Effects of (-)-Epicatechin Gallate on porcine oocyte in vitro maturation and subsequent embryonic development after parthenogenetic activation and in vitro fertilization
(-)-Epicatechin gallate (ECG) is a polyphenol compound of green tea exhibiting biological activities, such as antioxidant and anticancer effects. To examine the effect of ECG on porcine oocytes during in vitro maturation (IVM), oocytes were treated with 0-, 5-, 15-, and 25 μM ECG. After maturation,...
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Language: | English |
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The Korean Society of Animal Reproduction and Biotechnology
2016-09-01
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Series: | Journal of Animal Reproduction and Biotechnology |
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Online Access: | http://www.e-jarb.org/journal/view.html?uid=625&vmd=Full |