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ArticleReproductive biology and endocrinology : RB&E2017

Efficient vitrification of mouse embryos using the Kitasato Vitrification System as a novel vitrification device.

Kenji Momozawa, Atsushi Matsuzawa, Yukio Tokunaga, Shiori Abe, Yumi Koyanagi, Miho Kurita, Marina Nakano, Takao Miyake

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Kenji MomozawaSchool of Veterinary Medicine, Kitasato University, Aomori, 034-8628, Japan. momozawa@vmas.kitasato-u.ac.jp.
Atsushi MatsuzawaKyoto R&D Laboratory, Mitsubishi Paper Mills Limited, Kyoto, 617-8666, Japan.
Yukio TokunagaKyoto R&D Laboratory, Mitsubishi Paper Mills Limited, Kyoto, 617-8666, Japan.
Shiori AbeMiyake Women's Clinic, Chiba, 266-0032, Japan.
Yumi KoyanagiMiyake Women's Clinic, Chiba, 266-0032, Japan.
Miho KuritaMiyake Women's Clinic, Chiba, 266-0032, Japan.
Marina NakanoMiyake Women's Clinic, Chiba, 266-0032, Japan.
Takao MiyakeMiyake Women's Clinic, Chiba, 266-0032, Japan.

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backgroundCurrently, the cryopreservation of embryos and oocytes is essential for assisted reproductive technology (ART) laboratories worldwide. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of the Kitasato Vitrification System (KVS) as a vitrification device for the cryopreservation of mouse embryos to determine whether this novel device can be adapted to the field of ART.

methodsIn Experiment 1, blastocysts were vitrified using the KVS. Vitrified blastocysts were warmed and subsequently cultured for 72 h. In Experiment 2, 2-cell-stage embryos were vitrified using the KVS, and vitrified embryos were warmed and subsequently cultured for 96 h. In Experiment 3, we evaluated the in vivo developmental potential of vitrified 2-cell-stage embryos using the KVS, and in Experiment 4, we evaluated the cooling and warming rates for these devices using a numerical simulation.

resultsIn Experiment 1, there were no significant differences between the survival rates of the KVS and a control device. However, re-expanded (100%) and hatching (91.8%) rates were significantly higher for blastocysts vitrified using the KVS. In Experiment 2, there were no significant differences between the survival rates, or rates of development to the blastocyst stage, of vitrified and fresh embryos. In Experiment 3, after embryo transfer, 41% of the embryos developed into live offspring. In Experiment 4, the cooling and warming rates of the KVS were 683,000 and 612,000 °C/min, respectively, exceeding those of the control device.

conclusionsOur study clearly demonstrates that the KVS is a novel vitrification device for the cryopreservation of mouse embryos at the blastocyst and 2-cell stage.

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VitrificationAnimalsBlastocystChorionic GonadotropinCryopreservationEmbryo Culture TechniquesEmbryo TransferFemaleMaleMiceMice, Inbred ICROvulationChorionic GonadotropinCryopreservationEmbryosKVSUltra-rapid coolingVitrification

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