Current Status of In Vitro Oocyte Growth and Development in Mammals

ABSTRACT Background In vitro‐matured oocytes play an increasingly vital role in livestock production and fertility treatments. However, oocytes grown in vitro are not yet practical for widespread use. So far, only mouse oocytes have achieved full developmental competence granted in vitro from the ea...

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Main Author: Yuji Hirao
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Published: Wiley 2025-01-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/rmb2.12669
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description ABSTRACT Background In vitro‐matured oocytes play an increasingly vital role in livestock production and fertility treatments. However, oocytes grown in vitro are not yet practical for widespread use. So far, only mouse oocytes have achieved full developmental competence granted in vitro from the early growth stage. Methods This review provides an overview of established culture methods and conditions, analyzing their effects. When evaluating studies, outcomes specifically related to in vitro‐grown (IVG) oocytes rather than the follicle were prioritized. Main Findings Neonatal mouse first‐wave oocytes show a hypothesized linear volume increase, and IVG mouse oocytes have followed a similar developmental timeline across multiple studies. In other species, a proportion of bovine oocytes from early antral follicles achieved full size during 2‐week cultures, with some producing viable offspring, confirming developmental competence. Preantral follicle culture systems are typically designed to address specific research parameters, such as developmental competence assessment. Preimplantation embryogenesis has been reported in several species, including humans. Conclusion For species with oocytes ≥ 125 μm in diameter, normal growth can be achieved during the final 2 weeks of growth as shown in bovines. However, developing culture systems that can maintain follicle viability for the preceding 4–5 weeks remains a critical challenge.
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spelling doaj-art-48a310e66ee74b5fbde6c1abb59d5b822025-08-20T06:16:47ZengWileyReproductive Medicine and Biology1445-57811447-05782025-01-01241n/an/a10.1002/rmb2.12669Current Status of In Vitro Oocyte Growth and Development in MammalsYuji Hirao0Division of Dairy Cattle Feeding and Breeding Research Institute of Livestock and Grassland Science, NARO Tsukuba Ibaraki JapanABSTRACT Background In vitro‐matured oocytes play an increasingly vital role in livestock production and fertility treatments. However, oocytes grown in vitro are not yet practical for widespread use. So far, only mouse oocytes have achieved full developmental competence granted in vitro from the early growth stage. Methods This review provides an overview of established culture methods and conditions, analyzing their effects. When evaluating studies, outcomes specifically related to in vitro‐grown (IVG) oocytes rather than the follicle were prioritized. Main Findings Neonatal mouse first‐wave oocytes show a hypothesized linear volume increase, and IVG mouse oocytes have followed a similar developmental timeline across multiple studies. In other species, a proportion of bovine oocytes from early antral follicles achieved full size during 2‐week cultures, with some producing viable offspring, confirming developmental competence. Preantral follicle culture systems are typically designed to address specific research parameters, such as developmental competence assessment. Preimplantation embryogenesis has been reported in several species, including humans. Conclusion For species with oocytes ≥ 125 μm in diameter, normal growth can be achieved during the final 2 weeks of growth as shown in bovines. However, developing culture systems that can maintain follicle viability for the preceding 4–5 weeks remains a critical challenge.https://doi.org/10.1002/rmb2.12669embryonic developmentfollicle culturemammalsoocyte growth in vitrooogenesis
spellingShingle Yuji Hirao
Current Status of In Vitro Oocyte Growth and Development in Mammals
Reproductive Medicine and Biology
embryonic development
follicle culture
mammals
oocyte growth in vitro
oogenesis
title Current Status of In Vitro Oocyte Growth and Development in Mammals
title_full Current Status of In Vitro Oocyte Growth and Development in Mammals
title_fullStr Current Status of In Vitro Oocyte Growth and Development in Mammals
title_full_unstemmed Current Status of In Vitro Oocyte Growth and Development in Mammals
title_short Current Status of In Vitro Oocyte Growth and Development in Mammals
title_sort current status of in vitro oocyte growth and development in mammals
topic embryonic development
follicle culture
mammals
oocyte growth in vitro
oogenesis
url https://doi.org/10.1002/rmb2.12669
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