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Embryonic poly(A)-binding protein (EPAB) is required for oocyte maturation and female fertility in mice
Published in Biochemical journal (15-08-2012)“…Gene expression during oocyte maturation and early embryogenesis up to zygotic genome activation requires translational activation of maternally-derived mRNAs…”
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Embryonic poly(A)-binding protein is required at the preantral stage of mouse folliculogenesis for oocyte—somatic communication
Published in Biology of reproduction (01-02-2017)“…Embryonic poly(A)-binding protein (EPAB)-deficient mice are infertile due to defects in both the oocyte and the somatic cells of the ovary. Since EPAB is…”
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Embryonic Poly(A)-Binding Protein (EPAB) Is Required for Granulosa Cell EGF Signaling and Cumulus Expansion in Female Mice
Published in Endocrinology (Philadelphia) (01-01-2016)“…Embryonic poly(A)-binding protein (EPAB) is the predominant poly(A)-binding protein in Xenopus, mouse, and human oocytes and early embryos before zygotic…”
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Supplementing culture medium with the weak acid, 5,5-dimethyl-2,4-oxazolidinedione (DMO) limits the development of aneuploid mouse embryos through a Trp53-dependent mechanism
Published in Journal of assisted reproduction and genetics (01-05-2023)“…Purpose This study was designed to determine if DMO limits in vitro development of aneuploid-enriched mouse embryos by activating a Trp53 -dependent mechanism…”
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Embryonic Poly(A)-Binding Protein Is Required During Early Stages of Mouse Oocyte Development for Chromatin Organization, Transcriptional Silencing, and Meiotic Competence1
Published in Biology of reproduction (01-08-2015)“…During oocyte maturation, fertilization, and early embryo development until zygotic genome activation (ZGA), transcription is suppressed, and gene expression…”
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Epitope-tagged and phosphomimetic mouse models for investigating natriuretic peptide-stimulated receptor guanylyl cyclases
Published in Frontiers in molecular neuroscience (19-10-2022)“…The natriuretic peptide receptors NPR1 and NPR2, also known as guanylyl cyclase A and guanylyl cyclase B, have critical functions in many signaling pathways,…”
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Maturation, Fertilization, and the Structure and Function of the Endoplasmic Reticulum in Cryopreserved Mouse Oocytes
Published in Biology of reproduction (01-07-2009)“…Oocyte cryopreservation is a promising technology that could benefit women undergoing assisted reproduction. Most studies examining the effects of…”
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Regulation of Constitutive GPR3 Signaling and Surface Localization by GRK2 and β-arrestin-2 Overexpression in HEK293 Cells
Published in PloS one (27-06-2013)“…G protein-coupled receptor 3 (GPR3) is a constitutively active receptor that maintains high 3'-5'-cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) levels required for…”
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Endocytosis in the mouse oocyte and its contribution to cAMP signaling during meiotic arrest
Published in Reproduction (Cambridge, England) (01-06-2011)“…Mammalian oocytes are arrested at prophase I of meiosis until a preovulatory surge of LH stimulates them to resume meiosis. Prior to the LH surge, high levels…”
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Bone matrix osteonectin limits prostate cancer cell growth and survival
Published in Matrix biology (01-06-2012)“…There is considerable interest in understanding prostate cancer metastasis to bone and the interaction of these cells with the bone microenvironment…”
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Puberty Suppression Followed by Testosterone Therapy Does Not Impair Reproductive Potential in Female Mice
Published in Endocrinology (Philadelphia) (01-11-2023)“…Abstract More adolescents are coming out as transgender each year and are put on puberty blockers to suppress natal puberty, which is then followed by…”
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SNAP23 is required for constitutive and regulated exocytosis in mouse oocytes
Published in Biology of reproduction (01-08-2019)“…Mammalian oocytes are stored in the ovary for prolonged periods, and arrested in meiotic prophase. During this period, their plasma membranes are constantly…”
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Generation and Characterization of a TRIM21 Overexpressing Mouse Line
Published in Genesis (New York, N.Y. : 2000) (01-10-2024)“…Specific removal of a protein is a key to understanding its function. “Trim‐Away” utilizes TRIM21, an antibody receptor and ubiquitin ligase, for acute and…”
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Reorganization of the Endoplasmic Reticulum and Development of Ca2+ Release Mechanisms During Meiotic Maturation of Human Oocytes1
Published in Biology of reproduction (01-10-2010)“…Oocyte maturation in rodents is characterized by a dramatic reorganization of the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) and an increase in the ability of an oocyte to…”
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Embryonic Poly(A)-Binding Protein Is Required During Early Stages of Mouse Oocyte Development for Chromatin Organization, Transcriptional Silencing, and Meiotic Competence
Published in Biology of reproduction (01-08-2015)“…During oocyte maturation, fertilization, and early embryo development until zygotic genome activation (ZGA), transcription is suppressed, and gene expression…”
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Phosphatases modified by LH signaling in ovarian follicles: testing their role in regulating the NPR2 guanylyl cyclase
Published in Biology of reproduction (13-01-2024)“…In response to luteinizing hormone (LH), multiple proteins in rat and mouse granulosa cells are rapidly dephosphorylated, but the responsible phosphatases…”
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Epab is dispensable for mouse spermatogenesis and male fertility
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Cellular Heterogeneity of the Luteinizing Hormone Receptor and Its Significance for Cyclic GMP Signaling in Mouse Preovulatory Follicles
Published in Endocrinology (Philadelphia) (01-07-2020)“…Abstract Meiotic arrest and resumption in mammalian oocytes are regulated by 2 opposing signaling proteins in the cells of the surrounding follicle: the…”
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Maturation, Fertilization, and the Structure and Function of the Endoplasmic Reticulum in Cryopreserved Mouse Oocytes1
Published in Biology of reproduction (01-07-2009)“…Oocyte cryopreservation is a promising technology that could benefit women undergoing assisted reproduction. Most studies examining the effects of…”
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Reorganization of the Endoplasmic Reticulum and Development of Ca²⁺ Release Mechanisms During Meiotic Maturation of Human Oocytes
Published in Biology of reproduction (01-10-2010)“…Oocyte maturation in rodents is characterized by a dramatic reorganization of the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) and an increase in the ability of an oocyte to…”
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