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Maturation of Bovine Oocytes in the Presence of Leptin Improves Development and Reduces Apoptosis of In Vitro-Produced Blastocysts1
16 Jun 2005
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The series of events associated with oocyte growth and maturation determines the oocyte's ability to undergo successful fertilization, cleavage and embryonic development. Among the molecules involved in these events, leptin has been identified as a modulator of oocyte function. Experiments were conducted to determine whether leptin treatment of oocytes during maturation affects their developmental capacity after...
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