Publications by authors named "Melanie Chow-Shi-Yee"

Successful embryo implantation relies on a receptive endometrium and a maternofetal dialogue. Abnormal receptivity is a common cause of implantation failure in assisted reproductive techniques. This study aimed to develop a novel transcriptomic-based diagnostic assay, Adhesio, for assessing endometrial receptivity and guiding personalized embryo transfer.

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The objective of the study was to investigate the relationship between advanced paternal age and sperm DNA fragmentation (SDF) levels, specifically identifying the age at which a significant increase in SDF occurs. This is a retrospective cohort study involving 4250 consecutive semen samples from patients presenting for infertility evaluation. Patients were stratified into seven age groups: < 26 (n = 36; 0.

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Cryopreservation is used for long-term storage of cells and tissues. Cryoprotectants such as dimethyl disulfoxide (DMSO) are used to protect cells against freeze-thaw damage. Despite the use of cryoprotectants, hepatocytes are sensitive to stresses imposed by freeze and thaw processes, which cause physical damage, loss of functionality, or cell death.

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Article Synopsis
  • The study develops a new cryopreservation technology using plant proteins to replace the toxic chemical dimethyl sulfoxide, demonstrating the potential for better cell preservation techniques.
  • Four wheat proteins were tested: TaIRI-2 and TaENO showed strong antifreeze properties, while TaBAS1 and WCS120 acted as cryoprotectants without traditional antifreeze activity.
  • Results indicate that the effectiveness of these proteins varies across different cell types, highlighting the necessity for diverse protection mechanisms in cryopreservation.
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There is increasing demand for cryopreserved cells such as liver and pancreatic cells for clinical applications. Cryopreservation at ultra-low temperatures requires use of cryoprotectants (e.g.

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Cryopreservation is essential for long-term storage of cells and tissues, which can be used for clinical applications such as drug toxicity testing, human transplantation, reproductive, regenerative and transfusion medicine. It requires use of cryoprotectants (e.g.

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