Time-lapse imaging of cytoplasmic strings at the blastocyst stage suggests their association with spontaneous blastocoel collapse

ConclusionTime-lapse analysis of cytoplasmic strings at the blastocyst stage revealed that this morphological feature was not a negative predictor as previously reported. Although physiologically normal, at least some of the cytoplasmic strings are an artefact, possibly associated with blastocoelic collapses.
Source: Reproductive BioMedicine Online - Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research