Premature ovarian failure (POF) is a multifactorial disease that refers to the occurrence of
secondary amenorrhea, estrogen decrease, and gonadotropin increase in women under the …

Structural features of the dairy industry make it well situated to use embryo technologies as
tools for enhancing the genetic merit of dairy cattle and improving fertility. Technologies …

The aim of this study was to evaluate the usefulness of the brilliant cresyl blue (BCB) test in
the selection of more competent heifer oocytes for in vitro embryo production (IVEP). IVEP …

For the embryo to successfully complete development it must be capable of executing its
developmental program within a microenvironment largely established by the mother …

The present study was undertaken to discover molecular markers in bovine cumulus cells
predictive of oocyte competence and to elucidate their functional significance. Differences in …

BACKGROUND In an attempt to allow for acquisition of oocyte cytoplasmic maturation,
PDE3 specific inhibitor, cilostamide and adenylate cyclase activator, forskolin were used to …

Poor oocyte competence contributes to infertility in humans and livestock species. The
molecular characteristics of such oocytes are generally unknown. Objectives of the present …

Cumulus cells are a group of closely associated granulosa cells that surround and nourish
oocytes. Previous studies have shown that cumulus cells contribute to oocyte maturation …

During the past 2 decades, intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) has become a routine
technique for clinical applications in humans. The widespread use among domestic species …

The use of oocytes obtained from younger donors for IVF followed by embryo transfer
represents an opportunity to accelerate genetic gain by reducing generation time. In this …