Manual of embryo culture in human assisted reproduction / edited by Kersti Lundin, Aisling Ahlström.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Lundin, Kersti, editor.

Ahlström, Aisling, editor.

Series:

Cambridge medicine (Series)

Cambridge laboratory manuals in assisted reproductive technology

Cambridge medicine

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Fertilization in vitro, Human.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (vii, 116 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Place of Publication:

Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2021.

System Details:

text file

PDF

Summary:

Whilst assisted reproduction techniques (ART) have become increasingly successful and largely standardized, there is still only a partial understanding of what constitutes a 'true' embryo environment. Replicating the varying physiological conditions of the in-vivo environment that the embryo travels through in the in-vitro culture is still a major challenge in ART. This practical volume details how to organize and operate an IVF laboratory in order to mimic these conditions for successful embryo culture. Environments and equipment that are essential for running safe and efficient facilities such as maintaining good air quality and hygiene protocols, and utilizing an effective layout are covered in detail. Other chapters discuss the different consumables needed, optimal handling techniques and parameter monitoring systems, as well as recent advances in the area including artificial intelligence and automation. This is an indispensable guide to understanding the background science of culturing embryos, crucial to successful outcomes in ART.

Contents:

Facilities for embryo culture / Julius Hreinsson

Incubators for embryo culture / Borut Kovačič

Consumables for the IVF laboratory : production and validation, quality control and bioassays / Hubert Joris

Embryo metabolism and what does the embryo need? Embryo stress / Paula Vergaro and Roger G. Sturmey

Culture media and embryo culture / Arne Sunde and Roger G. Sturmey

Optimal handling techniques for embryo culture / Michael Reed and Thomas Pool

From identification to witnessing : traceability to ensure the safety of the embryo during culture / Kelly Tilleman and Annelies Tolpe

Timing of embryo culture / Ioannis Sfontouris

Time-lapse microscopy for embryo culture / Kirstine Kirkegaard and Thomas Freour

Laboratory monitoring for embryo culture / Carlotta Zacà, Andrea Borini and Giovanni Coticchio

Embryo culture and IVF offspring outcome / John C. Dumoulin and Aafke van Montfoort

The changing culture of embryo culture : advances in the IVF culture system / Carole Curchoe and Jason E. Swainches.

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ISBN:

9781108874014

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