Publications by authors named "Yoonseok Nam"

Histone methylation, histone acetylation, and DNA methylation are the important factors for somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT). Histone deacetylase inhibitors (HDACi) and DNA methyltransferase inhibitors (DNMTi) have been used to improve cloning efficiency. In particular, scriptaid, an HDACi, has been shown to improve SCNT efficiency.

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Dog cloning using in vivo-matured oocytes has been carried out for a decade. To obtain mature oocytes, serum progesterone (P) levels are used to evaluate ovulation. However, the accuracy of these methods is not sufficient.

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Canine-assisted reproductive techniques have been successful for several years; however, the lack of an oocyte in vitro maturation system has limited their application. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of canine oviduct epithelial cells (cOECs) on canine oocyte maturation in vitro. Specifically, the method used for isolation of cOECs did not affect the expression of epithelial markers, E-cadherin and cytokeratin, on fresh, cultured and cryopreserved cells.

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Radioactive immunoassay (RIA) is a traditional serum hormone assay method, but the application of the method in reproductive studies is limited by the associated radioactivity. The aim of present study was to evaluate the reliability of RIA and to compare its canine serum progesterone concentration determination accuracy to that of the electric chemiluminescence immunoassay (ECLI). In vivo matured oocytes were utilized for canine somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT), and serum progesterone levels were assessed to accurately determine ovulation and oocyte maturation.

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  • * Researchers found that ascorbic acid treatment significantly boosted embryo development and increased key reprogramming genes in blastocysts.
  • * The results indicated that ascorbic acid helps in reducing DNA methylation in embryos, but knocking down TET3 in oocytes hindered this demethylation process, even with ascorbic acid present.
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