Effect of Various Concentrations of Glucose on Bovine Cumulus-Oocyte Complexes Maturation, Fertilization and Early Embryonic Development in Vitro

Abstract

Background & Objectives: Different energy substrates and nutrients can greatly influence oocyte nuclear and cytoplasmic maturation. Effect of glucose on in-vitro oocyte maturation and subsequent early embryonic development is controversial. The objective of the present study was to verify the effect of various concentrations of glucose on cumulus-oocyte complexes maturation, fertilization and early embryonic development using a bovine model.