Mitochondrial deletions in luteinized granulosa cells as a function of age in women undergoing in vitro fertilization
Seifer DB, DeJesus V, Hubbard K. Mitochondrial deletions in luteinized granulosa cells as a function of age in women undergoing in vitro fertilization. Fertility And Sterility 2002, 78: 1046-1048. PMID: 12413991, DOI: 10.1016/s0015-0282(02)04214-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGranulosa cellsAdvanced reproductive ageLuteinized granulosa cellsMitochondrial DNA deletionsGonadotropin stimulationReproductive ageMAIN OUTCOMEFollicular aspirationFertility clinicsFunction of ageYoung womenWomenIVFAgeDNA deletionsCellsMitochondrial deletionsYearsNormal mitochondriaNormal mtDNAPatientsDeletionClinicSubstantial decrease