Mitochondria are energy provider organelles in eukaryotic cells that contain their own
specific genome. This review addresses structural and functional properties of mitochondria …

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

The oocyte is recognised as the largest cell in mammalian species and other multicellular
organisms. Mitochondria represent a high proportion of the cytoplasm in oocytes and …

The development of oocytes and early embryos is dependent on mitochondrial ATP
production. This reliance on mitochondrial activity, together with the exclusively maternal …

Mitochondria have a crucial role in cellular function and exhibit remarkable plasticity,
adjusting both their structure and activity to meet the changing energy demands of a cell …

In reproduction, mitochondria produce bioenergy, help to synthesize biomolecules, and
support the ovaries, oogenesis, and preimplantation embryos, thereby facilitating healthy …

Oocyte health is tightly tied to mitochondria given their role in energy production, metabolite
supply, calcium (Ca 2+) buffering, and cell death regulation, among others. In turn …

Mitochondria, originally of bacterial origin, are highly dynamic organelles that have evolved
a symbiotic relationship within eukaryotic cells. Mitochondria undergo dynamic, stage …

Oocyte quality is one of the most important factors involving in female reproduction. The
number of compromised oocytes will increase with maternal age, while mitochondrial …

The mitochondria of the oocyte are a prominent source of energy metabolism as well as
mitochondrial DNA that will later populate the cells of the offspring. Recent discoveries …