Table 1 Effects of alpha-linolenic acid on nuclear maturation during in vitro maturation in porcine oocytes.

ALA (μM) No. of oocytes used for IVM (%) No. of oocyte (%)
Immature Mature
0 221 26 (17.3±1.8)a 124 (82.7±1.7)b
25 226 26 (17.3±1.3)a 124 (82.7±1.3)b
50 229 16 (10.7±1.8)b 134 (89.3±1.8)a
100 226 23 (15.3±1.8)ab 127(85.3±1.8)ab
a,b Mean values with different superscripts are significantly difference (P<0.05).
Data are presented as mean ± SEM.