The antioxidative properties of S-allyl cysteine not only influence somatic cells but also improve early embryo cleavage in pigs

In vitro cultivation systems for oocytes and embryos are characterised by increased levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS), which can be balanced by the addition of suitable antioxidants. S-allyl cysteine (SAC) is a sulfur compound naturally occurring in garlic (Allium sativum), which is responsibl...

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Main Authors: Markéta Dvořáková, Ivona Heroutová, David Němeček, Kateřina Adámková, Tereza Krejčová, Jan Nevoral, Veronika Kučerová Chrpová, Jaroslav Petr, Markéta Sedmíková
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2016-08-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/2280.pdf