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