Conservation of MAP kinase activity and MSP genes in parthenogenetic nematodes

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>MAP (mitogen-activated protein) kinase activation is a prerequisite for oocyte maturation, ovulation and fertilisation in many animals. In the hermaphroditic nematode <it>Caenorhabditis elegans</it>, an MSP (major sperm p...

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Main Authors: Ndifon Nsah, Kroiher Michael, Heger Peter, Schierenberg Einhard
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-05-01
Series:BMC Developmental Biology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-213X/10/51