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ArticleJournal of reproduction & infertility2025

Reactive Oxygen Species in Follicular Fluid as a Potential Biomarker of Oocyte Developmental Competence.

Sara Borjian-Boroujeni, Naser Shams-Esfandabadi, Abolfazl Shirazi, Ebrahim Ahmadi, Kambiz Gilany

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Sara Borjian-BoroujeniDepartment of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Shahrekord University, Shahrekord, Iran.
Naser Shams-EsfandabadiDepartment of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Shahrekord University, Shahrekord, Iran.
Abolfazl ShiraziReproductive Biotechnology Research Center, Avicenna Research Institute, ACECR, Tehran, Iran.
Ebrahim AhmadiResearch Institute of Animal Embryo Technology, Shahrekord University, Shahrekord, Iran.
Kambiz GilanyReproductive Biotechnology Research Center, Avicenna Research Institute, ACECR, Tehran, Iran.

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Background: Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are critical factors for oocyte maturation and early embryogenesis; however, excessive ROS can induce oxidative stress, impairing mitochondrial function, DNA integrity, and embryo competence. The role of oxidative status in buffalo follicular fluid (FF) remains underexplored. This study assessed the relationship between total oxidant status (TOS) in buffalo FF and the developmental competence of oocytes retrieved by ovum pick-up (OPU) for subsequent in vitro fertilization (OPU-IVF). Methods: Follicular fluid and cumulus-oocyte complexes (COCs) were collected from 62 healthy buffaloes. Oocytes were matured and fertilized Results: G2 group with >2 blastocyst exhibited lower TOS levels (1.10±0.51 Conclusion: Elevated oxidative stress in FF compromises oocyte developmental competence and embryo quality. TOS may serve as a predictive biomarker, supporting antioxidant-based optimization of assisted reproductive technology (ART) in buffalo.

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BiomarkerBuffaloFollicular fluidIVFOocyte competenceTotal oxidant status

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PMCPMC12977028

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