Mitochondrial dysfunction and apoptosis in cumulus cells of type I diabetic mice.

Impaired oocyte quality has been demonstrated in diabetic mice; however, the potential pathways by which maternal diabetes exerts its effects on the oocyte are poorly understood. Cumulus cells are in direct contact with the oocyte via gap junctions and provide essential nutrients to support oocyte d...

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Main Authors: Qiang Wang, Antonina I Frolova, Scott Purcell, Katie Adastra, Erica Schoeller, Maggie M Chi, Tim Schedl, Kelle H Moley
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2010-12-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3011018?pdf=render