The protocol presented here describes the inhibition of the Ser/Thr kinase mTor during IVM of bovine oocytes. This approach can facilitate the investigation of meiotic progression and translational control. It also contributes to the definition of developmental competence and the improvement of IVM conditions.
Kreißelmeier, M., Mayer, S., Wrenzycki, C., Pöhland, R., Tomek, W. Inactivation of mTor: A Tool to Investigate Meiotic Progression and Translational Control During Bovine Oocyte Maturation. J. Vis. Exp. (Pending Publication), e53689, doi: (2015).