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much better in synchronising porcine oocyte maturation if judged by the effects on<br />

cumulus expansion after long-time culture, the effectiveness <strong>of</strong> synchronisation and<br />

the percentage <strong>of</strong> MII oocytes obtained at 44 h. Treatment with cAMP also produced<br />

a more homogenous (less aged) population <strong>of</strong> oocytes as compared to unsynchronised<br />

controls (Figure 3.4).<br />

In conclusion, a reliable porcine IVM<br />

system was developed. Also, a less<br />

time-consuming, environmentally favorable and economical protocol for oocyte<br />

nuclear maturation assessment was introduced. Finally, cAMP method is more<br />

effective in synchronising porcine oocyte maturation. This is the first detailed study<br />

reporting synchronisation <strong>of</strong> meiosis <strong>of</strong> porcine oocytes by cAMP.<br />

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