BACKGROUND DNA damage is a hazard that affects all cells of the body. DNA-damage
repair (DDR) mechanisms are in place to repair damage and restore cellular function, as are …

According to the latest World Health Organization statistics, around 50 to 80 million people
worldwide suffer from infertility, amongst which male factors are responsible for around 20 to …

Embryo development is a dynamic process and critical stages may go unnoticed with the
use of traditional morphologic assessments, especially the timing of embryonic divisions and …

The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effect of vitrification on morphological,
biochemical and functional parameters of matured bovine oocytes at different recovery …

Adequate nutrition is required for maintenance of normal reproduction in cattle. Albumin, the
best marker and fundamental part of nutrition, most abundant plasma protein and major …

Background Previous studies have shown that the vitrification of metaphase II (MII) oocytes
significantly represses their developmental potential. Abnormally increased oxidative stress …

Tetraspanin proteins are mostly known as organizers of molecular complexes on cell
membranes, widely expressed on the surface of most nucleated cells. Although tetraspanins …

Determining egg quality is the foremost challenge in assisted reproductive technology
(ART). Although extensive advances have been made in multiple areas of ART over the last …

In vitro fertilization (IVF) technologies have great potential in the preservation of endangered
species. In the current study, an IVF experiment was carried out to evaluate whether …

This work studies the effect of vitrification of in vitro matured (IVM) prepubertal goat oocytes
on: 1) oocyte damage assessed by reactive oxygen species (ROS) level and apoptosis and …