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Cadmium Exposure of Female Mice Impairs the Meiotic Maturation of Oocytes and Subsequent Embryonic Development
18 Apr 2018
Abstract excerpt
Cadmium is one major pollutant that is highly toxic to animals and humans. The mechanism of cadmium toxicity on the female reproductive system, particularly oocyte maturation and fertility, remains to be clarified. In this study, we used a mouse model to investigate the effects of cadmium in the drinking water on the meiotic maturation of oocytes and subsequent embryonic development, and the underlying mechanisms...
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