In vitro ovarian follicle growth: a comprehensive analysis of key protocol variables

LE Simon, TR Kumar, FE Duncan - Biology of Reproduction, 2020 - academic.oup.com
Folliculogenesis is a complex process that requires integration of autocrine, paracrine, and
endocrine factors together with tightly regulated interactions between granulosa cells and …

Alginate: a versatile biomaterial to encapsulate isolated ovarian follicles

J Vanacker, CA Amorim - Annals of biomedical engineering, 2017 - Springer
In vitro culture of ovarian follicles isolated or enclosed in ovarian tissue fragments and
grafting of isolated ovarian follicles represent a potential alternative to restore fertility in …

[HTML][HTML] Histone deacetylase 2 (HDAC2) regulates chromosome segregation and kinetochore function via H4K16 deacetylation during oocyte maturation in mouse

P Ma, RM Schultz - PLoS genetics, 2013 - journals.plos.org
Changes in histone acetylation occur during oocyte development and maturation, but the
role of specific histone deacetylases in these processes is poorly defined. We report here …

A self-gelling hydrogel based on thiolated hyaluronic acid for three-dimensional culture of ovine preantral follicles

T Dahmardeh, MH Ghanian, B Ebrahimi - International Journal of Biological …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Three-dimensional (3D) ovarian follicle culture offers a promising option for fertility
preservation in patients who cannot receive ovarian tissue transplantation. Our research …

[HTML][HTML] Three dimensional culture of fresh and vitrified mouse pre-antral follicles in a hyaluronan-based hydrogel: a preliminary investigation of a novel biomaterial for …

N Desai, F Abdelhafez, A Calabro… - Reproductive Biology and …, 2012 - Springer
Background Folliculogenesis within the ovary requires interaction between somatic cell
components and the oocyte. Maintenance of 3-dimensional (3-D) architecture and …

[HTML][HTML] Size-specific follicle selection improves mouse oocyte reproductive outcomes

S Xiao, FE Duncan, L Bai, CT Nguyen… - Reproduction …, 2015 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Encapsulated in vitro follicle growth (eIVFG) has great potential to provide an additional
fertility preservation option for young women and girls with cancer or other reproductive …

The new biocompatible material for mouse ovarian follicle development in three-dimensional in vitro culture systems

EJ Kim, C Yang, J Lee, HW Youm, JR Lee, CS Suh… - Theriogenology, 2020 - Elsevier
To establish a protocol of optimized three-dimensional (3D) culture of ovarian follicles,
various biomaterials have been investigated with regard to their properties and functions on …

[HTML][HTML] Applicability of hyaluronic acid-alginate hydrogel and ovarian cells for in vitro development of mouse preantral follicles

P Jamalzaei, MR Valojerdi, L Montazeri… - Cell Journal …, 2020 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Objective In the present study, the applicability of hyaluronic acid-alginate (HAA) hydrogel
and ovarian cells (OCs) for the culture of mouse ovarian follicles were investigated and …

Three-dimensional systems for in vitro follicular culture: overview of alginate-based matrices

IR Brito, IMT Lima, M Xu, LD Shea… - Reproduction …, 2014 - CSIRO Publishing
The in vitro culture of ovarian follicles has provided critical insight into the biology of the
follicle and its enclosed oocyte and the physical interaction and communication between the …

Three-Dimensional Culture for In Vitro Folliculogenesis in the Aspect of Methods and Materials

S Khunmanee, H Park - Tissue Engineering Part B: Reviews, 2022 - liebertpub.com
In vitro ovarian follicle culture is a reproduction technique used to obtain fertilizable oocytes,
for overcoming fertility issues due to premature ovarian failure. This requires the …