Blastocysts derived from nuclear transfer using ES cells exhibit a high rate of term development (20–40%), unlike those derived from somatic cumulus ... as the mature oocyte, to enter into ...

This is essential, as cumulus cells provide energy to the developing ... that could contribute to follicular activation and oocyte maturation." Although PRP has been used in medicine for wound ...

Germline stem cells that produce oocytes in vitro and fertilization-competent eggs in vivo have been identified in and isolated from adult mouse ovaries, Nature Medicine reported on March 26.