Renovation of the egg extracellular matrix at fertilization
Extracellular matrices are essential for cell survival and function. This is especially relevant for eggs, which establish a physical barrier at fertilization to protect a new embryo from additional sperm and pathogens. Formation of an extracellular matrix is most dramatic in sea urchins, in which f...
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| Autor Principal: | Wong, Julian L. |
| Otros Autores: | Wessel, Gary M. |
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Publicado en: International journal of developmental biology Vol. 52, N. 5-6 (2008) |