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Insulin during in vitro oocyte maturation has an impact on development, mitochondria, and cytoskeleton in bovine day 8 blastocysts.
Theriogenology - 1 Oct 2017
Laskowski Denise, Båge Renée, Humblot Patrice, Andersson Göran, Sirard Marc-André, Sjunnesson Ylva
Abstract excerpt
Insulin is a key metabolic hormone that controls energy homeostasis in the body, including playing a specific role in regulating reproductive functions. Conditions associated with hyperinsulinemia can lower developmental rates in bovine in vitro embryo production and are linked to decreased fertility in humans, as in cases of obesity or type 2 diabetes. Embryo quality is important for fertility outcome and it can...
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