Ovulation rate and litter size are the main reproductive traits with high economic value in the
sheep breeding industry. In this study, three Shal ewes (multiparous) and three Sangsari …

Obesity and hyperandrogenemia are known to have adverse effects on both developing
follicle and endometrium receptivity in polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Insulin …

Energy balance is an important feature for spermatozoa production in the testis. The 5′-
AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) is a sensor of cell energy, has been implicated as a …

Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is an endogenously produced signaling molecule that belongs to
the group of gasotransmitters along with nitric oxide (NO) and carbon monoxide (CO). H2S …

The quality of avian semen is an important economic trait in poultry production. The present
study examines the in vitro effects of non-thermal dielectric barrier discharge plasma on …

The normal function of mitochondria in the hepatic parenchyma can be disrupted by
ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) damage during liver transplantation. The pathology of these …

Diabetes mellitus is known as the “epidemic of the century” due to its global prevalence.
Several pre-clinical and clinical studies have shown that male germ cell toxicity is one of the …

Main conclusion Production of compound K (a ginsenoside saponin) and its precursors in
transgenic tobacco resulted in stunted growth and seed set failure, which may be caused by …

Adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK) is a highly conserved
heterotrimeric complex that acts as an intracellular energy sensor. Based on recent …

Although supplementation with docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) during porcine oocyte IVM is
well-established, the available data are limited due to the lack of consistency. Moreover, to …