Ascorbic acid promotes the reproductive function of porcine immature Sertoli cells through transcriptome reprogramming
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DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2020.09.022
Abstract: Vitamin C (ascorbic acid, AA) can regulate antioxidation and affect many cellular processes. However, the effect of AA on the reproduction of male animals remains less explored. Here, we showed that by supplementing exogenous AA… read more here.
Keywords: porcine immature; ascorbic acid; sertoli cells; reproductive function ... See more keywords
Effect of porcine immature oocyte vitrification on oocyte-cumulus cell gap junctional intercellular communication
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DOI: 10.1186/s40813-020-00175-x
Abstract: Vitrification may severely affect cumulus cells and oocyte morphology and viability, limiting their maturation and developmental potential. The aim of this study was to evaluate the gap junction intercellular communication (GJIC) integrity after the vitrification… read more here.
Keywords: porcine immature; cumulus; intercellular communication; vitrification ... See more keywords