Which is the molecular identity of the developmentally competent mouse oocyte? Using a model study in which MII oocytes arrest development at the 2-cell stage, we have brought up an OCT4 transcriptional network (OCT4-TN) that is present in MII oocytes and is maintained in 2-cell embryos and in embryonic stem cells (ESCs). The OCT4-TN provides a developmental link between eggs, early preimplantation embryos and ESCs, indicating that the molecular signature that characterises the ESCs identity may be rooted in oogenesis.
Acquisition of the oocyte developmental competence / Zuccotti, Maurizio; Martina, Belli; Giulia, Vigone; Valeria, Merico; Carlo Alberto, Redi; Paola, Rebuzzini; James, Adjaye; Silvia, Garagna. - STAMPA. - (2013), pp. 11-11. (Intervento presentato al convegno EMBO workshop on oocyte maturation and fertilisation: lessons from canonical and emerging models tenutosi a Banyuls-sur-Mer, France nel 12-15 giugno 2013).
Acquisition of the oocyte developmental competence
ZUCCOTTI, Maurizio;
2013-01-01
Abstract
Which is the molecular identity of the developmentally competent mouse oocyte? Using a model study in which MII oocytes arrest development at the 2-cell stage, we have brought up an OCT4 transcriptional network (OCT4-TN) that is present in MII oocytes and is maintained in 2-cell embryos and in embryonic stem cells (ESCs). The OCT4-TN provides a developmental link between eggs, early preimplantation embryos and ESCs, indicating that the molecular signature that characterises the ESCs identity may be rooted in oogenesis.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.