Method for in vitro culture of ovarian follicles
CA 2429401 A1 · Owner: Smitz, Johan · Inventors: Smitz, Johan; Cortvrindt, Rita
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The present invention is related to a method for in vitro culture of mammalian ovarian follicles for bioassay purposes comprising the following subsequent , steps: - providing a suitable container for the in vitro culture - selecting , a follicle from an ovary of a mammal said follicle comprising at least a , theca or pre-theca cell a granulosa cell and an oocyte, - an optional first cultur e step using an attachment prohibiting first medium free from oil - a , second culture step using an attachment promoting second medium free from oil arranged to, and - the retrieval of the matured follicle.
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- Filed December 11, 2001. No grant is recorded for it in Canada; had it been granted, its 20-year term would have ended December 11, 2021.
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