Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common ovarian disorder associated with
androgen excess in women, which justifies the growing interest of endocrinologists. Great …

In the United States, 36.5% of women between the ages of 20 and 39 years are obese. This
obesity results in not only metabolic disorders including type II diabetes and cardiovascular …

Heat stress may adversely affect physiochemical and immune responses of livestock and
alter biological functions. The comfort or thermoneutral zone for livestock, which has long …

Obesity, diabetes, and related metabolic disorders are major health issues worldwide. As
the epidemic of metabolic disorders continues, the associated medical co-morbidities …

Mitochondria play vital roles in oocyte functions and they are critical indicators of oocyte
quality which is important for fertilization and development into viable offspring. Quality …

Mounting evidence suggests a role for mitochondrial dysfunction in the pathogenesis of
many diseases, including type 2 diabetes, aging, and ovarian failure. Because of the central …

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is typically characterized by a polycystic ovarian
morphology, hyperandrogenism, ovulatory dysfunction, and infertility. Furthermore, PCOS …

Background Besides being a risk factor for multiple metabolic disorders, obesity could affect
female reproduction. While increased adiposity is associated with hormonal changes that …

The purpose of this study was to investigate the changes in mitochondria in porcine MII-
stage oocytes after open pulled straw (OPS) vitrification and to determine their roles in …

Heat stress (HS) is a multi-factorial problem that negatively affects livestock health and
productivity and is closely linked with animal welfare. While HS may not be harmful when …