Gap junctions between the oocyte and companion follicle cells in the mammalian ovary.
Elizabeth C. Anderson+1 more
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K. Wigglesworth+5 more
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ABSTRACT Background Due to the shortage of oocyte donors in Australia, Australian women increasingly travel overseas for oocyte donation. South Africa is a recognised ‘repro‐hub’ due to the accessibility of relatively affordable, high‐quality assisted reproductive technology services and the availability of donors.
Cal Volks+2 more
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Astaxanthin prevents postovulatory oocyte aging by targeting TNFR2 and inhibiting the TNF signaling pathway. [PDF]
Wen X+6 more
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Deep learning classification method for boar sperm morphology analysis
Abstract Background Boar semen quality emphasizes three major criteria: sperm concentration, motility, and morphology. Methods to analyze concentration and motility quickly and objectively readily exist, but few exist for analyzing morphology outside of subjective manual counting.
Alexandra Keller+3 more
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Annual gonadal cycle of the invasive catfish brown bullhead Ameiurus nebulosus from an oxbow lake of vistula river, Poland. [PDF]
Kirczuk L+5 more
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Abstract Background Ascorbic acid 2‐glucoside (AA2G) is a stabilized form of ascorbic acid and a potent antioxidant. Ascorbic acid is present in the testes and epididymis and helps maintain the physiological integrity of reproductive organs. Its properties have been utilized to protect spermatozoa of different species from oxidative stress.
Marcello Raspa+2 more
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Effect of Pre-IVM Duration with cAMP Modulators on the Production of Cloned Equine Embryos and Foals. [PDF]
Cortez JV+3 more
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Benchmarks defining high‐quality sperm in the common marmoset (Callithrix jacchus)
Abstract Background Common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus) are increasingly recognized as valuable nonhuman primates (NHPs) for biomedical research due to their small size and short reproductive cycle and lifespan relative to other NHP species. Maximizing the utility of captive research marmosets, including genetically manipulated animals, will require ...
Niloofar Sadeghi+4 more
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The Pre-Catching Sperm Technique Increases the Efficiency of the Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection Method by Improving Fertilization and Blastocyst Formation Rates. [PDF]
Haering C+8 more
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