Fouladi-Nashta AA

[ 1 ] - O-8: Critical Role of Hyaluronan System in Pre-Implantation Embryo Development and Establishment of Pregnancy

Background: Hyaluronan (HA) is a structural component of extracellular matrix synthesised by HA synthases HAS1-3, which produce HA of different molecular sizes with distinct biological functions associated with reproductive processes. Hyaluronidase (HYAL) cleaves the HA into biologically active small fragments which are known to regulate cell proliferation through CD44 receptor signaling. HA is...

[ 2 ] - O-11: Diverse Effects of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids on Oocyte Maturation and Development In vitro

Background: Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) have been shown to influence fertility and endocrinology of reproduction and metabolic activity in many species. In dairy cows, we and others have shown changes in steroid and metabolic hormones and prostaglandins leading to alteration of ovarian activity and uterine function. These can influence fertility by changes in folliculogenesis cyclicity ...

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