Table 3 Distribution of Ki67-positive and -negative follicles according to the established and modified isolation protocols. Follicle developmental stages were compared between the previous and modified isolation protocols
From: A modified and tailored human follicle isolation procedure improves follicle recovery and survival
| Follicle stage | Established (n = 29) | Modified (n = 15) | p-value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ki67 + | Ki67 - | Ki67 + | Ki67 - | ||
| Primordial | 1a | 28 | 0a | 15 | 1.000 |
| (3.4%) | 0% | ||||
| Primary | 3b | 26 | 0b | 15 | 0.5402 |
| (10.3%) | 0% | ||||
| Secondary | 4c | 25 | 1c | 14 | 0.6467 |
| (13.8%) | 6.7% | ||||