Publications by authors named "Gaojie Lu"
Oocytes and early embryos are exposed to many uncontrollable factors that trigger endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress during in vitro culture. Prevention of ER stress is an effective way to improve the oocyte maturation rate and oocyte quality. Increasing evidence suggests that dietary intake of sufficient n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) is associated with health benefits, particularly in the domain of female reproductive health.
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- Green petals in plants like the tree peony ('Lv Mu Yin Yu') show chlorophyll accumulation, but they pose challenges for pollinators; understanding this trait can benefit horticulture.* -
- Research identified key genes related to chlorophyll metabolism and examined petal color changes, finding that flower color shifts from green to pale pink correlate with chlorophyll and anthocyanin levels across different developmental stages.* -
- Key genes PsCLH1, PsLhcb1, and PsLhcb5 were found to significantly influence chlorophyll accumulation and petal color, suggesting that the interplay between chlorophyll degradation and anthocyanin production regulates these changes.*
Oocytes and embryos are highly sensitive to environmental stress in vivo and in vitro. During in vitro culture, many stressful conditions can affect embryo quality and viability, leading to adverse clinical outcomes such as abortion and congenital abnormalities. In this study, we found that valeric acid (VA) increased the mitochondrial membrane potential and ATP content, decreased the level of reactive oxygen species that the mitochondria generate, and thus improved mitochondrial function during early embryonic development in pigs.
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