Background Anethole (AN) is an organic antioxidant compound with a benzene ring and is
expected to have a positive impact on early embryogenesis in mammals. However, no study …

Tannin (TA) improves porcine oocyte cytoplasmic maturation and subsequent embryonic
development after in vitro fertilization (IVF). However, the mechanism through which TA …

This study aimed to determine the underlying mechanism of ramelteon on the competence
of oocyte and subsequent embryo development in pigs during in vitro maturation (IVM). Our …

Melatonin is a neuroendocrine hormone that regulates the circadian rhythm and many other
physiological processes. Its functions are primarily exerted through two subtypes of human …

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 …

Our previous study established that chrysoeriol (CHE) can reduce reactive oxygen species
(ROS) accumulation, apoptosis, and autophagy in vitro culture (IVC) of porcine embryos …

Environmental hypoxia adversely affects reproductive health in humans and animals at high
altitudes. Therefore, how to alleviate the follicle development disorder caused by hypoxia …

Maternal obesity has deleterious effects on oocyte genome methylation establishment, yet
the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. In the present study, we first find that maternal …

Kumulární buňky vznikají v ovariálních folikulech diferenciací ze somatických granulózních
buněk. Jsou uspořádány kolem oocytů ve stratifikovaných shlucích, jejichž nejspodnější …