X-box binding protein 1 (XBP1) mRNA processing plays a crucial role in the unfolded
protein response (UPR), which is activated in response to endoplasmic reticulum (ER) …

This study was designed to investigate the impact of vitrification on the transcriptome profile
of blastocysts using a porcine (Sus scrofa) model and a microarray approach. Blastocysts …

Selection of optimal reference genes (RGs) is fundamental for functional genomics studies
and gene expression analysis, which are two main approaches to identify functional genes …

Mesenchymal stem cells derived from rheumatoid arthritis patients (RA-MSCs) provide an
understanding of a variety of cellular and immunological responses within the inflammatory …

Combining somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT) with genome editing technologies has
emerged as a powerful platform for the creation of unique swine lineages for agricultural and …

Long‐term expansion of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) under defined culture conditions
is necessary in human stem cell therapy. However, it alters the characteristics of MSCs …

Background Non-esterified fatty acids (NEFAs) are one of the main lipid components of
follicular fluid at concentrations that depend on circulating levels. Elevated levels of NEFAs …

Despite the reported promising farrowing rates after non-surgical and surgical transfers of
vitrified porcine morulae and blastocysts produced in vivo (range: 70–75%), the pregnancy …

Objective The quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) is the
most accurate and reliable technique for analysis of gene expression. Endogenous …

Circulating levels of nonesterified fatty acids (NEFAs) are elevated in some females, which
can impair oocyte maturation and embryo development, and may alter the phenotype of the …