The boosting effects of melatonin on the expression of related genes to oocyte maturation and antioxidant pathways: a polycystic ovary syndrome- mouse model
Abstract Background Melatonin, as a free radical scavenger exhibiting genomic actions, regulates the antioxidant genes expression and apoptosis mechanisms. In polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) patients, an imbalance between free radicals and antioxidants in follicular fluid leads to oxidative stress,...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2022-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Ovarian Research |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13048-022-00946-w |