In-vitro fertilization systems with spermatozoa separated into X-chromosome and Y-chromosome bearing populations
US8137967B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 21, 2006 |
| Grant date | Mar 20, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 8, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61D19/00
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An IVF system for successfully utilizing spermatozoa separated into X-chromosome bearing and into Y-chromosome bearing population for insemination. The IVF system includes fertilization medium that can shorten the time from insemination to cleavage and a portable incubator for the transportation of maturing oocytes and inseminated oocytes comprising a straw (19) and an incubation element (20) that can be sealed with a cap (22).
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