Extracellular vesicles and the oviduct function

EA Harris, KK Stephens, W Winuthayanon - International Journal of …, 2020 - mdpi.com
In mammals, the oviduct (or the Fallopian tube in humans) can be divided into the
infundibulum (responsible for oocyte pick-up), ampulla (site of fertilization), isthmus (where …

Exosomes and melatonin: Where their destinies intersect

AA Novais, LGA Chuffa, DAPC Zuccari… - Frontiers in …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Cell-to-cell communication is a broad and complex process associated with regular stimuli
to maintain healthy cell interactions. One of the agents capable of cellular communication is …

Extracellular vesicle research in reproductive science: Paving the way for clinical achievements

E Aleksejeva, N Zarovni, K Dissanayake… - Biology of …, 2022 - academic.oup.com
Mammalian conception involves a multitude of reciprocal interactions via a molecular
dialogue between mother and conceptus. Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are secreted …

The complicated effects of extracellular vesicles and their cargos on embryo implantation

NX Jiang, XL Li - Frontiers in endocrinology, 2021 - frontiersin.org
As a rate-limiting step in pregnancy, embryo implantation is highly dependent on
intercellular communication. Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are newly identified to be important …

Paternal high-fat diet altered SETD2 gene methylation in sperm of F0 and F1 mice

S Wei, S Luo, H Zhang, Y Li, J Zhao - Genes & Nutrition, 2023 - Springer
Paternal high-fat diet (HFD) can alter the epigenetics of sperm DNA, resulting in the
transmission of obesity-related traits to the offspring. Previous studies have mainly focused …

Extracellular vesicles affecting embryo development in vitro: a potential culture medium supplement

Y Xue, H Zheng, Y Xiong, K Li - Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are nanometer-sized lipid bilayer vesicles released by cells,
playing a crucial role in mediating cellular communication. This review evaluates the effect …

From spermatogenesis to fertilisation: the role of melatonin on ram spermatozoa

A Casao, V Peña-Delgado, R Pérez-Pe - Domestic Animal Endocrinology, 2025 - Elsevier
This review presents recent findings on the effect of melatonin on ram spermatozoa. This
hormone regulates seasonal reproduction in the ovine species through the hypothalamic …

Exogenous melatonin in the culture medium does not affect the development of in vivo-derived pig embryos but substantially improves the quality of in vitro-produced …

CA Martinez, C Cuello, I Parrilla, C Maside, G Ramis… - Antioxidants, 2022 - mdpi.com
Cloned and transgenic pigs are relevant human disease models and serve as potential
donors for regenerative medicine and xenotransplantation. These technologies demand …

Theragnostic applications of mammal and plant-derived extracellular vesicles: latest findings, current technologies, and prospects

NB Ali, AF Abdull Razis, DJ Ooi, KW Chan, N Ismail… - Molecules, 2022 - mdpi.com
The way cells communicate is not fully understood. However, it is well-known that
extracellular vesicles (EVs) are involved. Researchers initially thought that EVs were used …

Therapeutic potential of extracellular vesicles for sepsis treatment

SM Kronstadt, AE Pottash, D Levy, S Wang… - Advanced …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Sepsis is a deadly condition lacking a specific treatment despite decades of research. This
has prompted the exploration of new approaches, with extracellular vesicles (EVs) emerging …