Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Fertilization01:38

Fertilization

91.5K
During fertilization, an egg and sperm cell fuse to create a new diploid structure. In humans, the process occurs once the egg has been released from the ovary, and travels into the fallopian tubes. The process requires several key steps: 1) sperm present in the genital tract must locate the egg; 2) once there, sperm need to release enzymes to help them burrow through the protective zona pellucida of the egg; and 3) the membranes of a single sperm cell and egg must fuse, with the sperm...
91.5K
Extracorporeal Removal of Drugs: Hemoperfusion and Hemofiltration01:25

Extracorporeal Removal of Drugs: Hemoperfusion and Hemofiltration

229
Hemoperfusion and hemofiltration are critical techniques in medical treatments to eliminate accumulated drugs, metabolites, and electrolytes from the bloodstream. These methods are particularly vital in cases of accidental poisoning and drug overdose.Hemoperfusion involves passing blood through an adsorbent material to remove unwanted substances. The main adsorbents used in hemoperfusion include activated charcoal and Amberlite resins. Activated charcoal can adsorb both polar and nonpolar...
229
Extracorporeal Removal of Drugs: Peritoneal Dialysis and Hemodialysis01:30

Extracorporeal Removal of Drugs: Peritoneal Dialysis and Hemodialysis

525
Patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) or those experiencing drug overdose often require extracorporeal methods to eliminate accumulated drugs and metabolites. Hemoperfusion, hemofiltration, and dialysis are the primary techniques to rapidly remove harmful substances without disrupting the patient's fluid and electrolyte balance. For those with compromised renal function, dosage adjustments of concurrent medications may be necessary during extracorporeal drug removal.Dialysis is a process...
525
Extracorporeal Removal of Drugs: Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy01:26

Extracorporeal Removal of Drugs: Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy

224
Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) is an essential intervention for patients experiencing severe kidney dysfunction. This therapy offers a continuous mechanism for removing fluids and toxins from the bloodstream, leveraging the patient’s blood pressure to facilitate filtration through a specialized filter. This method contrasts with intermittent dialysis, providing a gentler and more consistent removal of waste products and excess fluid, which is particularly beneficial in...
224
In Vitro Fertilization01:24

In Vitro Fertilization

982
In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a form of assisted reproductive technology where an egg is fertilized with sperm in a controlled laboratory environment before transferring the resulting embryo into the uterus. This process is designed to help individuals and couples experiencing difficulties conceiving.
The IVF process begins with ovarian stimulation, during which reproductive endocrinologists prescribe hormonal medications to stimulate the ovaries to produce multiple eggs instead of the single...
982
Transfer RNA Synthesis02:36

Transfer RNA Synthesis

13.4K
One of the unique features of tRNA is the presence of modified bases. In some tRNAs, modified bases account for nearly 20% of the total bases in the molecule. Altogether, these unusual bases protect the tRNA from enzymatic degradation by RNases.
Each of these chemical modifications is carried by a specific enzyme, post-transcription. All of these enzymes have unique base and site-specificity. Methylation, the most common chemical modification, is carried by at least nine different enzymes, with...
13.4K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Improving access to ART in low-income settings through knowledge transfer: a case study from Zimbabwe.

Human reproduction open·2019
Same author

The potential of stem cells for 21st century neuroscience.

Neurochemistry international·2011
Same author

Developmental competence of nuclear transfer cow oocytes after direct injection of fetal fibroblast nuclei.

Cloning·2005
Same author

Human embryonic stem cells and their spontaneous differentiation.

Italian journal of anatomy and embryology = Archivio italiano di anatomia ed embriologia·2005
Same author

Human embryonic stem cell derivation and directed differentiation.

Ernst Schering Research Foundation workshop·2005
Same author

Effect of ovariectomy and graft position on cryopreserved common wombat (Vombatus ursinus) ovarian tissue following xenografting to nude mice.

Reproduction, fertility, and development·2004

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Feb 6, 2026

Production of Haploid Zebrafish Embryos by In Vitro Fertilization
07:54

Production of Haploid Zebrafish Embryos by In Vitro Fertilization

Published on: July 14, 2014

25.3K

Extracorporeal fertilization and embryo transfer.

A Trounson, C Wood

    Clinics in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
    |December 1, 1981
    PubMed
    Summary

    In vitro fertilization (IVF) offers a small pregnancy chance for infertility but can diagnose sperm or egg issues. Future success depends on improving rates and monitoring fetal development.

    Area of Science:

    • Reproductive Medicine
    • Infertility Treatment
    • Assisted Reproductive Technology

    Background:

    • Idiopathic and tubal infertility affect conception chances.
    • In vitro fertilization (IVF) and embryo transfer (ET) are established treatments.
    • Current IVF/ET success rates for these conditions are limited.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the diagnostic and therapeutic utility of IVF.
    • To analyze the success rates and influencing factors of IVF and ET.
    • To highlight the multidisciplinary approach required for IVF procedures.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of IVF and ET procedural steps: oocyte collection, fertilization, embryo development, and pregnancy rates.
    • Comparison of hormonal stimulation protocols (clomiphene citrate/HCG vs. natural cycle).

    More Related Videos

    Gene Transfer into Older Chicken Embryos by ex ovo Electroporation
    06:10

    Gene Transfer into Older Chicken Embryos by ex ovo Electroporation

    Published on: July 27, 2012

    15.2K
    Fertilization of Xenopus oocytes using the Host Transfer Method
    09:20

    Fertilization of Xenopus oocytes using the Host Transfer Method

    Published on: November 2, 2010

    15.0K

    Related Experiment Videos

    Last Updated: Feb 6, 2026

    Production of Haploid Zebrafish Embryos by In Vitro Fertilization
    07:54

    Production of Haploid Zebrafish Embryos by In Vitro Fertilization

    Published on: July 14, 2014

    25.3K
    Gene Transfer into Older Chicken Embryos by ex ovo Electroporation
    06:10

    Gene Transfer into Older Chicken Embryos by ex ovo Electroporation

    Published on: July 27, 2012

    15.2K
    Fertilization of Xenopus oocytes using the Host Transfer Method
    09:20

    Fertilization of Xenopus oocytes using the Host Transfer Method

    Published on: November 2, 2010

    15.0K
  • Review of factors potentially impacting IVF success and pregnancy outcomes.

    • Main Results:

    • Oocyte collection rates: 85-90%.
    • Fertilization rates: 80-90%.
    • Embryo development rates: 50-70%.
    • Pregnancy rates per laparoscopy: 4-13%.
    • Pregnancies achieved despite potentially adverse conditions.

    Conclusions:

    • IVF can diagnose causes of idiopathic infertility.
    • Success factors for IVF/ET require further elucidation.
    • Optimizing oocyte collection, culture media, and embryo transfer is crucial.
    • Ethical and legal frameworks are needed for IVF/ET application.