Direct positive effect of epidermal growth factor on the cytoplasmic maturation of mouse and human oocytes

Immature mammalian oocytes cultured in vitro undergo inadequate cytoplasmic maturation and hence have a limited potential for fertilization. Our primary objective was to determine if the addition of epidermal growth factor (EGF) to the in vitro culture system would have a positive effect on oocyte c...

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