2019
Metabolic imaging via fluorescence lifetime imaging microscopy for egg and embryo assessment
Sanchez T, Zhang M, Needleman D, Seli E. Metabolic imaging via fluorescence lifetime imaging microscopy for egg and embryo assessment. Fertility And Sterility 2019, 111: 212-218. PMID: 30691624, DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2018.12.014.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMetabolic imagingInvasive diagnostic interventionsEmbryo assessmentPreimplantation genetic testingUseful diagnostic methodAssisted reproductive technology (ART) laboratoryClinical benefitSingle ETDiagnostic interventionsOxidative phosphorylationGenetic testingReproductive technology laboratoriesExperimental modelCopy number assessmentMetabolic functionsMorphologic parametersFluorescence lifetimeEmbryosClinical applicationMetabolic stateDiagnostic methodsEmbryo viabilityElectron transporterCentral roleCurrent strategies
2009
Noninvasive metabolomic profiling as an adjunct to morphology for noninvasive embryo assessment in women undergoing single embryo transfer
Seli E, Vergouw CG, Morita H, Botros L, Roos P, Lambalk CB, Yamashita N, Kato O, Sakkas D. Noninvasive metabolomic profiling as an adjunct to morphology for noninvasive embryo assessment in women undergoing single embryo transfer. Fertility And Sterility 2009, 94: 535-542. PMID: 19589524, DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2009.03.078.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSingle embryo transferDay 3 embryosDay 2Embryo transferImplantation rateEmbryo culture mediumMetabolomic profilingPositive fetal cardiac activityAssisted reproductive technology programViability indexNoninvasive metabolomic profilingFetal cardiac activityReproductive technology programHuman embryo culture mediaRetrospective studyMAIN OUTCOMEDay 3Morphology gradeBlinded analysisCardiac activityReproductive potentialEmbryo assessmentCulture mediumBlinded validationWomen
2008
Assessment of embryo viability in assisted reproductive technology: shortcomings of current approaches and the emerging role of metabolomics
Bromer JG, Seli E. Assessment of embryo viability in assisted reproductive technology: shortcomings of current approaches and the emerging role of metabolomics. Current Opinion In Obstetrics & Gynecology 2008, 20: 234-241. PMID: 18460937, DOI: 10.1097/gco.0b013e3282fe723d.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHigher multiple pregnancy rateEmbryo assessmentMultiple pregnancy rateReproductive technology cyclesLower implantation rateReproductive technologiesAssessment of glucoseCleavage rateImplantation rateUse of metabolomicsPregnancy rateRole of metabolomicsEmbryo culture mediumEmbryo viabilityUseful adjunctGood embryosAmino acid metabolismReproductive medicineMetabolomic profilingTechnology cyclesAcid metabolismOxygen consumptionOverview of studiesEmbryo metabolismProteomic profiling