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Poniedziałek-Kempny K, Gajda B, Rajska I, Gajda L, Smorąg Z. Effect of thymosin β on maturation of pig oocytes and quality of in vitro produced embryos. J Anim Feed Sci 2020. [DOI: 10.22358/jafs/128208/2020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Lipiński D, Nowak-Terpiłowska A, Hryhorowicz M, Jura J, Korcz A, Słomski R, Juzwa W, Mazurkiewicz N, Smorąg Z, Zeyland J. Production of ZFN-mediated GGTA1 knock-out pigs by microinjection of gene constructs into pronuclei of zygotes. Pol J Vet Sci 2019; 22:91-100. [PMID: 30997769 DOI: 10.24425/pjvs.2018.125611] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
Abstract
Animals as a source of organs and tissues for xenotransplantation could become a backup solution for the growing shortage of human donors. The presence of human xenoreactive anti- bodies directed against Galα1,3Gal antigens on the cell surface of a pig donor triggers the activa- tion of the complement leading to a hyperacute reaction. The development of genetic engineer- ing techniques has enabled the modification of genomes by knocking in and/or knocking out genes. In this paper, we report the generation of modified pigs with ZFN mediated disruption of the GGTA1 gene encoding the enzyme responsible for synthesis of Galα1,3Gal antigens. ZFN plasmids designed to target the exon 9 region of the pig GGTA1 gene encoding the catalytic domain were injected into the pronuclei of fertilized egg cells. Among 107 piglets of the F0 gene- ration analyzed, one female with 9-nt deletion in exon 9 of the GGTA1 gene was found. 13 of 33 piglets of the F1 generation represented the +/- GGTA1 genotype and 2 of 13 F2 piglets repre- sented the -/- GGTA1 genotype. No changes in the animals' behavior, phenotype or karyotype were observed. Analysis confirmed heredity of the trait in all animals. A complex functional analysis of the modified animals, including flow cytometry, human serum cytotoxicity test and immunohistochemical detection, was performed to estimate the phenotype effect of genetic modification and this indicated an efficient GGTA1 knock-out in modified pigs.
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- D Lipiński
- Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Poznan University of Life Sciences, Dojazd 11, 60-632, Poznań, Poland
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Poznan University of Life Sciences, Dojazd 11, 60-632, Poznań, Poland
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Poznan University of Life Sciences, Dojazd 11, 60-632, Poznań, Poland
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- Department of Animal Reproduction, National Research Institute of Animal Production, Krakowska 1, 32-083, Balice, Poland
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- Institute of Human Genetics, Polish Academy of Sciences, Strzeszyńska 32, 60-479, Poznań, Poland
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Poznan University of Life Sciences, Dojazd 11, 60-632, Poznań, Poland.,Institute of Human Genetics, Polish Academy of Sciences, Strzeszyńska 32, 60-479, Poznań, Poland
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- Department of Biotechnology and Food Microbiology, Poznan University of Life Sciences, Poznan, Wojska Polskiego 48, 60-627 Poland
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Poznan University of Life Sciences, Dojazd 11, 60-632, Poznań, Poland
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- Department of Animal Reproduction, National Research Institute of Animal Production, Krakowska 1, 32-083, Balice, Poland
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Poznan University of Life Sciences, Dojazd 11, 60-632, Poznań, Poland
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Wiater J, Niedziela M, Posmysz A, Wartalski K, Gajda B, Smorąg Z, Rajfur Z, Karasiński J. Identification of perivascular and stromal mesenchymal stem/progenitor cells in porcine endometrium. Reprod Domest Anim 2017; 53:333-343. [PMID: 29134714 DOI: 10.1111/rda.13109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2017] [Accepted: 10/14/2017] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
Abstract
Mammalian uterus contains a population of mesenchymal stem/progenitor cells that likely contribute to endometrial regeneration during each reproductive cycle. In human and mouse, they reside in perivascular, epithelial and stromal compartments of the endometrial functionalis and basalis. Here, we aimed to identify tissue resident cells expressing mesenchymal stem cell markers CD29, CD44, CD90, CD105, CD140b and CD146 in the porcine endometrium. We used single immunofluorescence and Western blotting. Each of these markers was detected in small cells surrounding endometrial blood vessels. CD105 and CD146 were also expressed in single stromal cells. A few stromal and perivascular cells showed the presence of pluripotency marker Oct4 in the cytoplasm, but not in the nucleus, which may imply they are not truly pluripotent. Endometrial cell cultures were examined for the expression of CD29, CD44, CD90, CD105 and CD140b proteins and tested in wound-healing assay and culture model of chemotaxis. In conclusion, our results demonstrate perivascular location of prospective mesenchymal stem/progenitor cells in the porcine endometrium and may suggest that stromal CD105+ and CD146+ cells represent more mature precursors originating from their perivascular ancestors.
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- J Wiater
- Department of Cell Biology and Imaging, Institute of Zoology and Biomedical Research, Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Krakow, Poland
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- Department of Cell Biology and Imaging, Institute of Zoology and Biomedical Research, Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Krakow, Poland
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- Department of Cell Biology and Imaging, Institute of Zoology and Biomedical Research, Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Krakow, Poland
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- Department of Endocrinology, Institute of Zoology and Biomedical Research, Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Krakow, Poland
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- Department of Animal Reproduction Biotechnology, National Research Institute of Animal Production, Krakow, Poland
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- Department of Animal Reproduction Biotechnology, National Research Institute of Animal Production, Krakow, Poland
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- Department of Biosystems Physics, Faculty of Physics, Astronomy and Applied Computer Science, Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Krakow, Poland
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- Department of Cell Biology and Imaging, Institute of Zoology and Biomedical Research, Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Krakow, Poland
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Roman P, Budziński G, Suszka-Świtek A, Caban A, Oczkowicz G, Czech E, Ryszka F, Wiaderkiewicz R, Smorąg Z, Cierpka L. Caspase-3 Expression and ALT, AST, and GGT Activity After 24 Hours of Porcine Liver Cold Storage, Depending on the Type of Transgenesis. Transplant Proc 2016; 48:1829-32. [PMID: 27496501 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2016.01.069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2015] [Accepted: 01/21/2016] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Because of an insufficient number of human organs for transplantation, xenotransplantation may become an effective alternative. We aimed to analyze if the type of transgenesis has an influence on the hepatic caspase-3 expression, the enzyme that executes apoptosis as well as ALT, AST, and GGT activity after 24 hours of cold storage. METHODS The experiment was carried out on the 24 livers of Polish White Landrace pigs carrying human α1,2-fucosyltransferase and/or α-galactosidase (GAL) genes and livers without this genetic modification (control). Livers were perfused, stored for 24 hours in solution, and subsequently re-flushed. Hepatic concentration of the caspase-3 protein and its mRNA expression were measured just after the animal was killed as well as after 30 minutes of perfusion and after 24 hours of cold storage followed by 30 minutes of reperfusion. Caspase-3 mRNA level was detected with the RT-PCR method. Protein concentration (capsase-3 active and inactive) was assessed with the Western blotting technique. Kinetic methods were applied for the analysis of the ALT, AST, and GGT activity. RESULTS The highest increase of the ALT activity after cold storage was observed in the group with GAL transgenesis, whereas the GGT activity was highest in the unmodified livers. There was no difference in the caspase-3 expression and AST activity after cold storage as compared with the respective initial results (P = .57 and P = .97, respectively). CONCLUSIONS It appears that transgenesis does not aggravate ischemic injury of the liver.
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- P Roman
- Department of General, Vascular, and Transplant Surgery, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
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- Department of General, Vascular, and Transplant Surgery, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland.
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
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- Department of General, Vascular, and Transplant Surgery, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
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- Department of General, Vascular, and Transplant Surgery, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
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- "Biochefa" Pharmaceutical Research Production Plant, Sosnowiec, Poland
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
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- The National Research Institute of Animal Production in Kraków-Balice, Poland
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- Department of General, Vascular, and Transplant Surgery, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
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Roman P, Budziński G, Suszka-Świtek A, Caban A, Oczkowicz G, Wiaderkiewicz R, Ryszka F, Smorąg Z, Cierpka L. Concentration of Tumor Necrosis Factor-α and Interleukin-1β in Isolated Porcine Liver Depending on Type of Transgenesis. Transplant Proc 2016; 48:1840-2. [PMID: 27496504 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2016.01.047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2015] [Accepted: 01/21/2016] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Transgenic animals may serve as organ donors in human organ transplantation. However, the number of the studies addressing all doubts related to this issue is currently insufficient for the clinical application of this approach. The aim of this study was to analyze the hepatic tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and interleukin-1β (IL-1β) synthesis during a 24-hour cold preservation of the transgenic pig liver, depending on the type of transgenesis. MATERIALS AND METHODS The study was carried out on wild-type and transgenic pig livers with transferred human α1,2-fucosyltransferase (FUT) and/or α-galactosidase (GAL) gene (four groups; n = 6). Harvested livers were perfused for 30 minutes and stored for 24 hours in Biolasol (Biochefa) solution at 4°C with a subsequent 30-minute reperfusion (reflush). TNF-α and IL-1β concentrations were analyzed with an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Perfusates were collected during the initial perfusion as well as after 24 hours of preservation and during the reperfusion. Tissue samples were harvested just after animal sacrifice, and after organ perfusion and reperfusion. RESULTS A decrease in TNF-α concentration in homogenates was noted after both perfusion and reperfusion in all experimental groups. In contrast, there was a significant decrease in IL-1β concentration in the group with combined human FUT and GAL transgenes. Concurrently, increases in TNF-α and IL-1β concentrations were observed in the reperfusion perfusates in all groups. CONCLUSION This study shows that IL-1β is synthesized in the ischemic livers of the transgenic animals with both human α1,2-fucosyltransferase and α-galactosidase transgenes. Further analysis is required to determine the importance of this observation.
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- P Roman
- Department of General, Vascular and Transplant Surgery, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
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- Department of General, Vascular and Transplant Surgery, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland.
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
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- Department of General, Vascular and Transplant Surgery, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
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- Department of General, Vascular and Transplant Surgery, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
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- The National Research Institute of Animal Production in Kraków-Balice
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- Biochefa Pharmaceutical Research Production Plant, Sosnowiec, Poland
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- Department of General, Vascular and Transplant Surgery, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
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Cierpka L, Ryszka F, Dolińska B, Smorąg Z, Słomski R, Wiaderkiewicz R, Caban A, Budziński G, Oczkowicz G, Wieczorek J. Biolasol: novel perfusion and preservation solution for kidneys. Transplant Proc 2015; 46:2539-41. [PMID: 25380859 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2014.09.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Biolasol solution (Pharmaceutical Research and Production Plant "Biochefa," Sosnowiec, Poland) is a novel extracellular perfusion and ex vivo hypothermic kidney preservation solution. It ensures maintenance of homeostasis, reduces tissue edema, has low viscosity, and allows the graft to preserve structural and functional integrity. It minimizes ischemia-reperfusion damage. METHODS Perfundates from control and transplanted kidneys flushed with Biolasol or ViaSpan solutions (Arkas, Warszawa, Poland) were analyzed. Parameters of serum and urine collected from 12 pigs after auto-transplantation were also analyzed. Renal medulla was investigated for structural alterations by analyzing hematoxylin and eosin-stained slides. The mean survival time of pigs after the auto-transplantation procedure was the measure for the novel Biolasol solution effectiveness. RESULTS We observed a statistically significant decrease in marker enzyme levels alanine transaminase, aspartate transaminase, lactic dehydrogenase, and ions (Na and K) in pigs with grafts flushed with Biolasol. Histopathologic examination revealed that the renal cortex structure was not damaged after the use of Biolasol solution. CONCLUSION Biolasol solution protects kidneys against ischemia damage and does not differ significantly from the "golden standard" ViaSpan solution.
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- L Cierpka
- Department of General Vascular and Transplant Surgery, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice
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- Pharmaceutical Research and Production Plant Biochefa, Sosnowiec.
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- Pharmaceutical Research and Production Plant Biochefa, Sosnowiec; Department of Applied Pharmacy, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice
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- National Research Institute of Animal Production, Balice
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- Institute of Human Genetics PAN, Poznań
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- Department of Histology & Embryology, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
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- Department of General Vascular and Transplant Surgery, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice
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- Department of General Vascular and Transplant Surgery, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice
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- Department of General Vascular and Transplant Surgery, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice
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- National Research Institute of Animal Production, Balice
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Zeyland J, Gawrońska B, Juzwa W, Jura J, Nowak A, Słomski R, Smorąg Z, Szalata M, Woźniak A, Lipiński D. Transgenic pigs designed to express human α-galactosidase to avoid humoral xenograft rejection. J Appl Genet 2013; 54:293-303. [PMID: 23780397 PMCID: PMC3720986 DOI: 10.1007/s13353-013-0156-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2012] [Revised: 04/18/2013] [Accepted: 05/27/2013] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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The use of animals as a source of organs and tissues for xenotransplantation can overcome the growing shortage of human organ donors. However, the presence of xenoreactive antibodies in humans directed against swine Gal antigen present on the surface of xenograft donor cells leads to the complement activation and immediate xenograft rejection as a consequence of hyperacute reaction. To prevent hyperacute rejection, it is possible to change the swine genome by a human gene modifying the set of donor’s cell surface proteins. The gene construct pGal-GFPBsd containing the human gene encoding α-galactosidase enzyme under the promoter of EF-1α elongation factor ensuring systemic expression was introduced by microinjection into a male pronucleus of the fertilised porcine oocyte. As a result, the founder male pig was obtained with the transgene mapping to chromosome 11p12. The polymerase chain reaction (PCR) analysis revealed and the Southern analysis confirmed transgene integration estimating the approximate number of transgene copies as 16. Flow cytometry analysis revealed a reduction in the level of epitope Gal on the cell surface of cells isolated from F0 and F1 transgenic animals. The complement-mediated cytotoxicity assay showed increased viability of the transgenic cells in comparison with the wild-type, which confirmed the protective influence of α-galactosidase expression.
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- J Zeyland
- Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Poznan University of Life Sciences, Dojazd 11, 60-632, Poznan, Poland.
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Romek M, Gajda B, Rolka M, Smorąg Z. Mitochondrial Activity and Morphology in Developing Porcine Oocytes and Pre-implantation Non-Cultured and Cultured Embryos. Reprod Domest Anim 2010; 46:471-80. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0531.2010.01691.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Gajda B, Smorąg Z. Oocyte and embryo cryopreservation – state of art and recent developments in domestic animals. J Anim Feed Sci 2009. [DOI: 10.22358/jafs/66405/2009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Trzcińska M, Bryła M, Smorąg Z. Effect of liquid storage on membrane integrity and
mitochondrial activity: a new diagnostic method of
evaluating boar sperm quality. J Anim Feed Sci 2008. [DOI: 10.22358/jafs/66625/2008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Jura J, Smorąg Z, Słomski R, Lipiński D, Gajda B. Factors affecting the production of potential
transgenic pigs by DNA microinjection; a six-year
retrospective study. J Anim Feed Sci 2007. [DOI: 10.22358/jafs/66820/2007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Skrzyszowska M, Smorąg Z, Kątska L, Bochenek M. Cattle twins after transfer of demi-embryos derived
from zona-perforated blastocysts. J Anim Feed Sci 1999. [DOI: 10.22358/jafs/68841/1999] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Kątska L, Ryńska B, Smorąg Z. Developmental competence of bovine IVM/IVF
oocytes under different co-culture conditions. J Anim Feed Sci 1998. [DOI: 10.22358/jafs/69309/1998] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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