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Reproductive Techniques for Ovarian Monitoring and Control in Amphibians
Published on: May 12, 2019
A Systematic Study on Reproductive Endocrine Function Recovery From Subcutaneous Ovarian Autotransplantation in Mice
1Reproductive Medicine Center, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University, School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.
Background:
Heterotopic ovarian transplantation can not only restore the reproductive and endocrine function of animals but can also be studied with a specialized animal model. The aim of the study was to determine whether the reproductive endocrine function of the subcutaneously transplanted ovary was restored after 2 weeks.
Methods:
The ovaries of 7-week-old mice were autologously transplanted into the back muscle. Fourteen days later, the ovarian structure was examined by hematoxylin and eosin staining. We continuously observed vaginal smears for changes in the estrous cycle. Estrogen and androgen concentrations were detected on the 14th day. The oocytes were collected and then used for in vitro maturation (IVM) and in vitro fertilization (IVF).
Results:
The cyclical estrous cycle changes were similar to those of the control group. There were no differences in the serum androgen and estrogen levels between the graft and control groups. The oocytes were able to develop into blastocysts after IVM and IVF. These results indicated that ovarian endocrine and reproductive function were restored within 2 weeks.
Conclusion:
Our studies have shown that this ovarian heterotopic autotransplantation technique is able to restore steroidogenic and gametogenic functions at day 14 after transplantation. So far, the 14th day after transplantation is a landmark during the recovery from autologous heterotopic ovarian transplantation in the back of the mouse. This time point is the appropriate window to study heterotopic ovarian transplantation in mice.
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