A pannexin 1 channelopathy causes human oocyte death
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DOI: 10.1126/scitranslmed.aav8731
Abstract: Inherited dominant mutations in PANX1 cause female infertility characterized by oocyte death. A vital gene for oocytes Infertility is common in both males and females, but the biological causes of female infertility are not as… read more here.
Keywords: death; pannexin; female infertility; human oocyte ... See more keywords
Clinical Application of Antioxidants to Improve Human Oocyte Mitochondrial Function: A Review
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DOI: 10.3390/antiox9121197
Abstract: Mitochondria produce adenosine triphosphate (ATP) while also generating high amounts of reactive oxygen species (ROS) derived from oxygen metabolism. ROS are small but highly reactive molecules that can be detrimental if unregulated. While normally functioning… read more here.
Keywords: improve human; mitochondrial function; human oocyte; review ... See more keywords