Exposure to chlorpyrifos interferes with intercellular communication in cumulus-oocyte complexes during porcine oocyte maturation

In conclusion, CPF inhibited the expansion of cumulus and caused oxidative stress and apoptosis as well as disturbed the function of gap junctions (GJs) and TZPs, which eventually resulted in the failure of oocyte maturation.PMID:38565334 | DOI:10.1016/j.fct.2024.114629

Source: Food and Chemical Toxicology - April 2, 2024 Category: Food Science Authors: Yajie Chu Qiao Li Yijing He Heran Li Qijia Wang Shurui Li Jianuo Wang Weihan Wang Shiqiang Ju Source Type: research