On-Chip Oocyte Cumulus Removal using Vibration Induced Flow

Amirhossein Favakeh; Amir Mokhtare; H. Zhang; Yi Athena Ren; Alireza Abbaspourrad

doi:10.1039/d5lc00414d

January 1, 2025Lab on a ChipOpen Access

On-Chip Oocyte Cumulus Removal using Vibration Induced Flow

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Key Points

Cumulus removal significantly enhances the efficiency of oocyte retrieval in ART procedures, improving overall outcomes.
Using vibration induced flow, the method reduces physical damage to oocytes, compared to traditional vortexing techniques.
The approach can be integrated into on-chip systems, offering a more precise and controlled method for oocyte handling.
Implementing vibration induced flow may lead to less invasive techniques in reproductive technologies, ensuring better embryo quality.

Implication

This research demonstrates improved cumulus removal in oocytes, highlighting its potential applications in assisted reproductive technologies.

Abstract

Cumulus removal (CR), the removal of the small protective granulosa cells that surround an oocyte, is a crucial step in assisted reproductive technologies (ART). Traditional CR methods rely on vortexing...

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Favakeh et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c193f19b7b07f3a0618196 https://doi.org/10.1039/d5lc00414d

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