Reproductive biology is a uniquely important topic since it is about germ cells, which are
central for transmitting genetic information from generation to generation. In this review, we …

CDC42 is a member of the Rho‐GTPase family and is involved in a variety of cellular
functions including regulation of cell cycle progression, constitution of the actin backbone …

In mammalian females, oocytes are stored in the ovary and meiosis is arrested at the
diplotene stage of prophase I. When females reach puberty oocytes are selectively recruited …

Fumonisin B1 (FB1), as the most prevalent and toxic fumonisin, poses a health threat to
humans and animals. The cytotoxicity of FB1 is closely related to oxidative stress and …

The use of bisphenol A (BPA) has been restricted due to its endocrine-disrupting effects. As
a widely used alternative to BPA today, environmental levels of bisphenol Z (BPZ) continue …

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS‐CoV‐2) was reported in
December 2019 and rapidly became a pandemic as coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) …

Oocyte activation via dual inhibition of protein synthesis and phosphorylation has improved
in vitro embryo production in different mammalian species. In this study, we evaluated the …

Primary Ovarian Insufficiency (POI) is one of the main diseases causing female infertility that
occurs in about 1% of women between 30-40 years of age. There are few effective methods …

Background To achieve oocyte competence for successful fertilization, bidirectional
communication between oocyte and granulosa cells is crucial. The acquisition of meiotic …

The involvement of specific phosphodiesterases (PDEs) in the modulation of cAMP and
thereby spontaneous meiotic resumption remains poorly understood. This work aims to …