ISSN:
1573-7330
Keywords:
platelet activating factor
;
embryo
;
implantation
;
rabbits
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Description / Table of Contents:
Study Design Two-cell rabbit embryos were recovered from superovulated New Zealand White does and cultured in vitro for 96 hr. Every 24 hr embryos were scored for developmental stage and PAF activity from the corresponding culture medium was measured by platelet aggregation and organic phosphate analyses.
Abstract:
Results PAF was detected in culture medium at all stages from two cells to blastocysts and rose significantly (P 〈0.001) at each 24-hr interval, reaching maximal levels at the expanded blastocyst stage.
Notes:
Objective This study measured platelet activating factor (PAF) production by rabbit embryos in vitro and ascertained if there is increased PAF production associated with advancing embryonic development.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01213432
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