Effects of Dithiothreitol on Fertilization and Early Development in Sea Urchin

Effects of Dithiothreitol on Fertilization and Early Development in Sea Urchin

The vitelline layer (VL) of a sea urchin egg is an intricate meshwork of glycoproteins that intimately ensheathes the plasma membrane. During fertilization, the VL plays important roles. Firstly, the receptors for sperm reside on the VL. Secondly, following cortical granule exocytosis, the VL is ele...

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Main Authors: Nunzia Limatola, Jong Tai Chun, Sawsen Cherraben, Jean-Louis Schmitt, Jean-Marie Lehn, Luigia Santella
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-12-01
Series:Cells
Subjects:
vitelline layer
fertilization
sea urchin eggs
plasticity
Ca<sup>2+</sup> signaling
actin
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/10/12/3573

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