Role of intrinsic and supplemented antioxidants in follicular fluid: a shield against oxidative stress in oocyte health and embryo development

Background: In In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), a form of Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART), the quality of oocytes and the successful development of embryos are crucial in determining the rate of fertility. The excessive presence of ROS (Reactive Oxygen Species) can cause oxidative stress, whic...

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Main Authors: Nidhi Gairola, Himanko Gogoi, Janhvi Dubey, Jasvinder Singh Khatiyaan, Harsh Chaudhary
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Published: Creative Pharma Assent 2025-06-01
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author Nidhi Gairola
Himanko Gogoi
Janhvi Dubey
Jasvinder Singh Khatiyaan
Harsh Chaudhary
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description Background: In In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), a form of Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART), the quality of oocytes and the successful development of embryos are crucial in determining the rate of fertility. The excessive presence of ROS (Reactive Oxygen Species) can cause oxidative stress, which negatively affects follicular fluid (FF) and oocyte maturation. Certain non-endogenous antioxidants, such as catalase, glutathione, and Superoxide Dismutase (SOD), are already present in Follicular fluid, which counterbalances these ROS and protects oocytes. Method: In addition to examining the possibility of exogenous supplements of antioxidants, such as vitamins C and E, and Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), this review investigates the function of these intrinsic antioxidants in maintaining oocyte health. Result: According to current in vivo and in vitro research findings done in mice, pigs, sheep, cows, and 18 patients in the age group(40±1), respectively, targeted antioxidant supplementation may enhance oocyte quality, embryo viability, and pregnancy outcomes. Conclusion: However, addressing individual heterogeneity in oxidative stress and optimizing dosage remains challenging. This review highlights how new antioxidant compounds and targeted interventions may enhance reproductive success by promoting cellular resilience in follicular fluid (FF). However, additional research into targeted antioxidant therapy in IVF is necessary.
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spelling doaj-art-2c792e47aa094c459e4d99102aa21acc2025-08-20T02:56:51ZengCreative Pharma AssentJournal of Applied Pharmaceutical Research2348-03352025-06-011339410410.69857/joapr.v13i3.10361037Role of intrinsic and supplemented antioxidants in follicular fluid: a shield against oxidative stress in oocyte health and embryo developmentNidhi Gairola0Himanko Gogoi1Janhvi Dubey2Jasvinder Singh Khatiyaan3Harsh Chaudhary4Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shri Guru Ram Rai University, Uttarakhand 248001, IndiaUttaranchal Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Uttaranchal University, Uttarakhand 248007, IndiaUttaranchal Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Uttaranchal University, Uttarakhand 248007, IndiaUttaranchal Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Uttaranchal University, Uttarakhand 248007, IndiaUttaranchal Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Uttaranchal University, Uttarakhand 248007, IndiaBackground: In In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), a form of Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART), the quality of oocytes and the successful development of embryos are crucial in determining the rate of fertility. The excessive presence of ROS (Reactive Oxygen Species) can cause oxidative stress, which negatively affects follicular fluid (FF) and oocyte maturation. Certain non-endogenous antioxidants, such as catalase, glutathione, and Superoxide Dismutase (SOD), are already present in Follicular fluid, which counterbalances these ROS and protects oocytes. Method: In addition to examining the possibility of exogenous supplements of antioxidants, such as vitamins C and E, and Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), this review investigates the function of these intrinsic antioxidants in maintaining oocyte health. Result: According to current in vivo and in vitro research findings done in mice, pigs, sheep, cows, and 18 patients in the age group(40±1), respectively, targeted antioxidant supplementation may enhance oocyte quality, embryo viability, and pregnancy outcomes. Conclusion: However, addressing individual heterogeneity in oxidative stress and optimizing dosage remains challenging. This review highlights how new antioxidant compounds and targeted interventions may enhance reproductive success by promoting cellular resilience in follicular fluid (FF). However, additional research into targeted antioxidant therapy in IVF is necessary.https://japtronline.com/index.php/joapr/article/view/1036antioxidantscoenzymefollicular fluidintrinsicin vitro fertilization
spellingShingle Nidhi Gairola
Himanko Gogoi
Janhvi Dubey
Jasvinder Singh Khatiyaan
Harsh Chaudhary
Role of intrinsic and supplemented antioxidants in follicular fluid: a shield against oxidative stress in oocyte health and embryo development
Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Research
antioxidants
coenzyme
follicular fluid
intrinsic
in vitro fertilization
title Role of intrinsic and supplemented antioxidants in follicular fluid: a shield against oxidative stress in oocyte health and embryo development
title_full Role of intrinsic and supplemented antioxidants in follicular fluid: a shield against oxidative stress in oocyte health and embryo development
title_fullStr Role of intrinsic and supplemented antioxidants in follicular fluid: a shield against oxidative stress in oocyte health and embryo development
title_full_unstemmed Role of intrinsic and supplemented antioxidants in follicular fluid: a shield against oxidative stress in oocyte health and embryo development
title_short Role of intrinsic and supplemented antioxidants in follicular fluid: a shield against oxidative stress in oocyte health and embryo development
title_sort role of intrinsic and supplemented antioxidants in follicular fluid a shield against oxidative stress in oocyte health and embryo development
topic antioxidants
coenzyme
follicular fluid
intrinsic
in vitro fertilization
url https://japtronline.com/index.php/joapr/article/view/1036
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