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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2022-07-01
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Series: | Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40104-022-00731-1 |