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- Title
Follicle dynamics: visualization and analysis of follicle growth and maturation using murine ovarian tissue culture.
- Authors
Tomohiko Murase; Akira Iwase; Kouji Komatsu; Bayasula; Tomoko Nakamura; Satoko Osuka; Sachiko Takikawa; Maki Goto; Tomomi Kotani; Fumitaka Kikkawa
- Abstract
Purpose To visualize and analyze follicle development in ovarian tissue culture using physiological concentrations of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) in order to establish an ovarian tissue culture system that enables efficient in vitro growth of follicles. Methods Ovarian tissues from 4-week-old female ICR mice were sliced and cultured. Images of ovarian tissues in culture were obtained at 24-h or 30-min intervals by using a microscope. The area of each follicle observed in the ovarian tissue slices was tracked and analyzed in association with oocyte maturation. Results We were able to track the development of each follicle using this culture system. Follicle growth was associated with oocyte maturation. Meiotically matured oocytes (MII) were obtained from 33% of al l follicles investigated. Approximately, a quarter of follicles (24%) did not grow and resulted in atresia. Conclusion Follicle dynamics were successfully visualized and analyzed in murine ovarian tissue culture. We were able to obtain mature oocytes from the fully grown follicles in vitro. This culture system would be helpful for efficient in vitro culturing of ovarian tissues.
- Publication
Journal of Assisted Reproduction & Genetics, 2018, Vol 35, Issue 2, p339
- ISSN
1058-0468
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s10815-017-1073-5