According to the World Health Organization, infertility affects up to 14% of couples under
reproductive age, leading to an exponential rise in the use of assisted reproduction as a …

The oviduct is an important reproductive structure that connects the ovary to the uterus and
takes place to important events such as oocyte final maturation, fertilization and early …

Early embryonic development occurs in the oviduct, where an ideal microenvironment is
provided by the epithelial cells and by the oviductal fluid produced by these cells. The …

Background In vitro production of bovine embryos is a well-established technology, but the
in vitro culture (IVC) system still warrants improvements, especially regarding embryo …

Embryo-maternal reproductive tract interactions are pivotal for successful pregnancy. The
present study predicted the molecules modulating embryo-uterine communication by …

High rates of early pregnancy loss are a critical issue in dairy herds, particularly in seasonal,
grazing systems. Components of the uterine luminal fluid (ULF), on which the early embryo …

In vitro-produced embryos are constantly exposed to stressful conditions that can lead to the
activation of the apoptotic pathway. The nuclear Kappa B factor (NF-κB) is an inflammatory …

Tradicionalmente, la selección de embriones bovinos para transferencia se basa en sus
características morfológicas por ser simple y rápido, sin embargo, los valores cualitativos …

During pregnancy, the maternal immune system must be altered to protect the partially non-
self fetus from attack. Our previous studies show an inflammatory response in the uterus of …

Despite interventions and synchronization methods, early embryonic loss in cattle is 30-
50%. Embryo development is dependent on proper secretion of glucose into the uterine …