BACKGROUND Within the antral follicle, the oocyte is reliant on metabolic support from its
surrounding somatic cells. Metabolism plays a critical role in oocyte developmental …

Metabolism and ATP levels within the oocyte and adjacent cumulus cells are associated
with quality of oocyte and optimal development of a healthy embryo. Lipid metabolism …

In mammalian ovaries, oocytes are physically coupled to somatic granulosa cells, and this
coupling is crucial for the growth and development of competent oocytes as it mediates the …

Oocyte quality is affected by many factors, among which the environment of growth and
maturation seems to be crucial. Studies show that well balanced oocyte energy metabolism …

Simple Summary The efficiency of producing embryos using in vitro technologies in cattle
species remains lower when compared to mice, indicating that the proportion of female …

The ovarian reserve is defined as the quantity of oocytes stored in the ovary or the number of
oocytes that can be recruited. Ovarian reserve can be affected by many factors, including …

It is being increasingly recognized that the processes of lipogenesis and lipolysis are
important for providing an essential energy source during oocyte maturation and embryo …

The ability of an oocyte to undergo successful cytoplasmic and nuclear maturation,
fertilization and embryo development is referred to as the oocyte's quality or developmental …

Steroid hormones secreted by granulosa cells are essential for maintaining normal
development of chicken follicles. Our previous sequencing data indicated that miR-181b-5p …

Sexual reproduction requires the fertilization of a female gamete after it has undergone
optimal development. Various aspects of oocyte development and many molecular actors in …