Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are generated as by-products of aerobic respiration and
metabolism. Mammalian cells have evolved a variety of enzymatic mechanisms to control …

Oxidative stress is involved in the aetiology of defective embryo development. Reactive
oxygen species (ROS) may originate from embryo metabolism and/or embryo surroundings …

Bovine and ovine embryos exposed to a variety of unusual environments prior to the
blastocyst stage have resulted in the development of unusually large offspring which can …

Proper physiological function of the ovaries is very important for the entire female
reproductive system and overall health. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are generated as …

We have previously shown that, while the intrinsic quality of the oocyte is the main factor
affecting blastocyst yield during bovine embryo development in vitro, the main factor …

In the efforts aimed at improving the quality of in-vitro-matured human oocytes, the dynamic
balance and roles of pro-/antioxidants merit further consideration. In-vitromaturation (IVM) is …

The large offspring syndrome (LOS) is observed in bovine and ovine offspring following
transfer of in vitro-produced (IVP) or cloned embryos and is characterized by a multitude of …

Recent advances in molecular technology and in vitro production of bovine embryos have
enabled studies of gene transcription in preimplantation embryos. On the basis of …

Cryopreservation of oocytes and embryos is a crucial step for the widespread and
conservation of animal genetic resources. However, oocytes and early embryos are very …

The mRNA expression of five enzymes: catalase, Cu-Zn-superoxide dismutase (Cu-Zn-
SOD), Mn-superoxide dismutase (Mn-SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GPX), and γ …