Apoptosis triggers the release of microRNA miR-294 in spent culture media of blastocysts

Conclusion(s)MicroRNAs are important regulators of preimplantation development. Apoptosis triggers the release of miR-294 by blastocysts which possibly serves a secretory role for embryo-maternal communication. SCM miRNA analysis is possible for individually cultured embryos and future studies can investigate miRNAs as noninvasive markers of embryo quality.
Source: Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics - Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research