Selenium (Se) is an essential micronutrient that has several important functions in animal
and human health. The biological functions of Se are carried out by selenoproteins …

Folliculogenesis is a complex process that requires integration of autocrine, paracrine, and
endocrine factors together with tightly regulated interactions between granulosa cells and …

The follicle is the functional unit of the ovary, whereby ovarian development is largely
dependent on the development of the follicles themselves. The activation, growth, and …

BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of sodium selenite (SS) on
reactive oxygen species (ROS) production, total antioxidant capacity (TAC) and glutathione …

Purpose This study was designed to investigate the effect of alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) on
reactive oxygen species (ROS) production, total antioxidant capacity (TAC) and …

The in vitro culture systems of ovarian preantral follicles have been developed for studying
follicular and oocyte growth, for future use of immature oocytes as sources of fertilizable …

Radiotherapy is a major factor contributing to female infertility by inducing premature ovarian
failure (POF). Therefore, the need for an effective radioprotective agent is evident. The …

Background: The aim of this study was to design and assess the effects of hydroalcoholic
extract of Matricaria chamomilla (MC) on preantral follicle culture of mouse ovaries in a three …

Female reproductive (ovarian) aging is distinctively characterized by a markedly reduced
reproductive function due to a remarkable decline in quality and quantity of follicles and …

Purpose Canc er is the second leading cause of death in children in developed countries
and most of childhood malignancies can be treated with chemo-radiotherapy. Although …