Effects of Astaxanthin on the Physiological State of Porcine Ovarian Granulose Cells Cultured In Vitro

• Main Authors: Xiaofen Yang (Author), Dongping Zhou (Author), Lv Gao (Author), Yanxin Wang (Author), Yun Wang (Author), Ruru Jia (Author), Yuwei Bai (Author), Deshun Shi (Author), Fenghua Lu (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2024-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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The physiological state of Granulosa cells (GCs) is intricately linked to the growth and development of oocytes. Oxidative stress has been found to cause damage to GCs in vitro. Astaxanthin (AST), a well-known natural ketone-type carotenoid, has demonstrated strong antioxidant properties. This study...