The influence of macrophage co-culture to the fertility rate and blastocyst formation rate of the mouse's oocytes

Objective:To investigate the effect of co-culture with peritoneal macrophage to the fertility rate and blastocyst formation rate of the mouse’s oocytes.Methods:A total of 15 KunMing mice aged 10-14 weeks were undergone ovulation induction and oocytes collection.The oocytes were randomly divided into three groups.The first group was the control group and cultured without macrophage;the second group(experimental group 1)was co-cultured with macrophages right after oocytes collection;the third group(experimental group 2)was cultured alone after oocytes retrieval,and co-cultured with macrophages from 8 cell stage.Results:1.The fertility rate in control group(91.0%)and experimental group 2(93.7%)was significantly higher than that in experimental group 1(72.0%,P<0.001).2.Blastocyst formation rate of the fertilized oocytes in the experimental group 2(78.2%)was much higher than control group(60.3%,P<0.001).3.Blastocyst formation rate of the oocytes in experimental group 2(73.2%)was much higher than control group(54.8%)and experimental group 1(50.0%),which were statistically significant.Conclusions:1.Co-culture with peritoneal macrophages had an adverse influence on the fertilization process.2.Peritoneal macrophages could enhance the mouse embryonic development and increase the blastocyst formation rate.