The Biological Role of Hyaluronan-Rich Oocyte-Cumulus Extracellular Matrix in Female Reproduction

The Biological Role of Hyaluronan-Rich Oocyte-Cumulus Extracellular Matrix in Female Reproduction

Fertilization of the mammalian oocyte requires interactions between spermatozoa and expanded cumulus extracellular matrix (ECM) that surrounds the oocyte. This review focuses on key molecules that play an important role in the formation of the cumulus ECM, generated by the oocyte-cumulus complex. In...

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Main Author: Eva Nagyova
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-01-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Subjects:
extracellular matrix
hyaluronan
inter-alpha-trypsin inhibitor
tumor necrosis factor-alpha-induced protein 6
pentraxin 3
oocyte-cumulus complexes
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/19/1/283

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