Astaxanthin prevents postovulatory oocyte aging by targeting TNFR2 and inhibiting the TNF signaling pathway

Abstract Background MII oocytes undergo time-dependent aging after ovulation, which is closely associated with impaired fertilization potential, poor embryo quality, and an increased risk of miscarriage. The apoptosis of cumulus cells and their secretion of TNF-α are identified as the primary contri...

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Main Authors: Xin Wen, Zhe Han, Qi Yang, Ke-Song Shi, Dui Sun, Xiao-Jie Zhang, Cheng-Guang Liang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-07-01
Series:BMC Biology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12915-025-02292-x
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