BACKGROUND Infertility and pregnancy loss are longstanding problems. Successful
fertilization and high-quality embryos are prerequisites for an ongoing pregnancy. Studies …

Simple Summary Electrolyte balance is very significant, ensures homeostasis of the
organism, maintains reactions, nerve conduction, and proper polarity of cell membranes …

Infertility affects a significant number of couples worldwide and its incidence is increasing.
While assisted reproductive technologies (ART) have revolutionized the treatment …

Since the birth of the first baby by in vitro fertilization in 1978, more than 9 million children
have been born worldwide using medically assisted reproductive treatments. Fertilization …

Though significant improvements have been made in the treatment methods for ovarian
cancer (OC), the prognosis for OC patients is still poor. Exploring hub genes associated with …

After sperm-oocyte fusion, intracytoplasmic rises of calcium (Ca) induce the release of zinc
(Zn) out of the oocyte (Zn sparks). Both phenomena are known to play an essential role in …

Oocyte activation is required for successful human oocyte fertilization and subsequent
embryogenesis. It relies on both sperm and oocyte-borne factors. Once initiated, it drives …