The blastocyst is an early embryonic stage in mammalian development. Murine blastocysts can be harvested at day 3.5 p.c. Their inner cell mass contains embryonic stem cells. Multiple murine embryonic stem cell lines have been established. Embryonic stem cells carrying genetically engineered mutations are injected into blastocysts, which are subsequently implanted into pseudopregnant foster mothers.
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(2008). Blastocyst. In: Offermanns, S., Rosenthal, W. (eds) Encyclopedia of Molecular Pharmacology. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-38918-7_5283
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