Retinol Improves Development of Bovine Oocytes Compromised by Heat Stress During Maturation

From: Journal of Dairy Science | Date: August 1, 2004| Author: Et al; Godkin, J D; Payton, R R; Saxton, A M; Lawrence, J L | Copyright information

ABSTRACT

The objectives of this study were to evaluate: 1) effects of a physiologically relevant elevated temperature on in vitro development of maturing oocytes, 2) effects of retinol on in vitro development of maturing oocytes, and 3) effects of retinol to improve development of oocytes compromised by an elevated temperature. Bovine oocytes were matured for 24 h at 38.5 or 41.0°C (first 12 h) in 0 or 5 µM retinol. After insemination, cleavage and blastocyst development were assesse...

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