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Orientational Transition in a Liquid Crystal Triggered by the Thermodynamic Growth of Interfacial Wetting Sheets
Published on: May 15, 2017
[Secrets of proportions in follicular liquid]
N Achour-Frydman1, Nathalie Lédée, C Fallet
1Service de Gynécologie Obstétrique, Hôpital Antoine Béclère, 157, Rue de la Porte Trivaux, 92150 Clamart, France.
Abstract:
Only 5% of oocytes lead to life birth after IVF. Currently, it is difficult to evaluate oocyte quality on the sole basis of morphology criteria. Embryo morphology is considered as a good marker of potential implantation of embryo after ET, however it is not enough. Therefore, we need to develop non invasive assessment of oocyte quality. Research performed on follicular fluid may represent a new tool of increasing interest. The presence of G-CSF in follicular fluid could predict ongoing pregnancy. Cytokines, IL-7 and IL-17 could be also a predictor of success.

