Oocyte maturation in a contaminated environment – effects of perfluoroalkyl substances on bovine early embryo development in vitro

Ida Hallberg defends her thesis: Oocyte maturation in a contaminated environment – effects of perfluoroalkyl substances on bovine early embryo development in vitro 

Summary:
This thesis was dedicated to female fertility, and more specifically the maturing oocyte. A non-target approach was used to investigate and characterize the complex environment of the maturing oocyte in humans. Bovine oocytes, exposed to perfluoroalkyl substances during oocyte maturation, were cultured until blastocyst stage in vitro. Impact on embryo development, morphology and molecular patterns were investigated. The results contribute to knowledge about potential effects of environmental chemicals on female fertility.

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