Approaches to in vitro oocyte growth in domestic farm mammals: how and why?
Valentina Lodde; Noemi Monferini; Maria Plevridi; Pritha Dey; Ludovica Donadini; Fernanda Fagali Franchi; Federica Franciosi; Alberto Maria Luciano
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Submitted date:
06/24/2025
Accepted date:
08/04/2025
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