Resveratrol Protects against 2-Bromopropane-Induced Apoptosis and Disruption of Embryonic Development in Blastocysts
2011

Resveratrol Protects Mouse Embryos from 2-Bromopropane Damage

Sample size: 320 publication 10 minutes Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Chan Wen-Hsiung

Primary Institution: Chung Yuan Christian University

Hypothesis

Does resveratrol prevent 2-bromopropane-induced injury to mouse embryos?

Conclusion

Resveratrol effectively prevents the harmful effects of 2-bromopropane on embryonic development in mice.

Supporting Evidence

  • 2-bromopropane caused significant apoptosis in mouse blastocysts.
  • Resveratrol prevented 2-bromopropane-induced cell death.
  • Embryonic development was significantly impaired by 2-bromopropane.
  • Resveratrol improved implantation rates in treated blastocysts.
  • Fetal weights were lower in the 2-bromopropane group compared to controls.

Takeaway

Resveratrol, a compound found in grapes, helps protect baby mice from damage caused by a harmful chemical called 2-bromopropane.

Methodology

Mouse blastocysts were treated with 2-bromopropane and resveratrol, and various assays were conducted to assess apoptosis and embryonic development.

Potential Biases

Potential bias in the interpretation of results due to reliance on animal models.

Limitations

The study primarily focuses on mouse models, which may not fully represent human responses.

Participant Demographics

ICR mice were used in the experiments.

Statistical Information

P-Value

p<0.05

Statistical Significance

p<0.05

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.3390/ijms12084991

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