Metabolism and ATP levels within the oocyte and adjacent cumulus cells are associated
with quality of oocyte and optimal development of a healthy embryo. Lipid metabolism …

Genetically modified animals are vital for gaining a proper understanding of disease
mechanisms. Mice have long been the mainstay of basic research into a wide variety of …

This study aimed to investigate the use of Nile red, a fluorescent dye specific for intracellular
lipid droplets, to quantify the lipid content of single mammalian oocytes. It was hypothesized …

Oocyte intracellular lipids are mainly stored in lipid droplets (LD) providing energy for proper
growth and development. Lipids are also important signalling molecules involved in the …

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effect of vitrification and beta-mercaptoethanol (β-ME) on
reactive oxygen species (ROS) activity and in vitro development of oocytes vitrified before or …

The aim of the present study was to assess the effects of L-carnitine, an enhancer of lipid
metabolism and mitochondrial activity, during in vitro maturation (IVM) on nuclear maturation …

The objective was to determine the effects of adding L-carnitine (an enhancer of lipid
metabolism) during IVM, on cryotolerance and developmental competence of bovine …

Lipid droplets (LDs) consist of a core of neutral lipids such as triacylglycerols and cholesteryl
esters covered by a phospholipid monolayer. Recent studies have shown that LDs not only …

The quality of oocytes plays a key role in a proper embryo development. In humans, oocytes
of poor quality may be the cause of women infertility and an important obstacle in successful …

Since the discovery, lipid droplets (LDs) have been recognized to be sites of cellular energy
reserves, providing energy when necessary to sustain cellular life activities. Many studies …