Vitamin C protects against defects induced by juglone during porcine oocyte maturation
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DOI: 10.1002/jcp.28555
Abstract: Juglone, a naphthoquinone isolated from many species of the Juglandaceae family, has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries because of its antiviral, antibacterial, and antitumor activities. However, the toxicity of juglone has also… read more here.
Keywords: oocyte maturation; juglone exposure; porcine oocyte; juglone ... See more keywords
Melatonin protects against defects induced by malathion during porcine oocyte maturation
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DOI: 10.1002/jcp.29189
Abstract: Malathion (MAL) is a common organophosphorus pesticide and affects both animal and human reproduction. However, the mechanisms regarding how MAL affects the mammalian oocyte quality and how to prevent it have not been fully investigated.… read more here.
Keywords: oocyte maturation; porcine; lipid droplet; malathion ... See more keywords
Inhibition of N-WASP affects actin-mediated cytokinesis during porcine oocyte maturation.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2020.01.005
Abstract: N-WASP is the mammalian ortholog of WASP which is an actin nucleation promoting factor and has been reported to regulate actin nucleation and polymerization for multiple cell activities. However, the expression and functions of N-WASP… read more here.
Keywords: oocyte maturation; inhibition; porcine; wasp ... See more keywords
Toxic effects and possible mechanisms of hydrogen sulfide and/or ammonia on porcine oocyte maturation in vitro.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.toxlet.2017.12.019
Abstract: Previous studies suggest that hydrogen sulfide (H2S) and ammonia (NH3) are two major air pollutants which can cause damage to porcine health. However, the mechanisms underlying toxic effects of these compounds on porcine oocyte maturation… read more here.
Keywords: oocyte maturation; maturation vitro; maturation; hydrogen sulfide ... See more keywords