While follicular fluid (FF) is well known to provide an optimal environment for oogenesis, its
functional roles following its release into the oviduct during ovulation are currently elusive …

Follicular fluid (FF) fills the interior portion of the ovarian antral follicle and provides a
suitable microenvironment for the growth of the enclosed oocyte through molecular factors …

Oviductal extracellular vesicles (oEVs) are emerging as key players in the gamete/embryo–
oviduct interactions that contribute to successful pregnancy. Various positive effects of oEVs …

Cumulus cell (CC) expansion is pivotal for oocyte maturation, during which CCs release
factors that initiate paracrine signaling within the follicular fluid (FF). The FF is abundant in …

Expansion of the cumulus complex surrounding the oocyte is critical for ovulation of a
fertilizable egg. The ovulation-inducing surge of luteinizing hormone leads to an increased …

Follicular fluid within ovarian antral follicles contains numerous factors, which influence the
development of a healthy oocyte including nucleic acids, steroids, proteins, and extracellular …

Simple Summary Before the union of an egg and spermatozoon, several vital processes
occur for fertilization in the female reproductive system. One of these processes is the …

Exosomes and microvesicles (ie, extracellular vesicles: EVs) have been identified within
ovarian follicular fluid and recent evidence suggests that EVs are able to elicit profound …

Pregnancy success results from the interaction of multiple factors, among them are
folliculogenesis and early embryonic development. Failure during these different processes …

The oviduct provides optimum physiological and biochemical milieu essential for successful
fertilization, early embryo development and facilitates functional maturation of spermatozoa …