Cumulus cells steroidogenesis is influenced by the degree of oocyte maturation

• Main Authors: Barboni Barbara (Author), Turriani Maura (Author), Bernabò Nicola (Author), Lucidi Pia (Author), Mattioli Mauro (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The possibility to predict the ability of a germ cell to properly sustain embryo development in vitro or in vivo as early as possible is undoubtedly the main problem of reproductive technologies. To date, only the achievement of nucl...