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OoTrap: enhancing oocyte collection and maturation with a field-deployable fluidic device

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: maturation (IVM) rates under perfusion, produced oocytes with fewer chromosomal abnormalities, and maintained spindle morphology integrity. The incorporation of a heating system and a 3D-printed syringe pump enabled IVM outside the incubator, making OoTrap suitable for field applications. The results highlight the potential of OoTrap to enhance ART outcomes by reducing manual handling, providing a controlled microenvironment, and offering a practical solution for field-based ART applications.

Source: Lab on a Chip

DOI: 10.1039/d4lc00660g

Authors: Roksan Franko, Marcia de Almeida Monteiro Melo Ferraz

Institution: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München

Language: English

Topic: Reproductive Biology and Fertility

Subfield: Reproductive Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Funders: Alexander von Humboldt-Stiftung, Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung

Award: G2985932850