Melatonin attenuates cadmium-induced ovulatory dysfunction by suppressing endoplasmic reticulum stress and cell apoptosis

• Main Authors: Qingling Yang (Author), Jing Zhu (Author), Xiaoyan Luo (Author), Fangyuan Li (Author), Luping Cong (Author), Yujiao Wang (Author), Yingpu Sun (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2019-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Increasing evidence demonstrate that cadmium (Cd) has adverse effects on the mammalian reproductive system. However, the mechanisms underlying the effects of Cd on ovarian function and the strategies to reverse these effects have not been fully elucidated. Methods In this study,...