Ruebel ML

Although obesity negatively influences the metabolic homeostasis of cells within a broad range of tissues, its impact on oocyte metabolism is not fully understood. Prior evidence suggests that obesity increases expression of oocyte genes as…

CONTEXT: It is hypothesized that obesity adversely affects the ovarian environment, which can disrupt oocyte maturation and embryonic development. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to compare oocyte gene expression profiles and follicular fluid …