Clinical Application of Antioxidants to Improve Human Oocyte Mitochondrial Function: A Review

Mitochondria produce adenosine triphosphate (ATP) while also generating high amounts of reactive oxygen species (ROS) derived from oxygen metabolism. ROS are small but highly reactive molecules that can be detrimental if unregulated. While normally functioning mitochondria produce molecules that cou...

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Main Authors: Cristina Rodríguez-Varela, Elena Labarta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-11-01
Series:Antioxidants
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/9/12/1197