Abstract
Melatonin (MLT) is an indoleamine that can act on reproductive competence, has antioxidant and antiapoptotic activities and influences different cell signaling pathways. In vitro studies have shown beneficial effects of MLT use on in vitro maturation (IVM) and culture (IVC) of bovine oocytes and embryos, respectively. In addition, MLT is able to induce the resumption of meiosis, but the m…