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ReviewInternational journal of molecular sciences2025

Advances, Mechanisms, and Clinical Perspectives for the In Vitro Maturation of Human Oocytes.

Marta Gargallo-Alonso, Helen M Picton, Clara Malo

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Review in International journal of molecular sciences, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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5 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors.

Marta Gargallo-AlonsoTissue Microenvironment (TME) Lab, Aragón Institute of Engineering Research (I3A), University of Zaragoza, 50018 Zaragoza, Spain.
Helen M PictonDiscovery and Translational Science Department, Leeds Institute of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT, UK.
Clara MaloTissue Microenvironment (TME) Lab, Aragón Institute of Engineering Research (I3A), University of Zaragoza, 50018 Zaragoza, Spain.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The in vitro maturation (IVM) of human oocytes represents a valuable assisted reproductive technology that bypasses the need for full ovarian stimulation, offering safer alternatives for patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), resistant ovary syndrome, or those requiring fertility preservation before oncological treatment. Despite its potential, IVM efficiency remains lower than that of conventional in vitro fertilization (IVF) due to incomplete understanding of the molecular and metabolic mechanisms underpinning oocyte maturation. This review summarizes recent advances in IVM, including biphasic or simulated physiological oocyte maturation (SPOM) systems, optimization of culture media through hormones, growth factors, and antioxidants, and the influence of cumulus-oocyte communication on developmental competence. We also discuss the biochemical regulation of meiosis, metabolic interactions, and gene expression patterns associated with oocyte quality. Furthermore, we examine the translational and clinical applications of IVM in human fertility treatment, highlighting its efficacy in PCOS and oncofertility cases, and the limitations that persist in replicating in vivo conditions. Emerging technologies such as microfluidic and three-dimensional culture systems show promise in enhancing oocyte competence and embryo yield. Continued research into the molecular mechanisms governing oocyte maturation will be key to improving IVM outcomes and integrating this approach as a mainstream option in reproductive medicine.

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In Vitro Oocyte Maturation TechniquesOocytesCumulus CellsFemaleFertilization in VitroHumansPolycystic Ovary Syndromeassisted reproductionbiphasic IVMcumulus–oocyte complexfertility preservationfolliculogenesisin vitro maturation (IVM)oocyteoocyte competenceoxidative stressPCOSSPOM

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PMID41515886
PMCPMC12785462

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