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ArticleFrontiers in cell and developmental biology2025

Optimizing

Lin Qiu, Qi Xu, Yi Lin, Songxue Wang, Huina Zhang, Yi Liu, Junzhao Zhao, Yingzheng Zhao, Haitao Xi

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Article in Frontiers in cell and developmental biology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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9 authors.

Lin Qiu *Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China.
Qi Xu *Department of Pharmacy, Zhuji People's Hospital, Zhuji, Zhejiang, China.
Yi LinSchool of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China.
Songxue WangSchool of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China.
Huina ZhangDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China.
Yi LiuDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China.
Junzhao ZhaoDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China.
Yingzheng ZhaoSchool of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China.
Haitao XiDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Introduction: Nitric oxide (NO) plays a pivotal role in female reproductive processes, yet its clinical translation is limited by its short half-life and rapid systemic clearance. This study aimed to develop a stabilized NO delivery system to enhance oocyte maturation and quality for potential applications in assisted reproductive technologies (ART). Methods: Lipid-based microbubbles (NO-MBs) were constructed via lyophilization to encapsulate and stabilize therapeutic NO gas. The effects of NO-MBs on in vitro oocyte maturation were evaluated using immature mouse oocytes, with conventional NO donors (e.g., SNP) as controls. Oocyte quality was assessed through Ca2+ levels, mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP), and intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS). Results: The key parameters of the optimized lipid-based microbubbles for NO gas delivery were as follows: particle concentration (2.23 × 10 Discussion: These findings highlight NO-MBs as a novel, clinically relevant strategy for targeted NO delivery in reproductive medicine. By optimizing NO release and bioavailability, NO-MBs offer a promising approach to improve oocyte quality and developmental outcomes in ART. Further studies are warranted to explore their broader applications in reproductive health.

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assisted reproductive technologygas-based drug deliveryin vitro maturationlipid microbubblesnitric oxideoocyte

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