Structural biology and evolution of the TGF-β family
AP Hinck, TD Mueller… - Cold Spring Harbor …, 2016 - cshperspectives.cshlp.org
We review the evolution and structure of members of the transforming growth factor β (TGF-
β) family, antagonistic or agonistic modulators, and receptors that regulate TGF-β signaling …
β) family, antagonistic or agonistic modulators, and receptors that regulate TGF-β signaling …
The epidermal growth factor network: role in oocyte growth, maturation and developmental competence
D Richani, RB Gilchrist - Human reproduction update, 2018 - academic.oup.com
BACKGROUND The LH surge induces great physiological changes within the preovulatory
follicle, which culminate in the ovulation of a mature oocyte that is capable of supporting …
follicle, which culminate in the ovulation of a mature oocyte that is capable of supporting …
Interaction between growing oocytes and granulosa cells in vitro
MH Alam, T Miyano - Reproductive medicine and biology, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Background Oocyte growth is accompanied by follicular development in mammalian
ovaries. Since the discovery of two oocyte‐derived factors, growth differentiation factor 9 …
ovaries. Since the discovery of two oocyte‐derived factors, growth differentiation factor 9 …
GDF-9 and BMP-15 direct the follicle symphony
A Sanfins, P Rodrigues, DF Albertini - Journal of assisted reproduction and …, 2018 - Springer
Understanding the physiology underlying the complex dialog between the oocyte and its
surrounding somatic cells within the ovarian follicle has been crucial in defining optimal …
surrounding somatic cells within the ovarian follicle has been crucial in defining optimal …
Structural insights into BMP receptors: Specificity, activation and inhibition
D Yadin, P Knaus, TD Mueller - Cytokine & growth factor reviews, 2016 - Elsevier
Bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) are members of the transforming growth factor-β
family (TGFβ), which signal through hetero-tetrameric complexes of type I and type II …
family (TGFβ), which signal through hetero-tetrameric complexes of type I and type II …
Bidirectional communication between cumulus cells and the oocyte: old hands and new players?
Cumulus cell–oocyte communication is an essential feature of mammalian reproduction.
Established mechanisms involve the bidirectional transfer of ions and small molecules …
Established mechanisms involve the bidirectional transfer of ions and small molecules …
Specification of BMP signaling
J Nickel, TD Mueller - Cells, 2019 - mdpi.com
Bone Morphogenetic Proteins (BMPs) together with the Growth and Differentiation Factors
(GDFs) form the largest subgroup of the Transforming Growth Factor (TGF) β family and …
(GDFs) form the largest subgroup of the Transforming Growth Factor (TGF) β family and …
Advances in oocyte maturation in vivo and in vitro in mammals
Y Jiang, Y He, X Pan, P Wang, X Yuan… - International journal of …, 2023 - mdpi.com
The quality and maturation of an oocyte not only play decisive roles in fertilization and
embryo success, but also have long-term impacts on the later growth and development of …
embryo success, but also have long-term impacts on the later growth and development of …
Regulation of germ cell development by intercellular signaling in the mammalian ovarian follicle
HJ Clarke - Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews: Developmental …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Prior to ovulation, the mammalian oocyte undergoes a process of differentiation within the
ovarian follicle that confers on it the ability to give rise to an embryo. Differentiation …
ovarian follicle that confers on it the ability to give rise to an embryo. Differentiation …
Changes in sperm quality and lipid composition during cryopreservation of boar semen
S Cerolini, A Maldjian, F Pizzi, TM Gliozzi - Reproduction, 2001 - rep.bioscientifica.com
In humans and domestic mammals, pivotal processes in ovary development, including
primordial follicle assembly, occur prenatally. These events are essential for determining …
primordial follicle assembly, occur prenatally. These events are essential for determining …