Publications by authors named "Anette Siemann"
Background: Carotenoids are transferred into follicular fluid where they might serve as antioxidants and/or as precursors of retinoids which might modulate follicular or oocyte functions.
Methods And Results: In 77 women undergoing IVF differences between plasma and follicular fluid in the levels of carotenoids, retinol and alpha-tocopherol were evaluated especially with regard to fertilization success. Concentration of total carotenoids, retinol and alpha-tocopherol determined by HPLC in follicular fluid and plasma were 0.