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 …

In brief This review discusses advances in the knowledge of epigenetic mechanisms
regulating mitochondrial DNA and the relationship with reproductive biology. Abstract …

Objective Skeletal muscle is a heterogeneous and dynamic tissue that adapts to functional
demands and substrate availability by modulating muscle fiber size and type. The concept of …

If not properly managed, acute lung injuries, either through direct or indirect causes, have
the potential to present serious risk for many patients worldwide. One of the mechanisms for …

The lipid droplet (LD) is a central hub for fatty acid metabolism in cells. Here we define the
dynamics and explore the role of LDs in skeletal muscle satellite cells (SCs), a stem cell …

Small molecules, including metabolites and lipids, provide information on metabolic
pathways and active biological processes in living organisms. They are often diagnostic of …

High serum concentrations of kidney-derived protein uromodulin [Tamm-Horsfall protein
(THP)] have recently been shown to be independently associated with low mortality in both …

Secretions of the endometrium are vital for peri-implantation growth and development of the
sheep conceptus. Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are present in the uterine lumen, emanate …

Previous studies have discussed the importance of an optimal range of metabolic activity
during preimplantation development. To avoid factors than can trigger an undesirable …

Trabecular meshwork (TM) tissue is subjected to constant mechanical stress due to the
ocular pulse created by the cardiac cycle. This brings about alterations in the membrane …