In Vitro Production of Porcine Embryos

  • Nagai, T. (National Institute of Agrobiological Sciences) ;
  • Kikuchi, K. (National Institute of Agrobiological Sciences)
  • Published : 2002.11.01

Abstract

There have been intensive attempts to establish reliable methods far in vitro production (IVP) methods for of porcine embryos. Although a great deal of progress has been made, our current IVP systems still need to be improved. In this review, we focused on studies about in vitro maturation and fertilization (IVM-IVF) of porcine oocytes and their in vitro culture (IVC), especially on an excellent piglets production system using modified IVP system producing porcine blastocysts with high Quality.

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