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Retrieval of Mouse Oocytes
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Biology
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Retrieval of Mouse Oocytes
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08:42 min

April 28, 2007

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Chapters

  • 00:06Introduction
  • 01:07Tools and Reagents
  • 02:42Dissection procedure
  • 04:52Oocyte removal
  • 06:58Oocyte transfer
  • 08:05Conclusion

Summary

Automatic Translation

This protocol illustrates the technique for extracting oocytes or early-stage fertilized embryos from the oviduct of mice. The ability to identify the infindibulum and insert a blunt end needle into it is essential to correctly performing the procedure.

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