Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) has been discovered and characterized for
several decades, yet its expression pattern in non-neuronal tissues like ovary and potential …

In ovarian follicles, cumulus cells communicate with the oocyte through gap junction
intercellular communication (GJIC), to nurture the oocyte and control its meiosis arrest and …

This study aimed to evaluate the effects of donor age on lipid metabolism during in vitro
maturation (IVM) of pigs cumulus‐oocyte complexes (COCs). We evaluated transcript levels …

Acrylamide (ACR) is a chemical compound with severe neurotoxicity, genotoxicity,
carcinogenicity and reproductive toxicity. Recent studies showed that ACR impairs the …

The cumulus-oocyte complex (COC) matrix plays a critical role in the ovulation and
fertilization process and a major predictor of oocyte quality. Proteomics studies of follicular …

Background Recently, defects in mammalian oocytes maturation induced by environmental
pollution results in the decreasing animal reproduction. Animal exposed to glyphosate is …

It has been suggested that spermatozoa can deliver mRNAs to the oocyte during fertilisation.
Using reverse transcription and real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction analysis …

This study describes the updated, fine structure of human gametes, the human fertilization
process, and human embryos, mainly derived from assisted reproductive technology (ART) …

The present study was designed to investigate the effects of Quercetin on the developmental
competence of bovine oocytes and cumulus-granulosa cells (CGs). Two groups of immature …

Prolificacy is an important trait of livestock, especially for species with multiple births, such as
sheep. The leptin receptor (LEPR) is considered as a major candidate gene that affects the …