Improvements in oocyte competence in superovulated mice following treatment with cilostazol: Ovulation of immature oocytes with high developmental rates
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DOI: 10.1016/j.bcp.2017.04.019
Abstract: Graphical abstract Figure. No Caption available. ABSTRACT Exogenous administration of superovulatory hormones negatively affects oocyte competence in mammals. Phosphodiesterase 3A inhibitors were found to improve competence of oocytes matured in vitro in several species, including… read more here.
Keywords: competence; oocyte competence; immature oocytes; mice ... See more keywords
Acquisition of oocyte competence to develop as an embryo: integrated nuclear and cytoplasmic events
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DOI: 10.1093/humupd/dmx040
Abstract: Infertility affects ~7% of couples of reproductive age with little change in incidence in the last two decades. ART, as well as other interventions, have made major strides in correcting this condition. However, and in… read more here.
Keywords: competence develop; competence; acquisition oocyte; developmental competence ... See more keywords
The role of the PI3K-Akt signaling pathway in the developmental competence of bovine oocytes
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0185045
Abstract: The ovarian follicle encloses oocytes in a microenvironment throughout their growth and acquisition of competence. Evidence suggests a dynamic interplay among follicular cells and oocytes, since they are constantly exchanging “messages”. We dissected bovine ovarian… read more here.
Keywords: competence; akt signaling; follicular cells; pi3k akt ... See more keywords