Protective effect of resveratrol against cadmium-induced toxicity on ovine oocyte in vitro maturation and fertilization

Abstract Background Heavy metal cadmium (Cd) is a widespread environmental contaminant with a potential toxicity that might negatively affect female reproduction and fertility. It has been reported that Cd exposure impaired the quality of oocytes and led to a defective maturation and fertilization,...

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Main Authors: Anna Rita Piras, Federica Ariu, Alessio Maltana, Giovanni Giuseppe Leoni, Nicola Antonio Martino, Antonella Mastrorocco, Maria Elena Dell’Aquila, Luisa Bogliolo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-07-01
Series:Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40104-022-00731-1