methods to measure oocyte and embryo quality to improve selection in ART clinics and increase pregnancy success rates is imperative. These methods are only possible with a more comprehensive understanding of the cellular and molecular properties of oocytes and preimplantation embryos. A key component of all cells, including oocytes and embryos, …