In vitro fertilization (IVF) is currently one of the most effective methods of infertility treatment.
An alternative to commonly used ovarian hyperstimulation can become extracorporeal …

Embryo production steps either in vivoor in vitroinclude oocyte meiotic maturation,
fertilization and culture processes. Oocyte maturation is the first step for in vivo or in vitro …

Nutritional supplements of microalgae in small amounts to humans and animals are
considered one of the sources for improving nutritional values throughout the world. The …

Oocytes from prepubertal lambs have lower developmental ability than that from adult ewes.
Follicular fluid (FF) provides an important microenvironment for oocyte development and …

Background: Oocyte and follicular fluid recovery and evaluation are a crucial step in assisted
reproductive technologies. The aims of the current study were to evaluate the ovarian …

Ovarian follicles develop during fetal and postnatal periods through several distinct phases
and they release their matured ova upon puberty. Oocytes surrounded by a single layer of …

The present study aimed to investigate developmental competence of oocytes and embryos
upon dietary Nigella sativa seed (N. sativa) supplementation. Developmental competence of …

The present study investigated the developmental competence of germinal vesicle (GV)
oocytes and the resulting embryos upon dietary Dunaliella salina (DS) supplementation …

Oocytes of the antral follicles are bathed in extracellular fluid, which is termed follicular fluid
(FF). Follicular fluid is synthesized from a transudate of blood plasma and from secretions of …

Oocytes are bathed in extracellular fluid of the antral follicles, which is termed follicular fluid
(FF). Follicular fluid is synthesized from secretions of theca, granulosa and cumulus cells …