Anti-apoptotic properties of carbon monoxide in porcine oocyte during in vitro aging

If fertilization of matured oocyte does not occur, unfertilized oocyte undergoes aging, resulting in a time-dependent reduction of the oocyte’s quality. The aging of porcine oocytes can lead to apoptosis. Carbon monoxide (CO), a signal molecule produced by the heme oxygenase (HO), possesses cytoprot...

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Published in:	PeerJ
Main Authors:	David Němeček, Markéta Dvořáková, Ivona Heroutová, Eva Chmelíková, Markéta Sedmíková
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	PeerJ Inc. 2017-10-01
Subjects:	Carbon monoxide Heme oxygenase Oocyte Pigs Aging Antiapoptotic
Online Access:	https://peerj.com/articles/3876.pdf