Apoptosis, a genetically programmed cellular event leads to biochemical and morphological
changes in cells. Alterations in DNA caused by several factors affect nucleus and ultimately …

The use of pigs in neuroscience research has increased in the past decade, which has seen
broader recognition of the potential of pigs as an animal for experimental modeling of …

Assisted reproductive technologies (ARTs) have been proposed as a means of overcoming
the significant challenges of managing small, isolated populations of endangered species in …

Endometrial cells take part in embryo–maternal communication, as well as supporting the
immune system in defending against invading pathogens. The aim of the present study was …

Assisted reproductive technology (ART) has led to the birth of millions of babies. In cattle,
thousands of embryos are produced annually. However, since the introduction and …

It has been proposed that the viability of early mammalian embryos is associated with a
metabolism that is “quiet” rather than “active”(Leese HJ, 2002: BioEssays 24: 845–849). The …

Contents Cryopreservation of in vitro‐derived bovine embryos is a crucial step for the
widespread reproduction and conservation of valuable high‐merit animals. Given the …

This article revisits the hypothesis, proposed in 2002, that the successful development of
oocytes and preimplantation mammalian embryos is associated with a metabolism which is …

BACKGROUND It has been proposed that preimplantation embryo viability during culture
and following embryo transfer is associated with a 'quiet'metabolism. Viable embryos may …

Several cytokines and prostaglandins play an important role in preparing the endometrium
for implantation and mediating pro-inflammatory events. The aim of the present study was to …