Ultrastructure of human gametes, fertilization and embryos in assisted reproduction: A personal survey

This extensively illustrated review will cover the progression of recent research on the ultrastructure of human gametes, fertilization and embryos performed in collaboration with colleagues in In vitro fertilization (IVF) centers over the past three decades, in Australia, Singapore, India, England,...

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Published in:Micron (Oxford, England : 1993) England : 1993), 2013-01, Vol.44, p.1-20
Main Author: Sathananthan, A. Henry
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Centrosome
Centrosomes
embryogenesis
Embryonic Development
Embryos
Female
Fertilization
Fertilization in Vitro
gametogenesis
germ cells
Human sperm
Humans
in vitro fertilization
IVF
Male
Oocytes
Oogenesis
Ovum - physiology
Ovum - ultrastructure
Reproductive Techniques, Assisted
Spermatogenesis
Spermatozoa - physiology
Spermatozoa - ultrastructure
surveys
TEM
ultrastructure
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Summary:This extensively illustrated review will cover the progression of recent research on the ultrastructure of human gametes, fertilization and embryos performed in collaboration with colleagues in In vitro fertilization (IVF) centers over the past three decades, in Australia, Singapore, India, England, Sri Lanka, Spain and Italy. It will also include some aspects of gametogenesis and embryogenesis, particularly in relation to the centrosome that activates embryonic development, and is inherited from the father at fertilization. Assessment of both normal and abnormal gametes and embryos and some clinical aspects of assisted reproduction will be discussed. Full reference will also be made to the contribution of other groups to the ultrastructure of reproduction, particularly in humans.
ISSN:0968-4328
1878-4291
DOI:10.1016/j.micron.2012.05.002