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1. Apparatus for handling and/or treatment of cells, in particular follicles, oocytes and/or embryos comprising of at least one microchamber arrangement containing a plurality of microchambers, each optionally comprising one or more sieve elements, wherein the micro chamber arrangement further incorporates a pump that controls the recirculation of medium and optionally devices to measure and/or regulate characteristics of the medium, and/or introduce spermatozoa.
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Abstract
A micro chamber arrangement for development of oocytes, fertilisation and embryo culture. Objects are kept in a micro environment. The system monitors and regulates the environment for the objects and incorporates regular quality control. The device is very suitable for large scale embryo production. The arrangement can be used for follicle sorting, follicular growth, oocyte maturation, oocyte enucleation, in vitro fertilisation, cloning, nuclear transfer, genetic modification, embryo culture, embryo encapsulation and embryo transport.
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1. Apparatus for handling and/or treatment of cells, in particular follicles, oocytes and/or embryos comprising of at least one
microchamber arrangement containing a plurality of microchambers, each optionally comprising one or more sieve elements, wherein the micro chamber arrangement further incorporates a pump that controls the recirculation of medium and optionally devices to measure and/or regulate characteristics of the medium, and/or introduce spermatozoa.
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