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Coenzyme Q10 Supplementation Effects on In Vitro Oocyte Maturation, Lipid Peroxidation, and Embryonic Development in Prepubertal and Aging Thai-Holstein Cows.
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- Periparturient coenzyme Q10 administration: effects on immunity, milk quality, and growth performance in sheep.Tropical animal health and production · 2026Article
- Advances in bovine oocyte in vitro maturation: mechanisms and strategies.Veterinary research communications · 2026Review
- Oocyte aging in focus: Environmental and endogenous stressors driving reproductive potential decline.GeroScience · 2026Review
- Sericin Supplementation Prior to and During In Vitro Maturation Mitigates HVeterinary medicine international · 2026Article
- Mitochondrial Quality Control in Bovine Oocyte Maturation: Mechanisms, Challenges, and Prospects for Enhancing Reproductive Efficiency.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2025Review
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Abstract
This study investigated the effects of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) supplementation on in vitro oocyte maturation, lipid peroxidation, and embryonic development in prepubertal and aging Thai-Holstein cows. First, we used slaughterhouse-derived oocytes to confirm that CoQ10 (50 μM) significantly enhanced cleavage (53.33% vs. 37.50%) and blastocyst formation rates (46.81% vs. 27.50%). Thereafter, oocytes were collected from four prepubertal and four aging cows via ovum pick-up and matured in vitro with or without CoQ10 supplementation. The follicular development and oocyte quality were assessed. Aging cows exhibited significantly more follicles (24.00 vs. 16.67) and greater oocyte recovery (16.67 vs. 11.67) than prepubertal cows. Additionally, CoQ10 supplementation significantly reduced malondialdehyde levels in aging cows (1.28 vs. 0.61 nmol/mL), indicating reduced lipid peroxidation. Finally, CoQ10 significantly improved cleavage rates in both age groups (prepubertal: 22.50 to 32.50%; aging: 41.71 to 65.00%) and blastocyst formation rates in aging cows (prepubertal: 17.50 to 20.00%; aging: 31.44 to 53.72%). These results suggest that CoQ10 supplementation enhances oocyte maturation and embryonic development, particularly in aging cows, likely by mitigating oxidative stress and supporting mitochondrial function. Therefore, CoQ10 may be a valuable supplement in assisted reproductive technologies for improving reproductive efficiency in cattle breeding programs.
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