Effect of Mineral Oil on In Vitro Fertilization and Embryo Cultivation

Authors

  • P. Cupperová Institute of Animal Biochemistry and Genetics, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Ivanka pri Dunaji, Slovakia
  • J. Antalíková Institute of Animal Biochemistry and Genetics, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Ivanka pri Dunaji, Slovakia
  • M. Simon Institute of Animal Biochemistry and Genetics, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Ivanka pri Dunaji, Slovakia
  • J. Jankovičová Institute of Animal Biochemistry and Genetics, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Ivanka pri Dunaji, Slovakia
  • K. Michalková Institute of Animal Biochemistry and Genetics, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Ivanka pri Dunaji, Slovakia

Keywords:

culture system, mineral oil, embryo

Abstract

The present review deals with the harmful effects of mineral oils used as protective layers in fertilization in vitro. The results have shown the importance of the high quality and purity of the mineral oils used for the purpose. Contaminants reducing the oil quality include peroxides, Zn and Triton X-100. The review also highlights the deleterious effects of UV radiation on the oil which are usually less considered. Further the importance of storage and transportation for maintaining a high-quality oil is emphasized.

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Published

2015-11-15

How to Cite

Cupperová, P., Antalíková, J., Simon, M., Jankovičová, J., & Michalková, K. (2015). Effect of Mineral Oil on In Vitro Fertilization and Embryo Cultivation. Chemické Listy, 109(11), 841–845. Retrieved from http://chemicke-listy.cz/ojs3/index.php/chemicke-listy/article/view/285

Issue

Vol. 109 No. 11 (2015)

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