Stage-dependent effects of epidermal growth factor on Ca2+ efflux in mouse oocytes

Epidermal growth factor (EGF) has received much attention recently for its positive effects on mammalian oocyte maturation and embryo development and its potential importance in cytoplasmic maturation of oocytes. Calcium (Ca2+) homeostasis in germinal vesicle stage oocytes has also been suggested to...

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Main Authors: Hill, J.L (Author), Hammar, K. (Author), Smith, P.J.S (Author), Gross, D.J (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 1999-06.
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