| Literature DB >> 1995849 |
T Miyazaki1, K Sueoka, A M Dharmarajan, S J Atlas, G B Bulkley, E E Wallach.
Abstract
The potential role of oxygen free radicals in hCG-induced ovulation was investigated using the free radical scavenging enzymes superoxide dismutase (SOD) and/or catalase with the in-vitro perfused rabbit ovary preparation. SOD (25 micrograms/ml) and SOD + catalase (25 micrograms/ml) significantly reduced the % of large follicles that ovulated during perfusion (P less than 0.005). Neither maturity nor degeneration of ovulated ova and follicular oocytes was affected by SOD and/or catalase. Progesterone concentration in the perfusate was significantly increased in the SOD + catalase treatment group (P less than 0.01). These results indicate a significant role for oxygen free radicals in the process of ovulation.Entities:
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Year: 1991 PMID: 1995849 DOI: 10.1530/jrf.0.0910207
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Reprod Fertil ISSN: 0022-4251