CV Lattes
ORCID
Abstract
The manipulation of oocytes and embryos during in vitro embryo production (IVEP), as well as the culture conditions themselves, are well known to contribute to oxidative stress (OS). OS is characterized by an imbalance between the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and their removal through enzymatic or non-enzymatic systems. ROS induce cellular damage and trigger apoptotic mecha…