With the nucleus as an exception, mitochondria are the only animal cell organelles
containing their own genetic information, called mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA). During oocyte …

The mitochondria, present in almost all eukaryotic cells, produce energy but also contribute
to many other essential cellular functions. One of the unique characteristics of the …

Mitochondria produce adenosine triphosphate (ATP) while also generating high amounts of
reactive oxygen species (ROS) derived from oxygen metabolism. ROS are small but highly …

The development of oocytes and early embryos is dependent on mitochondrial ATP
production. This reliance on mitochondrial activity, together with the exclusively maternal …

The role of mitochondria as a nexus of developmental regulation in mammalian oogenesis
and early embryogenesis is emerging from basic research in model species and from …

Oocyte quality has long been considered as a main limiting factor for in vitro fertilization
(IVF). In the past decade, extensive observations demonstrated that the mitochondrion plays …

The oocyte is recognised as the largest cell in mammalian species and other multicellular
organisms. Mitochondria represent a high proportion of the cytoplasm in oocytes and …

The oocyte is the largest cell found in multicellular organisms. Mitochondria, as the energy
factories for cells, are found in high numbers in oocytes, as they provide the energy for …

Mitochondria are the key regulators of multiple vital cellular processes, including apoptosis,
calcium homeostasis, and the generation of ATP via the metabolic pathway known as …

Mitochondria have long been known to be the powerhouses of the cell but they also
contribute to redox and Ca 2+ homeostasis, provide intermediary metabolites and store …