A collective term for medical technologies that support pregnancy, including in vitro fertilization (IVF), intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), and embryo cryopreservation and warming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An embryo stage formed approximately 5\u20136 days after fertilization, associated with improved implantation outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The process of warming vitrified embryos, oocytes, or sperm for use in treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chemical substances that protect cells from damage during freezing. A critical component of vitrification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The process of supporting the development of fertilized eggs. Specialized culture media, incubators, and instruments play a critical role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A cluster of cells after fertilization, developing from an early-stage embryo to a blastocyst.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The procedure of transferring an embryo into the uterus. Kitazato\u2019s embryo transfer catheters are used in this process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An equipment used for embryo culture that maintains constant temperature, CO\u2082, and O\u2082 levels. A stable environment is essential for proper embryo development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A fertilization technique in which a single sperm is directly injected into an oocyte. The precision of specialized pipettes directly affects treatment outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Environmental conditions such as temperature, humidity, air conditioning, and VOC control that affect embryo culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Products that directly affect embryo development environments and the outcomes of cryopreservation and warming processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Micromachined tools used for ICSI and cellular manipulation. One of Kitazato\u2019s areas of expertise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A medical procedure to collect oocytes from the ovaries. Dedicated instruments such as Kitazato\u2019s oocyte pick-up needles are used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A critical function at Kitazato that minimizes lot-to-lot variation and ensures the reproducibility and safety of reproductive medical products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The process of warming cryopreserved embryos, oocytes, or sperm for use in fertility treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The management of records tracking reproductive medical products from manufacturing through distribution. A key concept in Kitazato\u2019s quality assurance system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Medical needs for which sufficient treatment options do not yet exist. We contribute to addressing these needs through technological development in the field of reproductive medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Activities conducted to verify that manufacturing processes and operations are performed correctly and reproducibly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A cryopreservation method that uses high concentrations of cryoprotectants and ultra-rapid cooling to suppress ice crystal formation and minimize cellular damage.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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