Embryonic soluble human leukocyte antigen-G as a marker of embryo competency in assisted reproductive technology for Chinese women

• Published in: Journal of reproductive medicine Vol. 58; no. 11-12; p. 477
• Main Authors: Guo, Xin-Yu, Jiang, Feng, Cheng, Xue-Jun, Hou, Cai-Ying, Yao, Yuan-Qing
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.11.2013
• Subjects: Biomarkers - analysis; China; Culture Media, Conditioned - chemistry; Embryo Culture Techniques; Embryo Implantation; Embryo, Mammalian - chemistry; Embryo, Mammalian - immunology; Embryo, Mammalian - physiology; Female; Fertilization in Vitro; HLA-G Antigens - analysis; Humans; Pregnancy; Pregnancy Rate; Reproductive Techniques, Assisted; Solubility; China

To investigate whether embryonic soluble human leukocyte antigen-G (sHLA-G) could be a noninvasive marker for embryo competency in assisted reproductive technology (ART), which is still controversial due to the different detection assays used and the different culture conditions in laboratories. Bas...