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  • Extracellular Vesicles

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  • The mammalian oviduct comprises distinct regions: infundibulum, ampulla, isthmus, and uterotubal junction.
  • Oviductal fluid and oviduct-derived extracellular vesicles (oEVs) are crucial for reproductive processes.
  • oEVs contain diverse molecular cargos, influencing gamete and embryo function.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the positive impact of oEVs on gamete function and embryo development.
  • To explore the potential of oEVs in improving embryo quality for assisted reproductive technologies (ART).

Main Methods:

  • Literature review focusing on oEVs in mammalian reproduction.
  • Analysis of studies investigating oEVs' effects on oocytes, sperm, and embryos.
  • Examination of species-specific differences in oEV function.

Main Results:

  • oEVs significantly improve fertilization rates and prevent polyspermy.
  • oEVs aid in preimplantation embryo development and enhance blastocyst formation.
  • Ampulla-derived oEVs exhibit distinct functions compared to isthmus-derived oEVs.
  • oEVs are incorporated by oocytes, sperm, and embryos across various species.

Conclusions:

  • oEVs play a vital role in mammalian reproduction, supporting gamete viability and embryo development.
  • oEVs hold promise for enhancing ART outcomes by improving embryo quality in vitro.
  • Further research into oEVs can optimize reproductive treatments for humans and animals.