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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%

  
  1. Different letters (a, b, c) in each row indicate significant differences (a, b, c p < 0.05)