Human Serum Albumin as a Hidden Source of Variability in IVF Culture Media
Markéta Nezvedová, Volodymyr Porokh, Tami Bočková, Václav Pustka, Drahomíra Kyjovská, Barbora Maierová, Soňa Kloudová, Pavel Otevřel, Zuzana Holubcová
This study identifies human serum albumin as a contaminant in IVF culture media, causing variability in protein profiles that affects embryo assessment and clinical practices.
bioRxiv · May 29, 2025 · PreprintCell Biology