An Atlas of Human Blastocysts

ISBN-13: 9781842141694 / Angielski / Twarda / 2003 / 286 str.

Lucinda L. Veeck; Nikica Zaninovic

Opis

Demonstrates the typical and atypical morphology of human blastocysts Documents and illustrates key features essential to the understanding of assisted reproduction issues Supplies a glossary of terms aiding the understanding of this cutting-edge technology Providing information from the leading edge of reproductive technology, this full-color atlas demonstrating the typical and atypical morphology of human blastocysts collected and cultured during the course of in vitro fertilization treatment. In addition, specific new reproductive technologies are detailed in both text and graphics context. A glossary of terms is also included. The atlas is edited by two world-class embryologists: Lucinda Veeck and Nikica Zaninovic, both of whom work at the Center for Reproductive Medicine and Infertility, Weill Medical College of Cornell University. All photographs are supported by detailed legends.

Spis treści

Foreword. Preface. Overview of Human Preembryonic Development in vitro. Blastocyst Metabolism. Human Morulae. Cell Allocation and Differentiation. Human Blastocysts. Blastocyst Selection. Blastocyst Hatching. Blastocyst Cryopreservation. Programmed Cell Death in Blastocysts. Human Implantation. Genetics. Embryonic Stem Cell Research. The Mammalian Blastocyst as an Experimental Model. The Moral Status of the Blastocyst. Glossary. Index.

O autorze

Veeck, Lucinda L.; Zaninovic, Nikica