Language
English
Publication Date
2-1-2023
Journal
Reproduction
DOI
10.1530/REP-22-0250
PMID
36318634
PMCID
PMC9827618
PubMedCentral® Posted Date
2-1-2023
PubMedCentral® Full Text Version
Author MSS
Abstract
IN BRIEF: In vivo imaging of gametes and embryos in the oviduct enables new studies of the native processes that lead to fertilization and pregnancy. This review article discusses recent advancements in the in vivo imaging methods and insights which contribute to understanding the oviductal function.
ABSTRACT: Understanding the physiological dynamics of gametes and embryos in the fallopian tube (oviduct) has significant implications for managing reproductive disorders and improving assisted reproductive technologies. Recent advancements in imaging of the mouse oviduct in vivo uncovered fascinating dynamics of gametes and embryos in their native states. These new imaging approaches and observations are bringing exciting momentum to uncover the otherwise-hidden processes orchestrating fertilization and pregnancy. For mechanistic investigations, in vivo imaging in genetic mouse models enables dynamic phenotyping of gene functions in the reproductive process. Here, we review these imaging methods, discuss insights recently revealed by in vivo imaging, and comment on emerging directions, aiming to stimulate new in vivo studies of reproductive dynamics.
Keywords
Pregnancy, Humans, Female, Animals, Mice, Fallopian Tubes, Oviducts, Germ Cells, Reproduction, Diagnostic Imaging, Oviduct, gamete, preimplantation embryo, in vivo imaging, mouse
Published Open-Access
yes
Recommended Citation
, "Dynamics of Gametes and Embryos in the Oviduct: What Can In Vivo Imaging Reveal?" (2023). Faculty, Staff and Students Publications. 688.
https://digitalcommons.library.tmc.edu/baylor_docs/688