Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or... – Involving viable micro-organism
Patent
1994-03-22
1996-07-30
Wityshyn, Michael G.
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or...
Involving viable micro-organism
435 25, 436172, 436906, C12Q 102, C12Q 126, G01N 2176
Patent
active
055410812
ABSTRACT:
Methods and compositions for assessing the quality of an oocyte or pre-implantation embryo are provided. The methods involve comparing the NADH fluorescence of the oocyte or embryo in a control medium to the NADH fluorescence after the oocyte or embryo has been contacted with an essential nutrient.
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Biggers John D.
Golan David E.
Hardy R. Ian
Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.
Gitomer Ralph
President and Fellows of Harvard College
Wityshyn Michael G.
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