Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a prevalent hormonal disorder of premenopausal
women worldwide and is characterized by reproductive, endocrine, and metabolic …

Embryo implantation involves the intimate interaction between an implantation-competent
blastocyst and a receptive uterus, which occurs in a limited time period known as the …

Transcriptional control requires epigenetic changes directed by mitochondrial tricarboxylic
acid (TCA) cycle metabolites. In the mouse embryo, global epigenetic changes occur during …

The role of mitochondria as a nexus of developmental regulation in mammalian oogenesis
and early embryogenesis is emerging from basic research in model species and from …

The negative impact of obesity on reproductive success is well documented but the stages at
which development of the conceptus is compromised and the mechanisms responsible for …

Oocyte and embryo metabolism are closely linked with their subsequent developmental
capacity. Lipids are a potent source of cellular energy, yet little is known about lipid …

Mitochondria have long been known to be the powerhouses of the cell but they also
contribute to redox and Ca 2+ homeostasis, provide intermediary metabolites and store …

Ecofriendly nanostructured materials have been proposed as promising alternative control
means to prevent plant diseases. Chitosan nanoparticles (CN), silica nanoparticles (SN) and …

The Trp53 gene family member Trp73 encodes two major groups of protein isoforms, TAp73
and ΔNp73, with opposing pro-and anti-apoptotic functions; consequently, their relative ratio …

Mitochondria are the most abundant organelles in the mammalian oocyte and early embryo.
While their role in ATP production has long been known, only recently has their contribution …