The extracellular matrix of porcine mature oocytes: Origin, composition and presumptive roles

<p>Abstract</p> <p>The extracellular matrix (ECM) of porcine mature oocytes was revealed by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) after treatment with tannic acid and ruthenium red. Present in the perivitelline space (PVS) and on the surface of the zona pellucida (ZP), it appeared...

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Main Authors: Pivko Juraj, Kopečný Václav, Degrouard Jeril, Fléchon Jacques E, Pavlok Antonin, Motlik Jan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2003-12-01
Series:Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology
Online Access:http://www.rbej.com/content/1/1/124