Use of Both Cumulus Cells’ Transcriptomic Markers and Zona Pellucida Birefringence to Select Developmentally Competent Oocytes in Human Assisted Reproductive Technologies

Oocytes with a Dark Zona Pellucida Demonstrate Lower Fertilization, Implantation and Clinical Pregnancy Rates in IVF/ICSI Cycles

(2014) Wei Shi et al.   PLoS One

Cumulus and granulosa cell markers of oocyte and embryo quality

(2013) Asli Uyar et al.   FERTILITY AND STERILITY

Correlation between follicular diameters and flushing versus no flushing on oocyte maturity, fertilization rate and embryo quality

(2013) S. Mehri et al.   JOURNAL OF ASSISTED REPRODUCTION AND GENETICS

The study of mammalian oocyte competence by transcriptome analysis: progress and challenges

(2013) R. Labrecque et al.   MOLECULAR HUMAN REPRODUCTION

FSH in vitro versus LH in vivo: similar genomic effects on the cumulus

(2013) Mourad Assidi et al.   Journal of Ovarian Research

Single embryo transfer with comprehensive chromosome screening results in improved ongoing pregnancy rates and decreased miscarriage rates

(2012) E. J. Forman et al.   HUMAN REPRODUCTION

The Release of EGF Domain from EGF-like Factors by a Specific Cleavage Enzyme Activates the EGFR-MAPK3/1 Pathway in Both Granulosa Cells and Cumulus Cells During the Ovulation Process

(2012) Yasuhisa YAMASHITA et al.   JOURNAL OF REPRODUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT

Sequence variations in human ZP genes as potential modifiers of zona pellucida architecture

(2011) Reeta-Maria Pökkylä et al.   FERTILITY AND STERILITY

Polar body array CGH for prediction of the status of the corresponding oocyte. Part I: clinical results

(2011) J. Geraedts et al.   HUMAN REPRODUCTION

Characterization of Human Sperm Binding to Homologous Recombinant Zona Pellucida Proteins

(2011) Mayel Chirinos et al.   Reproductive Sciences

Biomarkers of human oocyte developmental competence expressed in cumulus cells before ICSI: a preliminary study

(2010) Mourad Assidi et al.   JOURNAL OF ASSISTED REPRODUCTION AND GENETICS

Identification of follicular marker genes as pregnancy predictors for human IVF: new evidence for the involvement of luteinization process

(2010) M. Hamel et al.   MOLECULAR HUMAN REPRODUCTION

Oocyte zona birefringence intensity is associated with embryonic implantation potential in ICSI cycles

(2010) M Montag et al.   REPRODUCTIVE BIOMEDICINE ONLINE

Zona pellucida birefringence score and meiotic spindle visualization in relation to embryo development and ICSI outcomes

(2010) Camila Madaschi et al.   REPRODUCTIVE BIOMEDICINE ONLINE

International Committee for Monitoring Assisted Reproductive Technology (ICMART) and the World Health Organization (WHO) revised glossary of ART terminology, 2009∗

(2009) F. Zegers-Hochschild et al.   FERTILITY AND STERILITY

Genomic assessment of follicular marker genes as pregnancy predictors for human IVF

(2009) M. Hamel et al.   MOLECULAR HUMAN REPRODUCTION

Identification of Potential Markers of Oocyte Competence Expressed in Bovine Cumulus Cells Matured with Follicle-Stimulating Hormone and/or Phorbol Myristate Acetate In Vitro

(2008) Mourad Assidi et al.   BIOLOGY OF REPRODUCTION

Assessment of embryo viability in assisted reproductive technology: shortcomings of current approaches and the emerging role of metabolomics

(2008) Jason G Bromer et al.   CURRENT OPINION IN OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY

Identification of differentially expressed markers in human follicular cells associated with competent oocytes

(2008) Melanie Hamel et al.   HUMAN REPRODUCTION

Oocyte-secreted factors: regulators of cumulus cell function and oocyte quality

(2008) Robert B. Gilchrist et al.   HUMAN REPRODUCTION UPDATE

Mammalian fertilization:the eggs multifunctional zona pellucida

(2008) Paul M. Wassarman et al.   INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY

Epidermal growth factor receptor activation by protein kinase C is necessary for FSH-induced meiotic resumption in porcine cumulus–oocyte complexes

(2008) Xiufen Chen et al.   JOURNAL OF ENDOCRINOLOGY

Differential gene expression in cumulus cells as a prognostic indicator of embryo viability: a microarray analysis

(2008) A. P.A. van Montfoort et al.   MOLECULAR HUMAN REPRODUCTION