Synthesis and Degradation of Labelled Glycogen Pools in Preimplantation Mouse Embryos during Short Periods of in vitro Culture

Abstract

The incorporation and turnover of glucose carbon by mouse embryos during short periods of in vitro culture were studied using [U-14C]glucose lis marker. Particular attention was given to the synthesis and degradation of the acid-soluble and acid-insoluble glycogen pools.