Gametogenesis, Early Embryo Development and Stem Cell Derivation

Gametogenesis, Early Embryo Development and Stem Cell Derivation

This Brief offers a concise, handy overview of the main concepts related to Embryology, revisited through the novel concepts that are applied daily in stem cell research and cell therapy oriented investigations. It is based on three main areas:   -The process involved in female gamete differentiatio...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Brevini, Tiziana A.L (Author), Pennarossa, Georgia (Author)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Springer New York : Imprint: Springer, 2013.
Series:SpringerBriefs in Stem Cells,
Subjects:
Life sciences.
Reproductive medicine.
Cell biology.
Stem cells.
Life Sciences.
Stem Cells.
Reproductive Medicine.
Cell Biology.
Online Access:Full Text via HEAL-Link
Table of Contents:
  • Gametogenesis: Primordial germ cells; Mitosis and Meiosis; Maturation of the female gamete; Imprinting and epigenetic regulation; Fertilization; Oocyte activation
  • Early embryo development: Syngamy and spindle formation; Cleavage, compaction and blastulation; Cell commitment and Waddington model of epigenetic restriction.  Asymmetric imprinting; Establishment of the body axis
  • Stem cells and gametogenesis: Oocyte competence and potency; Oocyte as a source of uniparental pluripotent cells; Spindles of uniparental origin in mammals; Stem cells as a source of oocytes.

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