Lipid is the main energy storage and its metabolites act as important bioactive materials in
mammalian follicles. Triglycerides in cumulus-oocyte complexes (COCs) break down into …

Cholesterol is an important substrate for the synthesis of ovarian sex hormones and has an
important influence on follicular development. The cholesterol in follicular fluid is mainly …

Ovarian follicle provides a favorable environment for enclosed oocytes, which acquire their
competence in supporting embryo development in tight communications with somatic …

It has been found that the quality of oocytes from obese women has been compromised and
subsequent embryos displayed arrested development. The compromised quality may be …

Cholesterol is an essential component of animal cells. Different regulatory mechanisms
converge to maintain adequate levels of this lipid because both its deficiency and excess …

Purpose The present study aimed to provide a non-invasive approach to studying
mechanisms responsible for oocyte development. Methods To this end, follicular fluid (FF) …

Oocyte intracellular lipids are mainly stored in lipid droplets (LD) providing energy for proper
growth and development. Lipids are also important signalling molecules involved in the …

Background Follicular fluid is an important external environment for the growth and
development of oocytes. A thorough identification of specific components in follicular fluid …

This study assessed the lipid composition of oocytes from different follicle sizes and
compared the expression of lipid-related genes and follicular fluid (FF) molecules between …

The relationship among maternal lipid metabolism, fetal development, and adult disease of
the offspring represents an emerging topic of high epidemiological relevance. The present …