Association between blood lead levels and unfavorable IVF outcomes: potential involvement of endoplasmic reticulum stress response in granulosa cells

ConclusionsBLLs are negatively associated with final clinical outcomes in IVF patients that may be related to increased ER stress response and GC apoptosis. Thus, reducing Pb exposure before IVF procedures may improve final success rates.
Source: Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics - Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research