Zare Shahne A

[ 1 ] - P-20: Determination of Effect of Melatonin on In vitro Maturation of Bovine Oocytes under Heat Stress

Background: Melatonin (N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine) is a multifunctional molecule that mediates several circadian and seasonal processes in animal reproduction. Melatonin and its metabolites are antioxidants and free radical scavengers. Furthermore, melatonin has been shown to act as an indirect antioxidant, and it is able to increase the activity of glutathione synthesis, and many others dire...