[HTML][HTML] Roles of melatonin in the field of reproductive medicine

W Yong, H Ma, M Na, T Gao, Y Zhang, L Hao… - Biomedicine & …, 2021 - Elsevier
Melatonin, mostly released by the pineal gland, is a circadian rhythm-regulated and
multifunctional hormone. Great advances in melatonin research have been made, including …

[HTML][HTML] Impact of stress on oocyte quality and reproductive outcome

S Prasad, M Tiwari, AN Pandey, TG Shrivastav… - Journal of biomedical …, 2016 - Springer
Stress is an important factor that affects physical and mental status of a healthy person
disturbing homeostasis of the body. Changes in the lifestyle are one of the major causes that …

[HTML][HTML] The role of oxidative stress and natural antioxidants in ovarian aging

L Yang, Y Chen, Y Liu, Y Xing, C Miao… - Frontiers in …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
The ovarian system comprises vital organs in females and is of great significance for the
maintenance of reproductive potential and endocrine stability. Although complex …

The role of antioxidant enzymes in the ovaries

S Wang, G He, M Chen, T Zuo, W Xu… - Oxidative medicine and …, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Proper physiological function of the ovaries is very important for the entire female
reproductive system and overall health. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are generated as …

Apoptosis in mammalian oocytes: a review

M Tiwari, S Prasad, A Tripathi, AN Pandey, I Ali… - Apoptosis, 2015 - Springer
Apoptosis causes elimination of more than 99% of germ cells from cohort of ovary through
follicular atresia. Less than 1% of germ cells, which are culminated in oocytes further …

Exploring the role of Azadirachta indica (neem) and its active compounds in the regulation of biological pathways: an update on molecular approach

S Sarkar, RP Singh, G Bhattacharya - 3 Biotech, 2021 - Springer
In ethnomedicine, plant parts and compounds are used traditionally to treat different
diseases. Neem (Azadirachta indica A. Juss) is the most versatile and useful medicinal plant …

Mechanisms of action of non-enzymatic antioxidants to control oxidative stress during in vitro follicle growth, oocyte maturation, and embryo development

BR Silva, JRV Silva - Animal reproduction science, 2023 - Elsevier
In vitro follicle growth and oocyte maturation still has a series of limitations, since not all
oocytes matured in vitro have the potential to develop in viable embryos. One of the factors …

[HTML][HTML] Reactive oxygen species generation and use of antioxidants during in vitro maturation of oocytes

M Khazaei, F Aghaz - International journal of fertility & sterility, 2017 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
In vitro maturation (IVM) is emerging as a popular technology at the forefront of fertility
treatment and preservation. However, standard in vitro culture (IVC) conditions usually …

Azadirachta indica A. Juss (neem) as a contraceptive: An evidence-based review on its pharmacological efficiency

SM Patil, PS Shirahatti, CK VB, R Ramu, N Prasad - Phytomedicine, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract Background Azadirachta indica A. Juss. is an Indian medicinal plant with
innumerable pharmacological properties. Studies have proven that the phytochemicals from …

[HTML][HTML] An Overview on the Anticancer Activity of Azadirachta indica (Neem) in Gynecological Cancers

MA Moga, A Bălan, CV Anastasiu… - International journal of …, 2018 - mdpi.com
In recent years, a wide range of studies have pointed out the importance of nutraceuticals as
reservoirs of therapeutic compounds for several diseases, including cancer. This study is …