Single-cell transcriptome reveals insights into the development and function of the zebrafish ovary
Y Liu, ME Kossack, ME McFaul, LN Christensen… - Elife, 2022 - elifesciences.org
Zebrafish are an established research organism that has made many contributions to our
understanding of vertebrate tissue and organ development, yet there are still significant …
understanding of vertebrate tissue and organ development, yet there are still significant …
Single‐cell RNA‐Seq reveals a highly coordinated transcriptional program in mouse germ cells during primordial follicle formation
Y He, Q Chen, J Dai, Y Cui, C Zhang, X Wen, J Li… - Aging …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
The assembly of primordial follicles in mammals represents one of the most critical
processes in ovarian biology. It directly affects the number of oocytes available to a female …
processes in ovarian biology. It directly affects the number of oocytes available to a female …
Genomic expression profiles in cumulus cells derived from germinal vesicle and MII mouse oocytes
L Shao, RC Chian, Y Xu, Z Yan, Y Zhang… - Reproduction …, 2016 - CSIRO Publishing
Cumulus cells (CCs) are distinct from other granulosa cells and the mutual communication
between CCs and oocytes is essential for the establishment of oocyte competence. In the …
between CCs and oocytes is essential for the establishment of oocyte competence. In the …
[HTML][HTML] A single-cell atlas of adult Drosophila ovary identifies transcriptional programs and somatic cell lineage regulating oogenesis
Oogenesis is a complex developmental process that involves spatiotemporally regulated
coordination between the germline and supporting, somatic cell populations. This process …
coordination between the germline and supporting, somatic cell populations. This process …
The study of mammalian oocyte competence by transcriptome analysis: progress and challenges
R Labrecque, MA Sirard - Molecular human reproduction, 2014 - academic.oup.com
Various morphological and cytological traits of oocytes and their surrounding cumulus cells
may be used to select oocytes for assisted reproduction. However, even with careful …
may be used to select oocytes for assisted reproduction. However, even with careful …
[HTML][HTML] Foxl2functions in sex determination and histogenesis throughout mouse ovary development
JE Garcia-Ortiz, E Pelosi, S Omari, T Nedorezov… - BMC developmental …, 2009 - Springer
Background Partial loss of function of the transcription factor FOXL2 leads to premature
ovarian failure in women. In animal models, Foxl2 is required for maintenance, and possibly …
ovarian failure in women. In animal models, Foxl2 is required for maintenance, and possibly …
[HTML][HTML] Complex genetics of female fertility
Variation in reproductive lifespan and female fertility have implications for health, population
size and ageing. Fertility declines well before general signs of menopause and is also …
size and ageing. Fertility declines well before general signs of menopause and is also …
[HTML][HTML] Constitutively active Foxo3 in oocytes preserves ovarian reserve in mice
E Pelosi, S Omari, M Michel, J Ding, T Amano… - Nature …, 2013 - nature.com
During female reproductive life, ovarian follicle reserve is reduced by maturation and atresia
until menopause ensues. Foxo3 is required to maintain the ovarian reserve in mice. Here we …
until menopause ensues. Foxo3 is required to maintain the ovarian reserve in mice. Here we …
[HTML][HTML] Distinct sets of developmentally regulated genes that are expressed by human oocytes and human embryonic stem cells
OBJECTIVE: To identify genes that are expressed differently during final oocyte maturation
and early embryonic development in humans. DESIGN: Comparison of gene expression …
and early embryonic development in humans. DESIGN: Comparison of gene expression …
Control of ovulation in mice by progesterone receptor-regulated gene networks
J Kim, IC Bagchi, MK Bagchi - Molecular human reproduction, 2009 - academic.oup.com
The mid-cycle surge of luteinizing hormone (LH) induces ovulation, a process during which
a fertilizable oocyte is released from a mature ovarian follicle. Although ovulation is a …
a fertilizable oocyte is released from a mature ovarian follicle. Although ovulation is a …