In addition to their role in generating energy (ATP), other possible regulatory functions for
mitochondria in the mature oocyte, preimplantation stage embryo and differentiating …

The role of mitochondria as a nexus of developmental regulation in mammalian oogenesis
and early embryogenesis is emerging from basic research in model species and from …

The oocyte requires a vast supply of energy after fertilization to support critical events such
as spindle formation, chromatid separation, and cell division. Until blastocyst implantation …

Mitochondria have long been known to be the powerhouses of the cell but they also
contribute to redox and Ca 2+ homeostasis, provide intermediary metabolites and store …

Sequential observation of mitochondrial distribution in mouse oocytes and embryos Page 1
Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics, Vol. 10, No. 6, 1993 ANIMAL INVESTIGATIONS …

This review examines the place of mitochondria in the life cycle through oogenesis,
ovulation and early embryogenesis. Mitochondria are semi-autonomous organelles …

The mitochondria, present in almost all eukaryotic cells, produce energy but also contribute
to many other essential cellular functions. One of the unique characteristics of the …

The distribution and functions of mitochondria in stem cells have not been examined, yet the
contributions of these organelles to stem cell viability and differentiation must be vitally …

Mitochondria are the most abundant organelles in the mammalian oocyte and early embryo.
While their role in ATP production has long been known, only recently has their contribution …

Mitochondrial dysfunction is widely implicated in various human diseases, through
mechanisms that go beyond mitochondria's well-established role in energy generation …