Pannexin 1 inhibition delays maturation and improves development of Bos taurus oocytes
Abstract Background Intercellular exchange between the oocyte and its surrounding cells within the follicular environment is critical for oocyte maturation and subsequent development. In vertebrates this exchange is facilitated through gap junctions formed by connexin membrane proteins. Another fami...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-08-01
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Series: | Journal of Ovarian Research |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13048-020-00704-w |