Endometriosis (EM) is characterized by the existence of endometrial mucosa outside the
uterine cavity, which causesinfertility, persistent aches, and a decline in women's quality of …

The corpus luteum is an endocrine gland that synthesizes the steroid hormone
progesterone. luteinizing hormone (LH) is a key luteotropic hormone that stimulates …

Background Atrazine and nitrate are common contaminants in water, and there is limited
evidence that they are associated with adverse birth outcomes. The objective of this study …

Endometriosis is a common gynecological disease in which ovarian dysfunction can be an
important cause of infertility. Elevated progesterone (P4) levels during the follicular phase is …

The generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS), a byproduct of aerobic energy
metabolism, is maintained at physiological levels by the activity of antioxidant components …

It is widely thought that the main reason for ovarian follicular atresia is apoptosis of
granulosa cells, however, accumulating evidence suggests that autophagy plays a role in …

It is well documented that granulosa cell apoptosis is the main reason for follicular atresia
and death; however, increasing evidence suggests that autophagy plays an important role in …

In mammals, the corpus luteum (CL) is a transient organ that secretes progesterone (P4). In
the absence of pregnancy, the CL undergoes regression (luteolysis), which is a crucial …

Autophagy exists widely in eukaryotic cells and is regulated by a variety of molecular
mechanisms. Its physiological functions include providing energy, maintaining cell …

Cadmium (Cd) is one major environmental pollutant that can cause detrimental impacts on
human as well as animal reproductive systems as a result of oxidative stress. It is widely …