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Melatonin protects oocytes from cadmium exposure-induced meiosis defects by changing epigenetic modification and enhancing mitochondrial morphology in the mouse
18 Nov 2022
Abstract excerpt
Cadmium (Cd) is one major environmental pollutant that can cause detrimental impacts on human as well as animal reproductive systems as a result of oxidative stress. It is widely acknowledged that melatonin secreted principally by the pineal gland is not only a natural potent antioxidant but also a free radical scavenger, whereas concerning how to alleviate the toxic effects of Cd on oocyte maturation remains...
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