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Culture Systems: Mineral Oil Overlay

Dean E. Morbeck, Phoebe H. Leonard

Methods in molecular biology · 2012 · 24 citations · 17 references

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Abstract

Mineral oil overlay microdrop is commonly used during in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedures. Though mineral oil appears homogeneous, it is an undefined product that can vary in quality. Here, we describe the history, chemistry, processing, and optimal use of mineral oil for IVF and embryo culture.

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