MITOCHONDRIA IN MAMMALIAN OOCYTES AND EARLY EMBRYOS. A REVIEW ON MORPHOLOGICAL AND FUNCTIONAL STUDIES

EuroMediterranean Biomedical Journal 2026 Open access

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Authors: Manuel Belli, Sevastiani Antonouli, Stefania Annarita Nottola
DOI: 10.3269/1970-5492.2018.13.26
Cited by: 3

Abstract

Mitochondria are the most abundant organelles in mammalian oocytes and early embryos. The central role of mitochondria in the establishment of developmental competence of oocytes and early embryos come out from basic research in experimental models and clinical studies, including those from Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ARTs) such as in vitro fertilization and embryo culture. We here review major concerns about mitochondrial bioenergetic function and morphology as well as their involvement in oocyte and early embryo development.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Reproductive Biology and Fertility

Publication details

Journal / source
EuroMediterranean Biomedical Journal
Publisher
PAGEPress Publications
Volume
13
Publication date
12 January 2026
Language
EN