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Cytogenetic analysis of embryos generated from in vitro matured mouse oocytes reveals an increase in micronuclei due to chromosome fragmentation.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  11958507     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
PURPOSE: (i) To determine the prevalence of micronuclei in the cytoplasm of embryos generated from in vitro matured oocytes. (ii) Assess whether micronuclei presence are the result of chromosome fragmentation or the loss of whole chromosomes.
METHODS: In vitro fertilization was performed on mature oocytes generated from superovulated mice (control) and in vitro matured mouse oocytes. Fertilized oocytes were cultured to the two-cell stage and fixed to slides. Micronuclei assessment was performed after staining with Giemsa. Centromere assessment was made using immunofluorescent staining (CREST) of the centromeric kinetochores.
RESULTS: Micronuclei were observed in 2% (4/197) of control two-cell embryos and 36.2% (46/127) of two-cell embryos generated from in vitro matured oocytes (P < 0.02). Centromeres were not detected in micronuclei from either group.
CONCLUSIONS: A significant increase in micronuclei was observed in embryos generated from in vitro matured oocytes. The lack of accompanyingcentromeres would suggest the micronuclei are the result of chromosome fragmentation.
Authors:
S M Junk; A R Murch; A Dharmarajan; J L Yovich
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of assisted reproduction and genetics     Volume:  19     ISSN:  1058-0468     ISO Abbreviation:  J. Assist. Reprod. Genet.     Publication Date:  2002 Feb 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2002-04-17     Completed Date:  2002-10-11     Revised Date:  2013-02-19    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9206495     Medline TA:  J Assist Reprod Genet     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  67-71     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
PIVET Medical Centre, Leederville, Western Australia, Australia.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Animals
Centromere / genetics
Chromosome Breakage*
Cytogenetic Analysis
Embryo, Mammalian / physiology*
Female
Fertilization in Vitro*
Male
Mice
Mice, Inbred Strains
Micronuclei, Chromosome-Defective*
Oocytes / physiology*
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