Transcriptome profile of in vitro produced blastocysts derived from in vitro matured oocytes exposed to exogenous interleukin-6
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ABSTRACT: This study explores the biological role of interleukin-6 (IL-6) as a supplement during in vitro maturation (IVM) of porcine oocytes, aiming to enhance embryonic development and reduce apoptosis following in vitro fertilization (IVF). The objective was to determine whether IL-6 supplementation alters gene expression in day-7 in vitro-produced blastocysts. To achieve this, oocytes from prepubertal gilts were matured in IVM medium with or without 100 ng/mL IL-6, fertilized in vitro, and cultured for seven days. Viable blastocysts were collected, flash-frozen, and analyzed using the GeneChip® Porcine Genome Array to identify differentially expressed genes (DEGs). The results revealed significant upregulation of genes involved in lipid metabolism, cell proliferation, immune response, and embryo development in the IL-6 group, highlighting IL-6’s potential to improve oocyte developmental competence through modulation of key biological pathways.
ORGANISM(S): Sus scrofa
SUBMITTER: Manuela Garcia-Canovas
PROVIDER: E-MTAB-15241 | biostudies-arrayexpress |
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-arrayexpress
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