Complete follicular development and recovery of ovarian function of frozen-thawed, autotransplanted caprine ovarian cortex

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Complete follicular development and recovery of ovarian function of frozen-thawed, autotransplanted caprine ovarian cortex
 
Santos, Regiane R; Knijn, Hiemke M; Vos, Peter L A M; Oei, Christine H Y; van Loon, Thijs; Colenbrander, Ben; Gadella, Bart M; van den Hurk, Rob; Roelen, Bernard A J
(2009) Fertility and Sterility, volume 91, issue 4 Suppl, pp. 1455 - 1458
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Abstract
Frozen-thawed ovarian cortical fragments (1 mm(3)) were autotransplanted to the uterus of completely ovariectomized goats. The grafts developed preovulatory follicles, accompanied by estrous behavior and a rise in plasma E(2) levels, demonstrating successful cryopreservation and transplantation.
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Keywords: Animals, Cryopreservation, Estrogens, Estrus, Female, Goats, Models, Animal, Ovarian Follicle, Ovariectomy, Ovary, Progesterone, Testosterone, Transplantation, Autologous
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fertnstert.2008.07.018
ISSN: 0015-0282
Publisher: Elsevier
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