• 한국수정란이식학회지
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• 제13권2호
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• pp.127-137
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• 1998

This experiment was carried out to investigate the factors affecting superovulation in rabbits and to determine the effect of pFSH and PMSG on ovarian superovulatory responses and embryo production, and the effect of superovulation treatment with a single injection of pFSH dissolved in polyvinylpyrrolidone on the ovarian responses and the embryo quality. The results obtained were suonmerized as follows: Superovulatory response resulted in significantly (P<0.05) higher ovulation rates and more embryos in spring or autumn, compared with summer or winter. Repeated superovulatory treatments with PMSG leaded to a significantly(P<0.05) decreased number of total follicles and recovered ova. Superovulation with pFSH resulted in the higher number of ovulated follicles and recovered ova than with PMSG. A single subcutaneous injection of pFSH dissolved in 25% PVP resulted in the more ovulation points(33.2) and recovered embryos(30.2), which were comparable to the multiple injections of pFSH(44.8 vs 37.7).These results indicated that the treatment with a single injection of FSH dissolved in PVP was an efficient and simple alternative method to the conventional multiple FSH injections for superovulation in rabbits.

• 한국수정란이식학회지
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.153-158
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• 2011

This study was performed in order to simplify the operation and minimize stress of donor and be readily available in the field with low cost and high quality embryos using the Direct Embryo Collection (DEC). Donors, at random stages of the estrous cycle, received a CIDR. 7 days later, 200 mg FSH was treated with 40, 30, 20, 10 mg FSH levels in declining doses twice daily by intramuscular injection for 4 days. On the 3rd day administration of FSH, 25 mg $PGF_2{\alpha}$ was administered and CIDR was withdrawn. After FSH injections were complete, donors were artificially inseminated twice at 12 hr intervals. The donor cattle received 250 ${\mu}g$ GnRH at time of 1 st insemination and embryos were recovered 8 days after the 1st insemination. Embryo collection from superovulated donors was performed to flushing by non-surgical methods of 3-way, 2-way and DEC (l-way). The average number of recovered embryos were 11.25${\pm}$0.63, 12.5${\pm}$0.65 and 11.75${\pm}$0.48 from operations of 3-way, 2-way and DEC methods, respectively. There were no significant differences among the embryo collection methods. Also, The average number of transferable embryos were 6.25${\pm}$0.48, 7.25${\pm}$0.48 and 7.25${\pm}$0.63 from each embryo collection procedures. The number of transferable embryos was no differences among the 3-way, 2-way and DEC methods, respectively. Meanwhile, the ratio of transferable embryos for all recovered embryos from DEC methods was higher as 61.7 % than 55.6 %, 58 % from methods of 3-way, 2-way. And the flushing solution required for recovering embryos by DEC method was significantly lower as 0.28${\pm}$0.32 1 than 1.8${\pm}$0.12 1, 1.75${\pm}$0.10 1 from 3-way, 2-way methods (p<0.05). Also, the time required for recovering embryos by DEC methods was significantly lower as 27${\pm}$2 min than 51${\pm}$3, 45${\pm}$2 min, respectively (p<0.05). In conclusion, these results suggest that DEC method for embryo collection may be effectively used for production of in vivo embryos using less flushing solution and, it might be effectively available in the field compared to conventional embryo recovery methods using 3-way or 2-way balloon catheter.

• 한국가축번식학회지
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• 제20권4호
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• pp.467-472
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• 1997

본 연구는 체내생산 공핵배 핵이식의 최적 통전전압을 결정하기 위하여 그리고 공핵배의 질이 핵이식난자의 융합과 체외발달에 미치는 영향을 조사하기 위하여 수행되었다. 수핵난자는 체외성숙후 25∼27시간에 제핵하였고 난자의 추가성숙을 위해서 융합전에 18∼20시간 더 배양하였다. 상실배시기의 공핵배는 다배란 처녀우에서 채란한 후 질에 따라 양질과 저질로 구분하여 공시하였다. 공핵배의 핵이식은 체외성숙후 42∼44시간에 행하였고, 융합은 0.75kV/cm 또는 1.0kV/cm DC 전압으로 체외성숙 후 43∼45시간에 실시하였다. 융합율은 두 전안갑에 차이가 없었으나 난할율과 M＋B 발달율은 19.0%와 29.4%였다. 공핵배의 질은 융합율과 난할율에 크게 영향이 없었으나 저질공핵배의 핵이식으로 부터는 상실배의 발달이 없었다. 본 결과에서 체내생산 공핵배 핵이식의 최적전압은 1.0kV/cm DC이었으며 공핵배의 질은 핵이식배 발달에 영향하는 중요 요인 중에 하나이었다.

• 한국수정란이식학회지
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• 제28권3호
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• pp.251-256
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• 2013

The present study was performed to investigate the effect of Hh-Ag1.5, a small-molecule chemical agonist of SMOothened receptor, on the in vitro maturation and development of in vitro fertilized (IVF) embryos in pigs. Oocytes or fertilized embryos were cultured in a maturation or embryo culture medium supplemented with 0 (control), 25, 50 or 100 nM of Hh-Ag1.5, respectively. Although the maturation rate were not different among treatment groups, the blastocyst formation rate in the group treated with 25 nM Hh-Ag1.5 was significantly increased compared to other groups (P<0.05). While the highest dose of Hh-Ag1.5 (100 nM) did negatively affect to the embryo development and cell number in blastocysts compared to other groups (P<0.05), the apoptotic cell index in blastocysts was significantly lower in 25 and 50 nM groups than in control and 100 nM groups (P<0.05). The mRNA expression of the proapoptotic gene Bax and the ratio of Bax/Bcl-XL decreased in among treatment groups compared to control (P<0.05). The embryo quality related genes, Tert and Zfp42, were significantly decreased in 50 and 100 nM groups compared with control and 25 nM groups (P<0.05). In conclusion, the addition of 25 nM Hh-Ag1.5 to in vitro maturation and culture medium can enhance the developmental potential as well as quality of IVF embryos in pig.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제20권9호
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• pp.510-516
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• 2019

본 연구는 염소 수정란의 체외배양용 배지에 FBS, gBS 및 PVA 첨가시 배발달 및 apoptosis 발생률을 분석하여 체외배양시 각 첨가물의 효과를 조사하였다. 체외성숙 후 체외수정을 실시하여 체외배양 배지에 10% FBS, 10% gBS 및 10% PVA를 첨가하고 배발달 효율과 배반포의 품질을 확인하기 위해 TUNEL assay를 통해 apoptosis 발생 비율을 조사한 결과, 난할률 및 배반포 형성률에서 처리군 모두 대조군(무혈청) 보다 유의적으로 높은 결과를 보였다. 특히 gBS와 PVA 처리군에서 각각 31.95, 35.29%로 유의적으로 가장 높은 배반포 형성률을 보였다. 또한 TUNEL assay의 결과에서도 배발달 비교실험에서와 같이 대조군에서 가장 적은 총세포수와 가장 높은 apoptosis 비율을 보였으며, gBS와 PVA 처리군에서 가장 많은 총세포수 및 가장 적은 apoptosis 비율을 보였다. 염소의 체외배양 효율 향상을 위한 본 연구의 결과, 무혈청 배지나 FBS첨가 보다는 gBS나 PVA의 첨가가 배발달 효율뿐만 아니라 배반포 품질에도 긍정적임을 알 수 있었으나, gBS내 확인되지 않는 물질들의 위험성을 감안했을 때 PVA가 보다 안전하고 효율적일 것으로 생각된다.

• 농업과학연구
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• 제43권1호
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• pp.52-60
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• 2016

In animal reproduction, the quality of oocytes and embryos has been evaluated by the expression of specific molecules. Follistatin (FST), which was isolated from follicular fluid, binds and bio-neutralizes the TGF-${\beta}$ superfamily members. Previous studies using the bovine model showed FST could be an important molecular determinant of embryo developmental competence. However, the effect of FST treatment on porcine embryo developmental competence has not been established. In this study, the effect of exogenous FST on porcine embryo developmental competence was investigated during in vitro culture. FST (10 ng/ml) treatment induced a significant decrease in the rate of cell arrest at the 4-cell stage. The expression levels of DNA-methyltransferase 1 (DNMT1), histone deacetylase 1 (HDAC1), and histone deacetylase 2 (HDAC2) were decreased in 4-cell stage embryos. FST treatment also resulted in significant improvements in developmental competence of embryos in terms of blastocyst formation rate and OCT-4 mRNA levels, the latter being related to pluripotency. In conclusion, during in vitro culture, FST treatment significantly ameliorated 4-cell block during embryonic development and improved embryo developmental competence. Therefore, FST treatment may potentially have a functional role in porcine embryogenesis that is broadly applicable to enhance in vitro embryo development.

• 한국수정란이식학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국수정란이식학회 2002년도 국제심포지엄
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• pp.8-17
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• 2002

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.

• Journal of Animal Science and Technology
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• 제56권4호
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• pp.15.1-15.10
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• 2014

Background: Morphologically classifying embryos is important for numerous laboratory techniques, which range from basic methods to methods for assisted reproduction. However, the standard method currently used for classification is subjective and depends on an embryologist's prior training. Thus, our work was aimed at developing software to classify morphological quality for blastocysts based on digital images. Methods: The developed methodology is suitable for the assistance of the embryologist on the task of analyzing blastocysts. The software uses artificial neural network techniques as a machine learning technique. These networks analyze both visual variables extracted from an image and biological features for an embryo. Results: After the training process the final accuracy of the system using this method was 95%. To aid the end-users in operating this system, we developed a graphical user interface that can be used to produce a quality assessment based on a previously trained artificial neural network. Conclusions: This process has a high potential for applicability because it can be adapted to additional species with greater economic appeal (human beings and cattle). Based on an objective assessment (without personal bias from the embryologist) and with high reproducibility between samples or different clinics and laboratories, this method will facilitate such classification in the future as an alternative practice for assessing embryo morphologies.

• Clinical and Experimental Reproductive Medicine
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• 제48권4호
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• pp.352-361
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• 2021

Objective: The study assessed the developmental potential of germinal vesicle (GV) oocytes subjected to in vitro maturation (IVM) after prematuration culture with cilostamide (a phosphodiesterase-3 inhibitor) and the impact of cilostamide exposure on the morphology of meiosis II (MII) oocytes and subsequent embryo quality. Methods: In total, 994 oocytes were collected from 63 patients. Among 307 GV oocytes, 140 oocytes were selected for the experimental group and 130 oocytes for the control group. The denuded GV-stage oocytes were cultured for 6 hours with cilostamide in the experimental group and without cilostamide in the control group. After 6 hours, the oocytes in the experimental group were washed and transferred to fresh IVM medium. The maturational status of the oocytes in both groups was examined at 26, 36, and 48 hours. Fertilization was assessed at 18 hours post-intracytoplasmic sperm injection. Embryo quality was assessed on days 3 and 5. Results: In total, 92.1% of the oocytes remained in the GV stage, while 6.4% converted to the MI stage (p<0.01) after cilostamide exposure. In both groups, more MII oocytes were observed at 36 hours (25.8% vs. 21.5%) than at 26 hours (10.8% vs. 14.6%) and 48 hours (13% vs. 7.9%) (p>0.05). With the advent of cilostamide, blastocyst quality was better in the experimental group than in the control group (p<0.05). Conclusion: Cilostamide effectively blocked nuclear maturation and promoted cytoplasmic growth. Prematuration culture with cilostamide enabled synchronization between cytoplasmic and nuclear maturity, resulting in better blastocyst outcomes.

• Journal of Plant Biotechnology
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• 제37권4호
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• pp.494-504
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• 2010

본 연구에서는 고추의 소포자 배양 시 전처리 후 배지의 교환 여부, 배양 후 새 배지의 첨가 및 2층배지 사용시 하층고체배지의 양이 배의 생산에 미치는 영향을 조사하였다. 고온 전처리 후 배양배지를 첨가하여 배양하는 것보다 사용한 전처리 배지를 새 배양 배지로 교환하여 배양 하는 것이 배의 생산에 효과적 이었으며, 고온전처리 기간은 1일이나 2일에 비해 3일이 효과적 이었다. 배양 후 새 배지의 첨가는 약전처리 시에는 효과가 없었으나 소포자 전처리 시에는 배의 유기와 발달 모두 크게 향상되었다. 새 배지의 첨가 시기는 배양 4일 후가, 첨가 횟수는 1회가 배의 생산에 가장 효과적이었다. 한편 2층배지 사용 시 첨가하는 새 배지의 양은 1.5 ml이 효과적이었으며 이보다 많은 양을 첨가하는 경우 배의 발생과 발달 모두 저하되었다. 액체배지 사용 시에 비해 2층배지 사용 시 배의 발달이 좋았다. 또 2층배지 사용 시 하층고체배지의 양이 3 ml 일 때 보다는 5 ml이나 7 ml일 때 배의 발생은 감소하였으나 배의 질이 향상되었다. 이와 같은 결과들은 고추에서 다수의 정상자엽배를 생산 할 수 있는 소포자 배양시스템을 확립하는데 중요한 기초자료가 될 것이다.