Mitosure®
Mitochondrial Assessment in Embryos
During embryogenesis, from fertilization to blastocyst formation, no new mitochondria are generated. Instead, embryos rely on maternal mitochondria present in the oocyte to provide energy needed for cell division. Good quality oocytes containing optimal mitochondrial load and sufficient levels of ATP appear to produce higher quality blastocysts.
Furthermore, recent research suggests a correlation between abnormally high mtDNA and poor embryo implantation potential. Consequently, embryos that are chromosomally normal are less likely to implant and develop if they contain abnormally high levels of mitochondrial DNA.