Induction of Oxidative Stress and Mitochondrial Dysfunction by Juglone Affects the Development of Bovine Oocytes

Juglone, a major naphthalenedione component of walnut trees, has long been used in traditional medicine as an antimicrobial and antitumor agent. Nonetheless, its impact on oocyte and preimplantation embryo development has not been entirely clarified. Using the bovine model, we sought to elucidate th...

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Main Authors: Ahmed Atef Mesalam, Marwa El-Sheikh, Myeong-Don Joo, Atif Ali Khan Khalil, Ayman Mesalam, Mi-Jeong Ahn, Il-Keun Kong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-12-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Subjects:
ROS
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/22/1/168