The oviductal fluid is the first environment experienced by mammalian embryos at the very
beginning of life. However, it has long been believed that the oviductal environment was not …

The mammalian oviduct is the place where life begins as it is the site of fertilization and
preimplantation embryo development. Recent research has highlighted the important role …

Background The success of early reproductive events depends on an appropriate
communication between gametes/embryos and the oviduct. Extracellular vesicles (EVs) …

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 …

An intact embryo‐maternal communication is critical for the establishment of a successful
pregnancy. To date, a huge number of studies have been performed describing the complex …

The oviduct is a complex and organized thin tubular structure connecting the ovary with the
uterus. It is the site of final sperm capacitation, oocyte fertilization and, in most species, the …

The mammalian reproduction is a process of controlled cellular growth and development
regulated by constant communication between the gametes, the subsequent embryo and …

The oviduct is a complex and organized thin tubular structure connecting the ovary with the
uterus. It is the site of final sperm capacitation, oocyte fertilization and, in most species, the …

During maternal recognition of pregnancy (MRP), a conceptus-derived signal leads to the
persistence of the corpus luteum and the maintenance of gestation. In the horse, the nature …

Embryo-derived extracellular vesicles (EVs) may play a role in mediating the embryo-
maternal dialogue at the oviduct, potentially carrying signals reflecting embryo quality. We …