The oviduct or Fallopian tube is the anatomical region where every new life begins in
mammalian species. After a long journey, the spermatozoa meet the oocyte in the specific …

A variety of evolutionary processes has led to the development of different organs to ensure
that internal fertilization occur successfully. Fallopian tubes are a particularly interesting …

In mammals, the oviduct (or the Fallopian tube in humans) can be divided into the
infundibulum (responsible for oocyte pick-up), ampulla (site of fertilization), isthmus (where …

In mammals, sperm ascension within the female reproductive tract involves a transient
adhesion to the caudal isthmus of the oviduct. Sperm adhesion to this specialized region …

Mammalian oocytes are surrounded by an extracellular coat called the zona pellucida (ZP),
which, from an evolutionary point of view, is the most ancient of the coats that envelope …

To evaluate the effect of bovine oviductal fluid (OF) supplementation during in vitro culture of
bovine embryos on their development and quality, in vitro-produced zygotes were cultured …

A block to polyspermy is required for successful fertilisation and embryo survival in
mammals. A higher incidence of polyspermy is observed during in vitro fertilisation (IVF) …

A reliable, easy to assess marker for fertility in agricultural species would be highly desirable
and Anti-Müllerian Hormone (AMH) is a promising candidate. This review summarizes …

Assisted reproduction technology (ART) protocols are used in livestock for the improvement
and preservation of their genetics and to enhance reproductive efficiency. In the case of …

Millions or billions of sperm are deposited by artificial insemination or natural mating into the
cow reproductive tract but only a few arrive at the site of fertilization and only one fertilizes an …